"Sketch of Bunker Hill Battle by S. Swett", Annin & Smith

This uncommon plan of the battle of Bunker Hill by Samuel Swett was engraved by Annin & Smith and published by Monroe & Francis. It is based on Thomas Hyde Page's plan of the Battle of Bunker Hill. Although the battle resulted in a British victory and loss of control of Boston, the campaign was considered one of the first steps towards American Independence. Page served as aide-de-campe to General Howe during the action. His plan was first published by Faden and later in Charles Stedman's history of the American Revolution. The map shows cannon fire, lines of attack, British landing places, and British ships in the Charles River. Charlestown is noted as burned down.

References: Phillips (Maps) p. 181.

Condition: B

Issued folding on watermarked paper and now flattened and backed with tissue to reinforce and repair several long fold separations and a 1.5" binding tear at right. Light offsetting and a narrow lower right margin due to binding trim, as issued.