A Geographical plan of the Saint Helena Island, Napoleon Bonaparte residence in exile, a map by Leut. R.P. Read, 1817

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.

Napoleon 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 "giclée" reproduction of a painstakingly restored antique original, custom-printed on Standard Single-weight Matt Coated art paper 140gsm or  Heavyweight Matt Coated art paper 230gsm (more of a thin card density), or superb Epson Matt Canvas 320gsm, according to your choice. We use the latest UltraChromeHDX pigment inks which guarantee 60 years of colour  permanence (up to 200 years fade-proof for colour prints).  This poster is suitable for mounting and framing, as well as direct display on a wall.