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Auction 114, Lot 270

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

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 S. A. Hammond.

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Condition: B

Issued folding, now backed with archival tissue. Good impression and strong color on thick paper. Some fold toning, else very good.

Estimate: $150 - $200

Sold for: $110

Closed on 3/1/2006

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