Beautiful antique map.

It's such a VERY FINE PIECE!!

You'll be much taken with the marbled exterior cover.

It will catch your eye and you will be drawn to see what this item is.

It has an intriguing pasted paper label that will make you want to open it up to reveal what is inside.

In your hands, you will notice the heft and gravitas it has.

It is a sturdy map. 

One that is made of a light linen paper cloth.

When you open it, it will astound you that it is actually cut into panels and hand-pasted onto each panel.

This leaves a lovely seam allowance that makes for perfect folding.

And no wear on the graphic!

Upon further study, you see that this is a map of an historical event.

And one that you may never have heard of!

VIONVILLE - MARS LA TOUR Battle Map, Franco German War.

via German Official Account.

"Battle of Vion, the position of contending forces, 4:00 - 5:00 pm, August 17, 1870."

Printed for His Majesty's Stationery Office, by Weller and Graham, Ltd., 1905.

Map is in gorgeous condition.  

Light wear on seams only.

Unfolded, map measures"  25.5" x 26."

It's a real "keeper."  

One that makes you *feel* history.

Right in your hands.

A fine item to enjoy--whether it is for display, for careful keeping.

Or as a gift to a special historian in your life.

Enjoy!

Note:  I am always happy to combine shipping when you purchase more item from the shop.  

I will refund any overage in shipping for multiple purchases and only will charge what it costs me to ship it to you!