Simpson (William). The Seat of War in the East, first & second series bound as one, 1st edition, Paul & Dominic Colnaghi & Co., 1855, tinted lithographic title-page and 79 plates with tissue-guards, scattered spotting, all edges gilt, contemporary half morocco gilt, rubbed, large folio (56 x 37 cm) Abbey Travel 237: 'These plates are indeed an impressive piece of work, not only artistically and technically, but also as pictorial reporting. Simpson must in this way rank as an early war correspondent.' Lots 20-36, which mostly concern the Crimean War of 1853-56 and include direct reportage on the war, are being sold in aid of Ukrainian journalism in the current war in Ukraine, the funds donated to journalists located with the support of British-Ukrainian Aid (Charity Registered in England and Wales 1164472).
Simpson (William). The Seat of War in the East, first & second series bound as one, 1st edition, Paul & Dominic Colnaghi & Co., 1855, tinted lithographic title-page and 79 plates with tissue-guards, scattered spotting, all edges gilt, contemporary half morocco gilt, rubbed, large folio (56 x 37 cm) Abbey Travel 237: 'These plates are indeed an impressive piece of work, not only artistically and technically, but also as pictorial reporting. Simpson must in this way rank as an early war correspondent.' Lots 20-36, which mostly concern the Crimean War of 1853-56 and include direct reportage on the war, are being sold in aid of Ukrainian journalism in the current war in Ukraine, the funds donated to journalists located with the support of British-Ukrainian Aid (Charity Registered in England and Wales 1164472).
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