Russia
[CRIMEAN WAR] - NOLAN, Edward H.
The History of the War against Russia Illustrated.
Virtue, London, [ca.1857]. 2 volumes 4to (25 x 18 cm). viii, 812; viii, 772 pp., 2 additional engraved titles, 72 engraved plates and maps some folding. Contemporary dark blue polished calf by Corns in Birmingham, covers with borders in gilt and blind, spines gilt in six compartments, tan morocco lettering piece to second, red morocco numbering piece to fourth, marbled endpapers and edges; slightly rubbed at extremities. Provenance: Charles Arthur Wynne Finch, 1878 (his booklabel to upper pastedowns).
Fine, very attractive set of this comprehensive history of the Crimean War, richly illustrated with engraved maps, portraits, views and scenes.
Price: £ 580
US Dollar Price: $ 850
Stock Number: 71277