1889 Gettysburg Cyclorama Souvenir Philippoteaux Foldout Map Boston Civil War

  

Cyclorama of the Battle of Gettysburg by Paul Philippoteaux. Kiley, Printer, 1886, in a later pictorial wrapper copyrighted 1889. Original souvenir program for Paul Philippoteaux's monumental Battle of Gettysburg Cyclorama, exhibited by the Boston Cyclorama Company on Tremont Street in Boston. The immersive 360-degree painting depicted Pickett's Charge and was designed to surround visitors standing on a central viewing platform.

The Boston Gettysburg Cyclorama opened in 1884. This version of Philippoteaux's panorama was later moved to Gettysburg and survives today as the restored Gettysburg Cyclorama at Gettysburg National Military Park. The souvenir includes a large folding illustrated key to the complete panorama, approximately 16 × 18 inches when opened, with numbered positions identifying troops, officers, landmarks, and actions shown in the painting.

Also included are a battlefield map, portrait and biography of Philippoteaux, accounts of the battle, Federal Army material, and period Boston advertising. Edition Details Title: Cyclorama of the Battle of Gettysburg by Paul Philippoteaux Corporate Author: Boston Cyclorama Company Artist: Paul Philippoteaux Printer: M. This copy retains the 1886 M. Kiley interior but has a distinctly different illustrated 10-cent wrapper copyrighted 1889, featuring a portrait medallion, flags, artillery, and mounted soldiers.

The wraps have an approximately 1 1/2-inch split at the bottom of the spine fold; the booklet remains intact and stable. Interior pages show typical age toning with scattered light spotting. The large folding cyclorama key retains its original folds and is complete. Please review photographs for condition. Photographs form part of the item description.