NIEL (Adolphe, general). Siege of Sebastopol. Journal des opérations du génie published with the authorization of the Ministry of War. Paris, J. Dumaine, 1858. One volume of text in-8 and one atlas in-plano (80 x 50 cm), first edition, the atlas containing 15 plates including 6 double plates engraved by the Alexis Orgiazzi process. Bound in green half-chagrin, the text volume has a 4-ribbed spine. The atlas volume unbound, the plates mounted on tabs, preserved in a modern lace-up cloth folder. (light foxing on the text volume, heavier foxing on the Atlas, with wetness and wear in the margins). Expert : Monsieur Nicolas Asvisio