Map of Algeria 1856. Carte Generale de l’Algerie published by the French Ministry of War under the direction of Colonel Blondel. On folding linen in 24 sections, size 116 by 70 cm. Uncoloured. With four scales including leagues and kilometres, approximating to about 40 km. to the inch. Heights are indicated by hachuring. Folds into a pocket size and has a decorative label to the front with the signature of what might have been the original owner dated August 1864. A very detailed map in VG condition.