NODIER (Charles). Journal de l'expédition de la porte de fer. Paris, Imprimerie royale, 1844. In-8, first edition of this work written by Charles Nodier after notes by the Duc d'Orléans, illustrated in the first edition with 40 hors-texte engravings printed on Chine and mounted on heavy vellum, a folding map and numerous in-text vignettes by Dauzats, Decamps and Raffet, engraved by Montigneul, Lavoignat, Hébert, Lavieille, Pisan, etc.. Bound in richly decorated full contemporary garnet morocco, smooth ornate spine, all edges gilt. Nominative copy addressed to Lieutenant General Vicomte Dode de La Brunerie, enriched with an autograph letter signed by Colonel Baron Chabaud de la Tour addressing the copy to him on behalf of Madame la Duchesse d'Orléans. (slight brown spots). Expert : M. Nicolas ASVISIO