(Thematic Military Atlas- War College; 42 Maps): Atlas De Geographie Militaire Adopte Par M. Le Ministre De La Guerre Pour L'Ecole Speciale Militaire De Saint-Cyr
by Ministre de la Guerre (Ministry of War)
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- Hardcover
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Crozet, Virginia, United States
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About This Item
Paris: Jouvet et Cie (5, Rue Palatine), 1886. Elephant folio, with decoartive red cloth covers (front hinge stating, esp. lower end; a bit scuffed with minor soiling, gilt lettered with black design, binding generally tight). All 42 individually tipped-in maps present, each with original lithographed color and all in very good or better condition. Regions include France, Europe, and general world (including 2 sheet military map of the USA). Very detailed including geography, topography, railroads, roads, waterways. Intended for use at the military academy of Saint-Cyr, originally established by Napoleon in 1808 (the 'West Point' of France), then destroyed during WWII and reopening in 1966 at a new location. An uncommon atlas. A few maps applicable to specific military campaigns in Crimea (Krima) and China. . Decorative Cloth. Elephant Folio - over 15" - 23" tall.
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- Bookseller
- The Prime Meridian: Antique Maps & Books
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- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 2778
- Title
- (Thematic Military Atlas- War College; 42 Maps): Atlas De Geographie Militaire Adopte Par M. Le Ministre De La Guerre Pour L'Ecole Speciale Militaire De Saint-Cyr
- Author
- Ministre de la Guerre (Ministry of War)
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used
- Publisher
- Jouvet et Cie (5, Rue Palatine)
- Place of Publication
- Paris
- Date Published
- 1886
- Keywords
- Maps, Mapping, Military History, Crimean War, Europe, France, Atlas, Cartography, Geography , Saint Cyr, Military Academy , Fr
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The Prime Meridian: Antique Maps & Books
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About The Prime Meridian: Antique Maps & Books
The Prime Meridian: Antique Maps & Books is owned and operated by Joel & Deborah Kovarsky. We first opened in 1998, but have had a decades-old interest in old maps, books, and paper, stemming from a comparable long-standing interest in how knowledge is used. Our business is run via the internet. We do not run an open shop, however we do welcome visitors by appointment only. Before attempting a visit, please contact us. We are a specialty business, dealing in antiquarian maps and related books (atlases, history of cartography, selected reference books, etc.). Please feel free to contact us for specific inquiries.
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