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Map Topographical map of the seat of war in Europe / by the American Photo-Lithographic Co. (Osborne's process) ; reproduced from original drawings compiled from the latest & most authentic sources by J. Schedler. Schedler's topographical map of the seat of war :

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Title

  • Topographical map of the seat of war in Europe / by the American Photo-Lithographic Co. (Osborne's process) ; reproduced from original drawings compiled from the latest & most authentic sources by J. Schedler.

Other Title

  • Schedler's topographical map of the seat of war :

Names

  • Schedler, J. (Joseph), cartographer.
  • Steiger, Ernst, 1832-1917, publisher.
  • Fillmore, Millard, 1800-1874.
  • American Photo-Lithographic Company, cartographer.

Created / Published

  • New York : Published by E. Steiger, 1870.

Headings

  • -  Franco-Prussian War, 1870-1871--France--Paris Region--Maps
  • -  Franco-Prussian War, 1870-1871--France--Metz Region--Maps
  • -  Franco-Prussian War, 1870-1871--France--Strasbourg Region--Maps
  • -  Fortification--France--Paris Metropolitan Area--Maps
  • -  City walls--France--Metz--Maps
  • -  City walls--France--Strasbourg--Maps
  • -  France--Paris Region
  • -  France--Metz Region
  • -  France--Strasbourg Region
  • -  France--Paris Metropolitan Area
  • -  France--Strasbourg
  • -  France--Metz

Genre

  • Topographic maps
  • Military maps

Notes

  • -  Shows the area of northeastern France where the Franco-Prussian War (1870-71) was in progress.
  • -  Does not show battle/troop positions or military features.
  • -  Covers the regions of Paris, Metz, Strasbourg, and the Rhine Valley.
  • -  Relief shown by shading.
  • -  Text on cover in English and German.
  • -  Title from bottom of sheet recto.
  • -  "Enterred [thus] according to act of Congress in the year 1870 by E. Steiger, in the office of the Librarian of Congress at Washington, D.C."
  • -  Signed in ink script on cover: Millard Fillmore, Sept. 9, 1870, No. 110. T. [and] Millard Fillmore, Sep't 9, 1870, .75.
  • -  LC copy imperfect: Use-worn, torn at fold lines, cover is taped to sheet verso.
  • -  Includes index to Strasbourg points-of-interest and city coat-of-arms.
  • -  City insets: Metz [with city wall] -- Paris [metro-area including ring of fortresses] -- Strasbourg [with city wall].
  • -  Texts, title panel, and publisher's advertisements on cover.
  • -  Available also through the Library of Congress Web site as a raster image.

Medium

  • 1 map : color ; 48 x 63 cm, folded in cover 19 x 12 cm.

Call Number/Physical Location

  • G5831.S56 1870 .S3

Repository

  • Library of Congress Geography and Map Division Washington, D.C. 20540-4650 USA dcu

Digital Id

Library of Congress Control Number

  • 2015591053

Online Format

  • image

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Chicago citation style:

Schedler, J. , Cartographer, Ernst Steiger, Millard Fillmore, and Cartographer American Photo-Lithographic Company. Topographical map of the seat of war in Europe / by the American Photo-Lithographic Co. Osborne's process ; reproduced from original drawings compiled from the latest & most authentic sources by J. Schedler. New York: Published by E. Steiger, 1870. Map. https://www.loc.gov/item/2015591053/.

APA citation style:

Schedler, J., Steiger, E., Fillmore, M. & American Photo-Lithographic Company, C. (1870) Topographical map of the seat of war in Europe / by the American Photo-Lithographic Co. Osborne's process ; reproduced from original drawings compiled from the latest & most authentic sources by J. Schedler. New York: Published by E. Steiger. [Map] Retrieved from the Library of Congress, https://www.loc.gov/item/2015591053/.

MLA citation style:

Schedler, J. , Cartographer, et al. Topographical map of the seat of war in Europe / by the American Photo-Lithographic Co. Osborne's process ; reproduced from original drawings compiled from the latest & most authentic sources by J. Schedler. New York: Published by E. Steiger, 1870. Map. Retrieved from the Library of Congress, <www.loc.gov/item/2015591053/>.