The War in Italy

Various

Published by Day & Son, London, 1860

About this Item

A rare copy of this exceptionally detailed work describing the 1859 War of Italy, illustrated with lithograph plates. The first edition of this work. An importantwork documenting the 1859 War of Italy. Illustrated with a lithographic title page, thirty-seven lithographplates, and two monochrome maps.Collated, bound without three plates, and page 71/72. Illustrated by Carlo Bossoli, a Swiss born Italian painter. He is best known now for his historical scenes from the Risorgimento. Descriptive narrative written by Nandor Eber. In the original publisher's cloth binding, rebacked with the original spine and boards restored. Externally, sound, with rubbing and marking to the boards. A little bumping to the extremities. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are lightly age-toned with the odd spot, mark, and small tidemark. Plates with some edge wear, resulting in some closed tears. Small tape repairs to the reverse of some plates, taping up closed tears. Good.

Seller Inventory # 711P37

Bibliographic Details

• Title: The War in Italy
• Publisher: Day & Son, London
• Publication Date: 1860
• Binding: Cloth
• Illustrator: Carlo Bossoli
• Edition: First edition.
• Condition: Good
• Book Type: book