1819 Napoleonic WARS 1ed Military
Navy Great Britain Illustrated Orme Color ART
Edward Orme’s “Military and Naval
Anecdotes”, published in 1819, was one of if not the most important book of
its kind from the entire 19th-century. This book is an impressive
collection of illustrated engravings most of which deal with the Napoleonic
Wars. This book offers views of battle scenes, ships and guns, gruesome
battlefields, and much more. Each of the engravings are in stunning color known
to often be extracted from this book and displayed individually. However, this
particular first edition 39 color plates; an impressive work!
Item number: #21993
Price: $1500
ORME, Edward
Historic, military, and naval anecdotes, of personal valour, bravery and
particular incidents which occurred to the armies of Great Britain
London: Edward Orme, 1819. First edition.
Details:
· Collation:
o [4], 94, [4]
o 39 color plates (of 40)
· Language:
English
· Binding: Leather;
tight and secure
· Size: ~13.5in X 11in (34.5cm x 28cm)
· Exceedingly rare, valuable,
and desirable
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