Shelfmark
Ie3.1
Author
Title
The seat of war in the East by William Simpson.
Publication, distribution, etc.
London : Published by Paul & Dominic Colnaghi & co; [printed by] Day & Son, 1855-1856.
Physical description
2v [81] plates ; Fo.
Note
Also issued in 8vo format, with additional introductory text, as 'The campaign in the Crimea'.
Note
Lithographed plates, illustrating the Crimean war, with descriptive text by George Brackenbury.
Note
Contents, vol.1: [4]p hand-coloured lithotint title, verso blank, lithographed dedication, list of plates on verso; 39 hand-coloured lithotint plates, 19 key plates. Vol. 2: [4]p. hand-coloured lithotint title, verso blank, list of plates, verso blank, 14p, 40 hand-coloured lithotint plates, 15 key plates.
Provenance
Given to Eton College by Nicholas Kessler in 2008.
Binding
19th century green half morocco; gilt-ruled; gilt-panelled raised bands, all edges gilt; inner cloth hinges; binder's stamp on front pastedown: J. Wright.
Copy-specific note
Previously I.Kes
Subject
Crimean War, 1853-1856 Pictorial works.
Subject
Russia.
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Added entry--place
England London.
Identifier
B18697