Simpson William: The Seat of War in the East; Colnaghi & Co., 1855-56; First [-Second] Series, two volumes bound in one; hand-coloured lithographed title page for 2nd Series and dedication page for 1st Series; seventy-eight hand-coloured lithographed plates, tissue guards (some with printed keys); descriptive text for both first and second series; contemporary maroon half morocco gilt with gilt edges; folio (57 x 37cm.) DISBOUND
£420
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Condition Grade: 1 - Excellent: A lot in excellent condition with no damage (this item could be used or new).2 - Good: A lot in good condition, possibly with slight wear commensurate with age or minor restoration.3 - Fair/Good: A lot in fairly good condition but possibly with some wear, damage or restoration.4 - Fair: A lot likely in need of some restoration or not in working order.5 - Poor: A lot with heavy wear or damage and not fit for purpose, in need of full restoration or to be broken for parts.0 - N/A: 5 - Poor: A lot with heavy wear or damage and not fit for purpose, in need of full restoration or to be broken for parts.Completely disbound with damage to some edges. Damp staining to earlier plates and lesser damp staining/foxing to later plates. Staining to most of later plates not seriously effecting the images One plate - The Monastery of St. George and Cape Fiolente - badly torn. Fore-edge of a number of plates with nibbling and creasing..
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