SUE (Eugene). HISTORY OF THE FRENCH NAVY. Paris, F. Bonnaire, 1835-1838. 5 volumes in-8, half green calf, smooth spine with romantic gilt spine bands, spine gilt edges (contemporary binding). Original edition, except for the last volume which is of the second one. It is illustrated with numerous facsimiles of documents and 42 steel-engraved non-text plates: maps, portraits, ships, naval battles... A few freckles, nice romantic bindings.