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Auction 109, Lot 259

"Map of the Battlefield of Gettysburg…", U.S. War Dept.

Subject: Pennsylvania

Period: 1903 (dated)

Publication:

Color: Printed Color

Size:
33 x 46 inches
83.8 x 116.8 cm
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This large and detailed map was produced as part of the preparations for the 50th anniversary of the Civil War battle. Color-coded and filled with incredible detail of monuments, markers, railroads, stone walls, fence types, etc. The names of present and past landowners are also noted. Published under the direction of the Gettysburg National Park Commission and drawn by S.A. Hammond.

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Condition: B

Issued folding on thick paper with toning along some folds, else very good. Backed with archival tissue. Remarkable condition for a map of this size.

Estimate: $150 - $200

Sold for: $100

Closed on 12/1/2004

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