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Auction #115 begins on 30 May 2024

Bowyer, Robert

The Campaign of Waterloo

Published: T. Bensley & Son, for Robert Bowyer, London, 1816

Edition: First edition

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Full title \"The Campaign of Waterloo, illustrated with engravings of Les Quatre Bras, La Belle Alliance, Hougoumont, La Haye Sainte, and other principal scenes of action; including a correct military plan, together with a grand view of the battle on a a large scale. To which is prefixed a history of the Campaign, compiled from official documents and other authentic sources.\" A large folio book of text & pictures of the Battle of Waterloo. Pp. (i),34,10,(4, appendix). Magnificent, large, double page hand-coloured aquatint of the battle, one full-page hand-coloured aquatint of the town of Waterloo, two full-page hand-coloured aquatints, each containing two engravings, two full-page engravings of portraits of leaders on both sides, two woodcuts, full-page map of the battle. ABBEY \"LIFE\" #354. Rebound cloth, almost untrimmed, with large margins, some margin tears (a few showing signs of old tape repair), double plate splitting along fold, some time stains on engravings, foxing. The most complete copy on offer at present on the internet
  • Binding Condition: Good
  • Overall Condition: Good
  • Size: Folio
  • Sold By: ABC Bookshop
  • Contact Person: Dennis Slotow
  • Country: South Africa
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Telephone: +27 833217872
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  • Trade Associations: AA Approved


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