1899 Lithograph Map Napoleonic Wars Battle Borodino Russia French Kolotza XEF9

This is an original 1899 color lithographed map of the Battle of Borodino that occurred on September 7, 1812 CE. The battle went down in history as the bloodiest day in the French invasion of Russia. The French army under Napoleon attacked the Russian Imperial Army led by Gen. Mikhail Kutuzov near the village of Borodino. The French forces numbered around 130,000 total to the Russian 120,000 men. The result was a French victory that forced the retreat of the Russian army. An estimated 35,000 French soldiers were killed and 45,000 Russian troops died.

CONDITION

This 112+ year old Item is rated Very Fine ++. Light aging throughout. Light creasing. Original mailing center crease. No surface rub. No tears. No water damage.

• Product Type: Original Lithographed Map; Color
• Grade: Very Fine ++
• Dimensions: Approximately 9.5 x 8.5 inches; 24 x 22 cm
• Authentication: Serial-Numbered Certificate of Authenticity w/ Full Provenance
• Protection: Packaged in a custom archival sleeve with an acid-free black board (great for display, gift-giving, and preservation)

Keywords specific to this image: Landscape, Patriotic War of 1812, Great Redoubt, Uspenskoi, Gorki, Semenovskoi, Fleches, Utitza, Shevardino, Ielnia, Old Road, Smolensk, Troops, Military, Grand Armee, Army

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