IRELAND, W. H. (1777-1835). The Napoleon Anecdotes: Illustrating the Mental Energies of the Late Emperor of France… London: C. S. Arnold, Simpkin, Marshall, C. Stocking, 1822-23. 12mos. Illustrated with 6 frontispieces. 6 volumes bound in 3. Bound in later 19th century full brown calf, boards triple-ruled in gilt, spines tooled in gilt in compartments, burgundy and green gilt morocco lettering labels on spines, gilt board edges and turn-ins, marbled endleaves (spines worn at edges, some wear to joints, boards). Very good. FIRST EDITIONS. The author of this history was also known as a forger of Shakespeare.