426 pp., col frontis, numerous photogravure plates and engravings in the text, 4to, recent quarter cloth, decorative paper boards, no title to spine; some light foxing to half-title and title, occasional spotting elsewhere. Vg. This copy No. 557/1000. Text French. Limited edition of 1000 copies on handmade paper. Marie Louise (1791-1847) was Duchess of Parma from 1814 until her death. She was Napoleon's second wife and became Empress until his abdication 1814. [4175]