Russia
[CRIMEAN WAR].
Guerra d'Oriente album illustrato.
Angelo Usigli, Florence, [ca.1860]. Large 4to, xii, 188pp., lithographed title, 48 lithograph plates printed in colours and finished by hand, heightened with gold and gum arabic, each with tissue guard, 2 lithograph maps; occasionally spotted. Original blindstamped decorated cloth, gilt lettered on upper cover; joints restored and hinges strengthened.
A GOOD COPY OF THE FIRST EDITION OF THIS ATTRACTIVE BOOK. Next to the Italian text describing the main events of the Crimean War, the finely coloured plates show 23 portraits as well as 25 battle scenes, views, etc.
Price: £ 3750
US Dollar Price: $ 7440
Stock Number: 51462