SIMPSON, William. The Seat of the War in the East. London: Paul & Dominic Colnaghi, 1855-56.
2 volumes, 2o. Tinted lithographed titles, 79 tinted lithographed plates after Simpson by Day and Son. Contemporary red half morocco, title lettered gilt on upper covers (rubbed and worn).
FIRST EDITION: "These plates are indeed an impressive piece of work, not only artistically and technically, but also as pictorial reporting" (Abbey Travel 237). (2)
SIMPSON, William. The Seat of the War in the East. London: Paul & Dominic Colnaghi, 1855-56.
2 volumes, 2o. Tinted lithographed titles, 79 tinted lithographed plates after Simpson by Day and Son. Contemporary red half morocco, title lettered gilt on upper covers (rubbed and worn).
FIRST EDITION: "These plates are indeed an impressive piece of work, not only artistically and technically, but also as pictorial reporting" (Abbey Travel 237). (2)
