Crimean War. Sketches at Kalafat. c1854

by The Illustrated London News

Antique print of the Crimean War. After the alarm-gun, at Kalafat. The Fortifications at Kalafat.

Full page with two wood engravings for The Illustrated London News, published on April 22, 1854, with interesting descriptive text between the engraved scenes, and on the following (reverse) page.

The Illustrated London News was the first graphic newspaper. It was a popular publication, with illustrated news of events and discoveries from around the world. The engraved illustrations were avidly collected and coloured for further enjoyment.

Page size is 275 x 395mm (10.75 x 15.5 inches).