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Auction 145, Lot 288

"[Lot of 4] Gettysburg and Vicinity, Showing the Lines of Battle, July, 1863... [and] The Battlefield of Gettysburg July 1st 2nd and 3rd 1863 [and] Gettysburg, July 2, 1863. - Second Day... [and] Battle of Gettysburg, July 3, 1863. - Third Day...",

Subject: Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, Civil War

Period: 1891-1912 (circa)

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Color: Printed Color

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These four maps highlight troop positions and movement during the three day campaign of the Battle of Gettysburg including:

A. Gettysburg and Vicinity, Showing the Lines of Battle, July, 1863, and the Land Purchased and Dedicated to the Public by General S. Wylie Crawford and the Gettysburg Battlefield Memorial Association, by American Bank Note Co, circa 1891 (12.8 x 16.0"). Includes a manuscript note at bottom, "this map was taken from B&O Guide to the City of Washington, DC DAR Excursion 1892." Condition: There are a few short splits at fold intersections and light toning. (B+)

B. The Battlefield of Gettysburg July 1st 2nd and 3rd 1863, by Tipton & Blocher, dated 1912 (11.0 x 16.0"). Condition: Light toning and offsetting with one tiny split at the fold intersection. (B+)

C. Gettysburg, July 2, 1863. - Second Day. Position of Troops at the Commencement of the Battle. Attack of Hood's Division on Ward's Brigade, at 4 P.M., by Julius Bien & Co, circa 1900 (14.0 x 14.8"). Condition: (A)

D. Battle of Gettysburg, July 3, 1863. - Third Day. General Position of Troops, by Julius Bien & Co, circa 1900 (14.0 x 14.8"). Condition: (A)

References: Stephenson #342 & #350.

Condition:

Issued folding. See description above.

Estimate: $120 - $150

Sold for: $95

Closed on 6/12/2013

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