Simpson (William) The Seat of War in the East, First-Second Series, 2 vol. in one, 2 chromolithograph titles with vignettes, 79 plates heightened with gum Arabic, tissue guards, small tear to plate 17, some spotting, occasional staining, original half maroon morocco, spine ruled in gilt, a.e.g., hinges mostly cracked, spine head damaged with some loss, boards rubbed, [Abbey, Travel 237; not in Tooley or Blackmer], folio, Paul & Dominic Colnaghi, 1855. *** Although known as an artist, Simpson is also considered one of the first War Correspondents due to the accuracy of his drawings.