BOSSOLI, Carlo (1815-1884) - The Beautiful Scenery and Chief Places of Interest throughout the Crimea. London: Day and Son, 1856. A splendid collection of views in this deluxe edition in which all the plates have been retouched by hand. Elephant folio (555 x 370mm). 52 lithographic plates finished by hand, mounted and numbered 1-52 of which n. 50 is used as frontispiece (occasional spotting, title and a few other plates detached, rust marks on title and second leaf). Editorial green half morocco, gilt title on front cover and spine, gilt edges (extremities rubbed). The other copies on the market usually have 51 plates on 29 sheets. Provenance: Dr. Ada Peyrot (bookseller's ticket).

Estimate € 1,500 - 2,500

Sold € 6,500