CRIMEA SIMPSON (WILLIAM) The Seat of War in the East. First [-Second] Series, 2 vol., Colnaghi, 1...

CRIMEA SIMPSON (WILLIAM) The Seat of War in the East. First [-Second] Series, 2 vol., hand-coloured lithographed pictorial titles, lithographed dedication leaf, 79 tinted lithographed plates, ALL HAND-COLOURED , tissue guards (some with printed keys), occasional light spotting (heaviest on titles and dedication), contemporary half morocco gilt over cloth sides, g.e., some scuff-marks, cloth sides to one volume defective/lifting [Abbey Travel 237], folio (556 x 385mm.) , Colnaghi, 1855-1856 Footnotes: 'During the Crimean War Simpson became a pioneer war artist: dispatched by the printsellers Colnaghi & Son... he recorded the naval battles in the Baltic Sea and then went on to Balaklava in November 1854 to make accurate sketches on the spot. The drawings which he made during that terrible winter were submitted to Lord Raglan, sent home to England, and shown to Queen Victoria by the minister of war' ( ODNB ). Lithographed by Day & Son they remain one of the most significant visual records of the Crimean conflict. This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: • • Zero rated for VAT, no VAT will be added to the Hammer Price or the Buyer's Premium. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com