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SIMPSON, William. The Seat of the War in the East. London: Paul & Dominic Colnaghi, 1855-56.
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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)
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)