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Auction 106, Lot 132

"A Map of the Country from Rariton River in East Jersey, to Elk Head in Maryland, Shewing the several operations of the American & British Armies, in 1776 & 1777", Phillips, Richard (Sir)

Subject: United States - Mid Atlantic

Period: 1806 (dated)

Publication: Marshall's Life of Washington

Color: Black & White

Size:
15.4 x 9.8 inches
39.1 x 24.9 cm
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A fine Revolutionary War plan covering the area between Elk Head and northeast to Trenton and on to New Brunswick, New Jersey. Details troop positions, particularly those of General Irvine along the Delaware River on the opposite shore from Trenton. Locates scores of towns and villages.

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Condition: B

Good impression on thick paper. Slight toning along two folds. Margin extended at binding trim.

Estimate: $150 - $200

Sold for: $120

Closed on 3/3/2004

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