The Autobiography of WIlliam Simpson, R. I. (Crimean Simpson)

William Simpson; George Eyre-Todd

Published by T. Fisher Unwin, London, 1903

About this Item

A limited edition copy of William Simpson's insightful illustrated autobiography, one of only one hundred copies. A limited edition of one hundred copies, of which this is numbered twenty, published at the same time as the very scarce first trade edition.The autobiography of British war artist and war correspondent, William Simpson. His reputation was made for his work done during the Crimean War, later travelling to draw India, Abyssinia, and conflicts during the Franco-Prussian War and the Afghan War.Illustrated with a frontispiece, and twenty-three plates. Collated, complete.Edited by George Eyre-Todd.Bookplate of Roger Butterworth to the recto of the front endpaper.Bookplate of Percy Noble to the front paste down. Noble was a royal Navy officer who served in both World Wars. In the original publisher's quarter vellum binding with paper to the boards. Externally, smart, with light marks, as is usual to see with vellum. Spine label is age-toned and a little rubbed. Bookplate to the front paste down and to the recto of the front endpaper. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and generally clean with scattered spots. Very Good Indeed.

Seller Inventory # 954P6

Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Autobiography of WIlliam Simpson, R. I. (Crimean Simpson)
• Publisher: T. Fisher Unwin, London
• Publication Date: 1903
• Binding: Vellum
• Illustrator: Not Stated
• Edition: First edition.
• Condition: Very Good Indeed
• Book Type: book