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SIMPSON, William. The Seat of the War in the East , London: Paul & Dominic Colnaghi, 1855-56, 2 volumes, 2° (558 x 377mm.), FIRST EDITION, second issue, tinted lithographed titles, 79 tinted lithographed plates after W. Simpson, 33 reduced facsimiles in outline only (of 36) with key to versos of tissue guards (lacking dedication to vol. I, two plates detached, another tipped-in, several plates with stamps to verso, others cropped at margins slightly affecting image in one case, some spotting), modern cloth, t.e.g. [Abbey Travel 237; Lipperheide 2121] With a duplicate copy of volume I (lacking one plate). The lot sold not subject to return. (3)