Original Antique Civil War Map ATLANTA CAMPAIGN Rome Marietta Jonesboro GEORGIA

Description: Original Plate of The Atlas to Accompany the Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies, Commissioned by Resolution of the U.S. Congress of May 19, 1864 to Serve as the Official Historical Record of The Civil War, Illustrating in Intricate Detail the Battle Lines, Campaigns, Field Reports, Correspondence, Troop Positions, Coastal Surveys, Skirmishes, Naval Blockades, Military Strategy, and Topography During the War. The Atlas was Never Openly Sold and Distributed Exclusively to Federal Depositories, Universities, Museums, and Public Institutions. Of the 10,000 Published, Less than 1,000 Complete Atlases Remain. Fine Adornment of Civil War History. Impressive on Any Home or Office Wall. Imaginative & Creative Gift. Map of Sherman's 1864 Atlanta Campaign The Third Epoch "Map of Charleston and Its Defenses, Compiled from Surveys of Portions of St. Andrew's and Christ Church Parishes by Lieut. John Johnson, Including the Harbor, James Island, Folly Island, Morris Island, Sullivan's Point, and Long Island from the United States Coast Survey, Under the Direction of Major William H. Echols, by William A. Walker. Drawn by John R. Key, Charleston, South Carolina, November 28, 1863." Inset Maps: (1) "Map of New Berne, North Carolina and Defenses, From Cleveland Rockwell U.S. Coast Survey Chart of New Berne and Approaches. With Additions Under the Direction of Lieut. William R. King, by Solon M. Allis." (2) "Diagrams Illustrating the 1st and 7th Positions Occupied by the Fourth Division, 17th, Army Corps, During the Battle of Atlanta." Exceptional Intricate Detail. Original Plate LIX (#59) of the 175 Lithograph Plates of The Official Atlas to Accompany the Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies, Commissioned by Resolution of Congress, Published in 35 Parts of 5 Plates Each, Entered into The Library of Congress, and Dedicated to Preserving the Historical Record of The Civil War, Containing a Wealth of Knowledge and Information on Troop Positions, Battle Lines, Field Reports, Correspondence, Coastal Surveys, Skirmishes, Naval Battles, Military Strategy, and Topography During the Four Years of the War. The Undertaking of Accumulating the Records and Assembling the Atlas taking Over 30 Years to Complete. Part 12. Plate LIX. Original Plate LIX (#59) of the 175 Published. Original 1893. 125-yrs-old. Map is in Very Good/Good condition. No marks or writings. Mild foxing. Nominal fraying along edges. Single fold as Issued. Not a Reproduction. Original Lithograph Engraved by Julius Bien for the The Atlas to Accompany the Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies, Commissioned by the Resolution of Congress of May 19, 1864 in Accordance to Serve as The Official Historical Record of the War. The Atlas was Never Publicly Sold, with only 10,000 Volumes being Published and being Exclusively Distributed to Federal Depositories, Universities, Museums, & Various Public Institutions. The Atlas Entered the Public Domain when withdrawn from Libraries and Other Federal Depositories over the Past Century. Of the 10,000 Published, Less than 1,000 Complete Atlases Remain. Fine Map for the American Historian or Civil War Enthusiast. Makes an Imaginative & Creative Gift. Impressive On Any Home or Office Wall Dimensions: 19" x 29.5" Fine Adornment of Civil War History Great for History and Family Genealogy, as Map Shows Cities, Towns, & Landmarks during the War; Some of Which No Longer Exist Today. Map Shows Names of Citizens' Homes, Streets, Railroads, Roads, Forts, Rivers, Islands, & Many Other Landmarks. (If you are interested if any particular family, city, town, or landmark is shown, email the name and approximate location and I will look to see if it is included on the map.) Fine Map. Julius Bien Engraved. The Atlas to Accompany The Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies was Commissioned with the Resolution of the U.S. Congress of 1864, by which Adjt. General E.D. Townsend was Appointed Directorship of the Collection and Preparation of the Atlas, which was ultimately Completed and Published in 35 Parts in Sets of Five Lithographic Plates by the U.S. Government Publishing Office between 1891-1895. Dedicated to Preserving the Historical Record of the War, the 175 Lithographic Maps Portray a wealth of Knowledge and Information on Division, Corps, and Troop Positions; Battle Lines, Military Strategy, Topography, and History. Visit My eBay Store: Atticus Hutchinson Antiques Free Shipping Special. Maps are Mailed the Day After Purchase and Normally Arrive within 2-3 days. All Credit and Debit Cards accepted through Paypal. Please email with any questions. Greetings from Historical Savannah, Georgia: Founded 1733. Imaginative & Creative Gift. "Some, to beautify their halls, chambers, and studies...loveth, getteth, and useth maps, charts, and geographical globes." - John Dee, Advisor to Queen Elizabeth I.

Price: 222.5 USD

Location: Savannah, Georgia

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