Antique Military Map The Battle of Laon 1814

from the Atlas to Alison's History of Europe By Sir Archibald Alison 

& Alexander Keith Johnson, F.R.S.E F.R.G.S. F.G.S.

Published by William Blackwood & Sons, Edinburgh and London c1875. 

Original map produced with mechanical outline colour.

Addition later fine wash hand colour embellishments make this a unique edition of the map.

Condition: Overall excellent example, some age tone to plate. Engraved map area: 6" x 8" (155mm x 205mm) 

Approx sheet size including boarders:10 inches by 8 inches (25cm x 20cm).

The Battle of Laon was the victory of Blücher's Prussian army over Napoleon's French army near Laon. During the Battle of Craonne on 7 March, Blücher's army was forced to retreat into Laon after a failed attempt to halt Napoleon's east flank.

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