Live veiling - Lot 608
[Belgium - Waterloo]
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 large scale. To which is prefixed a history of the campaign, compiled from official documents and other authentic sources.
London, T. Bensley & Son, 1816
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Folio: [2]-34 pp.; 7 pl. on 5 lvs (2 b/w pl. with portraits and some text lvs missing).
Later paper wrapper (covers missing).
Rare expensive large format publication published to entice wealthy buyers with an interest in the Waterloo Campaign. Incomplete copy but with the battle plan and 4 fine hand-coloured aquatints, incl. a view of the village of Waterloo and the folded "View from Mont St. Jean of the Battle of Waterloo", which is an eye-catching print of the moment when the Duke of Wellington orders the British final attack.
Lot 608
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 large scale. To which is prefixed a history of the campaign, compiled from official documents and other authentic sources.
BOWYER, Robert