THE CAMP AT DRESDEN, 1812-13

THE CAMP AT DRESDEN, 1812-13
Le camp de Dresde, 1812-1813
Edition inédite du manuscrit de A. Sauerweid

The previously unpublished manuscript of A. Sauerweid

Eyewitness French uniform illustrations by Alexander Sauerweid before Napoleon’s last victory in Germany in the summer of 1813.

In 1813 Alexander Sauerweid (1783-1844) created dozens of uniform plates based upon the soldiers in the French Army and its allies encamped around the city of Dresden before Napoleon’s victory there on August 26-27. These plates have been known to collectors, but until now they were not published as a single collection.

Editions Epopees published this 2-book set in French in December 2021, and a very limited number of English editions were made available in 2022.

- Only 175 sets in English
- 2-volume boxed set
- 244 total pages
- Large page format 9.4 inches by 12.5 inches (24 cm x 32 cm)
- Volume 1 – 450+ illustrations; Volume 2 – Analysis of the plates, manuscript context & history.
- Based upon the extensive uniform plate collection of artist Edouard Detaille (1848-1912)
- Plate analysis by researcher and author Vincent Bourgeot
- Foreword by Jean Tulard, member of the Institut de France
- Commentary by uniform experts and authors Alfred Umhey and Yves Martin

This set normally retails for $250 in the USA and £185 in the UK (as of May 2022).

I have a very limited number available for: 

£99 +postage (SOLD OUT).

To order, email limeyyankgames@gmail.com