The Innocent Empress: An Intimate Study of Eugenie by Erna Barschak, 1943 First Edition

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DESCRIPTIONThis is a 1943 first-edition hardcover copy of "The Innocent Empress: An Intimate Study of Eugenie" by Erna Barschak, a biography of Empress Eugenie of France. The book has an orange-tan cloth cover with dark fleur-de-lis and title lettering stamped on the front and spine, and includes a printed wartime economy notice titled "Producing Books in Wartime" reflecting World War II-era publishing standards.WORTH NOTINGThis is a pre-owned vintage book, so please review all photos closely. The cloth cover retains its color well with the title lettering still clearly legible.MEASUREMENTSApproximate, estimated from photos: book measures roughly 8" tall x 5.5" wide x 1.5" thick.CONDITIONPre-owned vintage. The cloth cover shows light general wear, soiling, and edge wear consistent with its 1943 printing, with no dust jacket present. Please review all photos for full visual condition, including the wartime production notice inside.STYLE NOTESA World War II-era first edition like this is a wonderful find for collectors of vintage biographies, royal history, or wartime publishing ephemera.FROM THE HOUSEI love uncovering pieces of history like this 1943 first edition — the little "Producing Books in Wartime" notice inside is such a charming time capsule. ~ Genevieve