Original Antique Civil War Map SOUTH MOUNTAIN Virginia Washington DC MARYLAND

Description: Original Plate of "The Official Atlas to Accompany the Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies," Published the by the Resolution of the U.S. Congress of May 19. 1864, to serve as"The Official Historical Record of The Civil War, to be Accompanied by an Atlas of Battles, Troop Positions, Skirmishes, and Topography." The Atlas was never openly sold, and only distributed to Federal Depositories, Universities, Museums, and various Public Institutions. Of the only 10,000 Published, less than 1,000 Complete Atlases Remain. Fine Adornment of Civil War History. Impressive on any Home or Office Wall. 1: Map of 1863 Battlefield of South Mountain September 14, 1862 " Battle-Fields of South Mountain showing the positions of the FORCES of the UNITED STATES and of the ENEMY during the Battle fought by The Army of The Potomac under the Command of Major General George B. McClellan, September 14, 1862. Prepared in the Bureau of Topographical Engineers." 2: Map of Military Departments of Washington, Pennsylvania, Annapolis, & Northeastern Virginia July 1861 "Map of Portions of the Military Departments of Washington, Pennsylvania, Annapolis, & Northeastern Virginia; Completed in the Bureau of Topographical Engineers War Department, July 1861." 3: Operations near Vicksburg, Mississippi December 21, 1862 - January 2, 1863 "Map of Accompanying Lieutenant General Pemberton's Report of Operations near Vicksburg, December 21, 1862 - January 2, 1863. Surveyed and Drawn by H.A. Pattison.." Intricate Detail. Julius Bien Engraved. Original Plate XXVII (#27) of the 175 Plates of The Official Folio Historical Record of The Civil War The Official Atlas to Accompany the Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies, Ordered by Act of Congress in 1864; Entered into The Library of Congress; and Published by the U.S. Publishing Office, Containing all Battle Maps, Field Reports, Correspondence, Troop Positions, Skirmishes, Coastal Surveys, Naval Battles, and Topography during the Four Years of the War - The undertaking of Accumulating and Assembling The Atlas taking over 30 years to complete. Part 6. Plate XXVII. Original Plate XXVII (#27) of the 175 Published. Original 1892. 124-ys-old. Map is in Very Good/Good condition. No soils, marks, or writings Mild foxing. Moderate fraying along edges, small tear along left border. Some wrinkling along fold indentation. Single fold as issued. Not a Reproduction. Original Lithograph Engraved by Julius Bien for the "The Official Atlas to Accompany the Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies;" Commissioned by Resolution of Congress May 19, 1864, in accordance to serve as The Official Historical Record of the War. The Atlas was Never Publicly Sold, with only 10,000 Volumnes being Exclusively Distributed to Federal Depositories, Universities, Museums, & Various Public Institutions. The Atlas Entered the Public Domain when the Atlases were withdrawn from Libraries and Other Federal Depositories over the past Century. Only 10,000 Published, and Less than 1,000 Complete Atlases Remain. Impressive On Any Home or Office Wall Dimensions: 19" x 29.5" So Large It Makes Itself the Conversation of Any Room Map Shows Citizens' Homes & Farms, Churches, Railroads, Taverns, Cotton Mills, & Many Other Landmarks: A Few of the Homes, Farms, Depots, Forts, Mills, Churches, & Other Landmarks located on the Map: Church, Widow Norris home, J. Dutrow Farm, House of Widow Green, C. Comist, J. Neff, J. Stifer, Widow Koogle, Mentzer's Saw MIll, S. Rohere, School House, Meeting House, Dan Sigler, J. Smith, D\D. Castle, Brownsville, Rohressville, D. Petter, G. Riley, E. Young, Widow Sigler, E. Hyatt, Road to Middleton, Barn, Broad Run Willage, P. Williard, William Norris, William McBird, A. Williard, Mountain road, Lampert, Old Sharpsburg Road, J. Baker, J. Crone, Rev. Toby, Dr. J. Clagett, David Arnold, Rev. Butler, A. Douple, H. Gross, White Rocks, Blue Ridge Mountians, S. Smith, Littlestown, Monument Hill, Long Lake, Yazoo River, Mrs. Anthony's home, Road to Haynes Bluff, Talley Road, Blakely home, Mrs. Lake's Plantation, Hancock, Hagerstown, Williamsport, Harper's Ferry, Charlestown, Leesburg, Colesville, Cooksville, Baltimore, Washington D.C., Arlington, Georgetown, Falls Church, Frankville, Ellicott's Mills, Owing's Mills, Carter's, Westminster, Winchester, Middlwtown, Newtown, White Plains, Rockville, Frederick City, New London, Utica, Mercerville, and many others.) (If you are interested if any particular family names, homes, farms, or other landmarks are shown on the map , email me the name or landmark, and I will look to see if it on the map.) Great for Genealogy & Family History as Map Shows Towns & Landmarks during the War; Some of Which No Longer Exist Today. Fine Adornment of Civil War History. The Atlas to Accompany The Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies was Commissioned with Resolution of the U.S. Congress in 1864, by which Adjt. General E.D. Townsend was Appointed Directorship of the Collection and Preparation of the Atlas, which was ultimately Completed and Published in 35 Parts in Sets of Five Lithographic Plates by the U.S. Government Publishing Office between 1891-1895. The 175 Plate Volume dedicated to Preserving a Historical Record of the War, each Map portraying a wealth of Knowledge and Information on Division, Corps, and Troop Positions; Battle Lines, Topography, and Military Strategy. The Auction is for the Map itself. A Frame is Not Included. The Framed Map shown is a Personal Lithograph of the Atlas Featured to Show the Beauty of the Maps when Framed. Visit My eBay Store: Atticus Hutchinson Antiques Free Shipping Special. Maps are mailed the day after purchase & normally arrive within 2-3 days. All Credit & Debit Cards accepted through Paypal. Please email with any questions. Greetings from Historical Savannah, Georgia: Founded 1733. "Some, to beautify their halls, parlors, chambers, and libraries ... loveth, getteth, and useth maps, charts, and geographical globes." - John Dee, Advisor to Queen Elizabeth I. Powered by eBay Turbo Lister The free listing tool. List your items fast and easy and manage your active items.

Price: 195 USD

Location: Savannah, Georgia

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