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Auction 104, Lot 247

"Map of the Battlefield of Gettysburg…", U.S. War Dept.

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Subject: Pennsylvania

Period: 1903 (dated)

Publication:

Color: Printed Color

Size:
33 x 46 inches
83.8 x 116.8 cm
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This large and detailed map was produced as part of the preparations for the 50th anniversary of the Civil War battle. Color-coded and filled with incredible detail of monuments, markers, railroads, stone walls, fence types, etc. The names of present and past landowners are also noted. Published under the direction of the Gettysburg National Park Commission and drawn by the S.A. Hammond.

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Condition: B

Good impression and color on thick paper. Toned along some folds, else remarkable condition for a map of this size.

Estimate: $200 - $250

Sold for: $120

Closed on 9/10/2003

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