Description: An iconic map of Saint Helena Island, the place of Napoleon Bonaparte exile, by Leutenant R.P. Read, published in 1817. "This Geographical Plan of the Island & Forts of Saint Helena is Dedicated by permission to Field Marshal His Royal Highness The Duke of Kent and Strathearn, by Leutenant R.P. Read. London, Published for the Proprietor. June 4th 1817 by J & M Rippin, N21 Theobald's Road."This is a superb giclee reproduction of a painstakingly restored Georgian pictorial map of St. Helena Island, place of Napoleon Bonaparte's exile, showing his residence and facsimile signatures.Printed area (image as on the main picture) measures:Extra Large poster 23.75x29.6 inch / 60.3x75.1 cm (approx. same sheet size) - this size is near originalNapoleon Bonaparte (15 August 1769 – 5 May 1821) was a French emperor and military commander during the French Revolution. He was the leader of the French Republic as First Consul from 1799 to 1804, and then an Emperor of the French Empire from 1804 to 1814, and briefly again in 1815. Saint Helena Island is considered one of the most remote island in the world. It was selected by British government as the place of Napoleon Bonaparte's exile in 1815, after the Battle of Waterloo, Napoleon's second abdication on 22nd June 1815 and his final surrender to Captain Frederick Maitland on HMS Bellerophon on 15th July 1815. He was taken to St. Helena Island in October 1815 and stayed initially at the Briars pavilion on the grounds of the Balcombe family's home, until his permament residence at Longwood House was completed in December 1815. He died there on 5th of May 1821. Napoleon is considered one of the greatest military commanders in history, and his campaigns are still studied at military schools worldwide. This poster is a high quality "giclee" reproduction of a painstakingly restored antique original, custom-printed on Standard Single-weight Matt Coated art paper 140gsm ( flexible option, easier to tack directly to a wall but could also be framed). We use the latest UltraChromeHDX pigment inks which guarantee 60 years of colour permanence (up to 200 years fade-proof for colour prints). If you are going to frame this print we recommend you to check our other listing for same print on Heavyweight Matt Coated art paper 230gsm (more of a thin card density) or superb Epson Matt Canvas 320gsm. All our giclee prints are of the same high quality.POSTER PRINT QUALITYPlease note that our reproduction posters are made to order and every print is checked before posting. The images we use in most cases are scans of antique originals, professionally restored in order to remove the most evident stains, folds, tears and other damage. We strive to balance the restoration and saving the overall integrity and antique appearance of the original. Our restored images are unique and these prints can be purchased only from VictorianMaps.There will be no watermark on your image but there might be a white border depending on aspect ratio of the original. Please note that when a large antique original is reduced to a smaller size print some text may not be readable. Please check our measurements: every poster has its own aspect ratio same as original and printed exactly as pictured.SAFE SHIPPINGPrints up to A4 are placed in transparent sleeve and posted in cardboard-backed envelope, unless posted together with a larger poster. All posters larger then A4 are rolled in transparent plastic and acid-free tissue paper and placed in heavy-duty postal tube for dispatch / delivery. We do not ship posters folded.It will be shipped by Royal Mail or other service with tracking and/or delivery confirmation. The P&P includes postage and packaging, and the excess (i.e. for A4 prints) will always be refunded. International buyers: please check the postage costs and allow extra time for overseas delivery; please be aware that the purchase price doesn't include any possible custom charges.COMBINED SHIPPINGShipping for multiple purchases will be combined wherever possible. In multiple item purchase, each additional item postage is charged at £1.00. If you intend to purchase two or more items: please first put all our items in Ebay basket / cart, and you will then see a total with combined postage before checkout. For smaller prints sent in an envelope or in a shorter postal tube, postage may end up cheaper and excess will always be refunded.REFUND GUARANTEEWe would like you to be satisfied with your purchase. If by any reason you are not happy with it, simply return it within 14 days for a full refund.A good feedback is always appreciated and indicates you have received the item safely. Thank you!
Price: 23.7 GBP
Location: Haslemere
End Time: 2025-01-17T12:51:57.000Z
Shipping Cost: 28.02 GBP
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Return postage will be paid by: Buyer
Returns Accepted: Returns Accepted
After receiving the item, your buyer should cancel the purchase within: 30 days
occasion: gift, present, souvenir, birthday, Christmas, decoration
Print surface: Art paper
Printing Technique: Giclee
Cartographer/Publisher: Leutenant R. P. Read, J. & M. Rippin
City: Saint Helena Island
County: Saint Helena, St Helena, St Helena Island, Saint Helena Island & forts map, St Helena Napoleon exile residence, Jamestown, James Fort & Town
Subject: Geographical map Island & Forts of Saint Helena
Date Range: 1800-1899
Map type: Hand-coloured engraved Georgian map
Additional details: Dedicated to Field Marshal Duke of Kent and Strathearn
Listed by: Listed by Self-Representing Artist
Type: Thematic Map
Format: Wall Map / Poster
Year: 1817
Era: 1800s
State: England
Original/Reproduction: Reproduction
Theme: Saint Helena Island place of Napoleon Bonaparte exile
Country/Region: Great Britain, England, United Kingdom
Exact subject: The Island of Saint Helena Napoleon exile residence signature
