Tribute book. "Fragmens historiques 1688 et 1830" by Prince Napoléon Louis Bonaparte. Administration de librairie 1841. In-8 book complete with 134 pages, one hors-text engraving of Ham castle north-west entrance. Bound in green leather, decorated with a semi of figures "LN" and bees, gilt edges. Annotation in pen: "Ham, 4 June 1841, a tribute from the author to Madame de Montholon, Countess of Lee, who embellished our prison by sharing our suffering. Napoleon Louis Bonaparte". A.B.E. some minor foxing and wear. Provenance : - Charles Tristan, Marquis de Montholon (1783-1853) - Charles-Jean Tristan, Marquis de Montholon (1843-1899) - Pauline Fé d'Ostiani, his wife, then direct descendants Biography : Madame de MONTHOLON, born Caroline-Jane O'Hara, British nurse, titled Countess of Lee. Second wife of Charles-Tristan de Montholon, Comte de Montholon, Comte de Lee (1783-1853). Historical background: Fort de Ham: a fortified castle located in the Somme department, the fortress was transformed into a state prison in the 18th and 19th centuries. During the "Thermidorian" repression, a dozen Montagnards, including Chasles, were imprisoned here (1795). It was home to some famous prisoners, including Prince Louis-Napoléon Bonaparte (the future Napoléon III), who spent six years there (1840-1846), eventually escaping on 25 May disguised as a bricklayer under the identity of Badinguet.