Italy Kingdom Piedmont c. 1850 War of Italian Independence Mantua Milan Piacenza

Carte Militaire Topographique et Strategique du Piemont par J.B.S. Raymond Capitaine au corps Royal des Ingenieurs- Geographes militaires.

(Europe, Italian Peninsula, Kingdom of Piedmont, Lombardy, Milan, Mantua, Piacenza, First War of Italian Independence, Austria-Hungary).

Issued c. 1850, Paris, Impr. by Villain. Map by J.B.S Raymond.

Mid-19th century folio sheet battle map focusing in on the key region during Italy's first war of Independence. This war resulted in Garibaldi's first defeat.

Scarce detailed French military topographical map with original hand color.

Remains a nice looking example with a pleasing age patina, light minor surface dustiness or spot soiling. Any age flaws mostly minor and easy to overlook or forgive.

Sheet Measures c. 23 1/4" H x 31" W.

Engraved Area Measures c. 17 1/4" H x 23" W.

[R25464].