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Auction 105, Lot 208
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"Battle of Guildford, Fought on the 15th of March 1781", Stedman, Charles

Subject: North Carolina

Period: 1794 (dated)

Publication: History of the American War

Color: Hand Color

Size:
7.5 x 8.2 inches
19.1 x 20.8 cm
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Depicts the famous Revolutionary War battle between the troops of Gen. Nathaniel Greene and the British Gen. Cornwallis. During the first portion of the battle the Continentals had inflicted much damage to the British troops while suffered minimal losses. When the British artillery arrived Greene chose to retreat to fight another day, giving the victory to Cornwallis. A historical map in original color that locates troop movements and positions in great detail.

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Condition: A

Close trimmed along binding side, as issued, with tissue backing for support.

Estimate: $120 - $140

Sold for: $220

Closed on 12/3/2003

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