161. BLAYNEY (Andrew Thomas). Relation d'un voyage forcé en - Lot 161

161. BLAYNEY (Andrew Thomas). Relation d'un voyage forcé en Espagne et en France dans les années 1810 à 1814. Paris, Arthus Bertrand, 1815. 2 vols. in-8, xii, 399 p. ; 396 p., [1] f. (errata), marbled fawn basane with ornate smooth spine. First edition of the French translation of this autobiographical account by Andrew Thomas Blainey (1770-1834) of his experiences as a high-ranking prisoner of war during the Napoleonic Wars. Captured in 1810 in Cadiz, Blainey describes his journey through Spain and France until his release, offering details of captivity conditions and military events of the time. Blainey shares his impressions of French and Spanish culture, often tinged with subtle humor. Binding worn with leather chips, spine unstained, accessory removed from rear cover of first volume and present in second volume, relay paper pasted over title page edition notes, other more minor defects, overall fair condition. (Fouché-Delbosc, 247b).