Napoleon: The Last Phase by Lord Rosebery, London 1900, First Edition in Leather Binding

This item is an original first edition of the historical work Napoleon: The Last Phase, authored by the British statesman and historian Lord Rosebery and published in London in 1900 by Arthur L.

Humphreys. The volume serves as a significant scholarly study of the final days, exile, and death of Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte on the island of Saint Helena, analyzing political, cultural, and human dimensions through diaries and primary testimonies. The book is presented in a luxurious period binding of deep dark-brown leather, featuring blind-tooled border decorations on the covers and a spine structured with raised bands and gilt-stamped lettering.

Internally, the volume contains 261 pages, including a title page printed in black and red, a table of contents, and a comprehensive index. The text is complete and remains legible, though it exhibits characteristic age-related patina, including light foxing on early leaves and the title page. The binding reflects its age with minor shelf wear on the leather edges, while the spine remains firm and intact.