{"product_id":"les-cuirassiers-commandant-eugene-louis-bucquoy-1978-edition","title":"Les Cuirassiers, Commandant Eugène-Louis Bucquoy — 1978 Edition","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublication:\u003c\/b\u003e Paris, Jacques Grancher, éditeur, 1978\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormatting:\u003c\/b\u003e 4to, pp. 198.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Report:\u003c\/b\u003e Very Good. The publisher's original dark green skivertex boards remain sharp and well-preserved, with the gilt lettering and Imperial eagle vignette to the spine and front panel retaining their brightness without oxidation. The binding is remarkably square and tight, exhibiting only trace shelf-wear to the extremities and spine ends. Internally, the text block is exceptionally clean, tightly bound, and completely free from foxing, toning, or loose leaves. The volume is offered without its original illustrated dust jacket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCatalogue Note:\u003c\/b\u003e Issued as Volume 3 in the celebrated 'Les Uniformes du Premier Empire' series, this 1978 edition represents a splendidly expanded and reedited version of Bucquoy’s original 1934 publication. Prepared for publication by Lieutenant-Colonel L.-Y. Bucquoy and Guy Devautour, the volume is bound in the publisher's original textured skivertex.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile individual volumes from this comprehensive uniformological series occasionally surface on the continental European market, they remain relatively uncommon in the United Kingdom, particularly in such a clean, tightly bound state without heavy handling wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn authoritative and visually magnificent reference work dedicated to the heavy cavalry of Napoleon’s army. Commandant Bucquoy’s meticulously researched study provides a comprehensive visual and historical record of the French Cuirassiers between 1800 and 1815. Richly illustrated with hundreds of colour plates and archival engravings, it details the precise evolution of their uniforms, weaponry, and equipment. A vital and enduring resource for military historians, miniature painters, and Napoleonic enthusiasts alike.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Broadhursts Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54890447602003,"sku":"5420","price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/1469\/6787\/files\/20260907_104801.jpg?v=1788868651","url":"https:\/\/broadhurstsbooks.com\/products\/les-cuirassiers-commandant-eugene-louis-bucquoy-1978-edition","provider":"Broadhursts Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}