Wood's Edition. Napoleon's Book of Fate. [with two woodcuts, including one on cover of David's 'Napoleon crossing the Alps']
J. T. Wood [Joseph Thomas Wood (d.1874)] [Napoleon Bonaparte; fortune-telling; astrology; oraculum; chap book]
Published by Undated between and 1874. London: Published by J. T. Wood 278 Strand, 1858
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12mo: 8 pp, unpaginated. Stitched. In original green printed wraps. Text and illustrations clear and complete, on browned high-acidity paper with damp staining at head. Wraps foxed and with slight chipping to extremities. The cover features a striking crude woodcut (12 x 9 cm) of David's 'Napoleon crossing the Alps'. The first page features another woodcut (9 x 7 cm) of a martial figure on horseback, with sword drawn. Promises to be the means 'By which any Lady or Gentleman may know their future Wife or Husband; whether they will have Boys or Girls, and how many; whether the Marriage will be prosperous; whether they will obtain their Wishes; whether they will have to reside in Foreign Countries; whether their Friends will be true; what their Dreams signify; and many other Questions relative to the Affairs of Life.' The second page features a diagram and 'Directions to work the oraculum.' This edition scarce: apparently no copy on COPAC. According to BBTI Wood, who commenced business in 1842, traded from 278 Strand between 1858 and 1874. Seller Inventory # 7848
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Title: Wood's Edition. Napoleon's Book of Fate. [...
Publisher: Undated between and 1874. London: Published by J. T. Wood 278 Strand
Publication Date: 1858
Binding: Soft cover
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