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Auction 105, Lot 212
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"Seat of War in the Environs of Philadelphia", Kitchin, Thomas

Subject: Pennsylvania

Period: 1777 (published)

Publication: London Magazine

Color: Hand Color

Size:
9.9 x 7.5 inches
25.1 x 19.1 cm
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Great little Revolutionary War map designed to inform the British public about the campaign of Sir William Howe, one of the most important early campaigns in the war. It covers Pennsylvania and western New Jersey in great detail. Many important roads are shown on the map including the Great Wagon Road, or Lancaster Road and the Pennsylvania State Road, or Forbes Road.

References: Fite & Freeman p. 264-66; Jolly LOND-318; Sellers & Van Ee #1314.

Condition: B

Issued folding. Later color. Couple of small spots in top border and some offsetting that erases easily.

Estimate: $250 - $350

Sold for: $210

Closed on 12/3/2003

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