The Battle of Culm , Antique Battle Map from Alison's History of Europe Atlas 1789 -1815

Alex. Keith Johnston, Under the Direction of Sir Archbald Alison

Published by William Blackwood & Sons, Edin. & London, 1875

About this Item

This map shows The Battle of Culm 29th August 1813. Depicted are the positions of the French and Allies; their cavalry, infantry and artillery; coloured blue and mauve, according to nationality. The hand colouring is original , that is to say it dates to the publication of the atlas in 1875. Half the map shows the battle and the area around Culm, the other half of the map shows Saxony, part of Prussia with Lutzen, Lepzig, Dresden , Culm etc. marked. The sheet measures 11 X 8.75 inches, the actual map from its borders measures approx. 6 X 8 inches. The map is by W. & A.K. Johnston, Edin. and the scale of the battle map is about 1.25inches to the mile.The map is in very good condition, and is mostly quite clean with the just the odd spot here or there.

Seller Inventory # 004178

Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Battle of Culm , Antique Battle Map from Alison's History of Europe Atlas 1789 -1815
• Publisher: William Blackwood & Sons, Edin. & London
• Publication Date: 1875