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Auction 206, Lot 622

Scarce Map Documenting Operations in the Philippine-American War 1900

"Map of Northern Luzon Showing a Portion of the Field of Operations of the 8th Army Corps", U.S. Corps of Engineers

Subject: Northern Luzon, Philippines

Period: 1900 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Printed Color

Size:
42.2 x 32.8 inches
107.2 x 83.3 cm
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This large and exceptionally detailed map is one of the most remarkable maps produced during the Philippine–American War. It presents the field of operations under Major General Elwell Otis from Lingayen and Casiguran Sound to the northern coast of Luzon. The map presents detail of the topography, rivers, and place names with a legend at right identifying finer details including churches, forts, trails, cable lines, thermal springs, caves, and much more. Outside of the title, the map is entirely in Spanish. Lithographed by Andrew Graham in Washington.

References: Phillips (Philippine Islands) #559.

Condition: B+

Issued folding with light toning along the fold lines and a few short splits at the fold junctions.

Estimate: $300 - $400

Sold for: $150

Closed on 11/12/2025

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