TERNISIEN D'HAUDRICOURT (F.). Fastes de la Nation Française. Work presented to the king and honored by the flattering reception of His Majesty as well as by the subscription of Emperors, Kings, Princes, Ministers and principal characters of Europe. Paris : Decrouan, [1825]. - 3 volumes large in-4, half morocco with long grain, gilt roulette on the boards, smooth spine decorated, gilt edges (period binding). Second enlarged edition of this work first published between 1804 and 1813. Having to do with the wars that followed the Revolution of 1789 and the campaigns of Napoleon, its ambition was to "perpetuate the memory of the high military deeds, the traits of civic virtues, as well as the exploits of the members of the Legion of Honor". Printed on vellum paper, it includes three engraved titles, three identical frontispieces, and 214 copperplate engravings of which 208 include a vignette after Martinet, Le Grand, Crépin, Lafitte, Swebach, etc., Six of these plates include only engraved text, giving the German translation of the notices on Frederick king of Wurtemberg, Maria Theresa queen of Hungary and Bohemia (2 plates), Maximilian Joseph king of Bavaria, G. F. A. de Polenz, and the archduke Charles Louis of Austria. The original edition did not include frames. A very fine copy in contemporary binding, complete with the printed text leaves including the "Letters from sovereigns, princes, ministers, and other illustrious persons of Europe, addressed to M. Ternisien d'Haudricourt", as well as the tables of contents. Some scratches and rubbing from use to the bindings, corners slightly dulled. Ink stain on the first cover of volume 3. Scattered foxing.