Catalog Archive
Auction 99, Lot 214

"Map Showing the System of Rebel Fortifications on the Mississippi River at Island No. 10 and New Madrid , Also the Operations of the U. S. Forces under General John Pope Against These Positions", U.S. War Dept.

Subject: Mississippi

Period: 1866 (published)

Publication: Report of Maj. Gen. Pope to the Committee on the Conduct of the War

Color: Black & White

Size:
17.2 x 20 inches
43.7 x 50.8 cm
Download High Resolution Image
(or just click on image to launch the Zoom viewer)

A key map for the Civil War collector who is interested in following the operations involved in the capture of New Madrid and Island No. 10 in the early months of 1862. The detailed map shows the troop locations, roads, houses, batteries and gunboats in the Mississippi. Very fancy titling.

References: Stephenson (CW) #299-8.

Condition: B

Good impression on sound paper. Toned along fold, else very good. Backed with Japanese tissue

Estimate: $150 - $200

Sold for: $110

Closed on 6/12/2002

Archived