Large Antique Civil War Map BATTLE ROANOKE ISLAND North Carolina NC
Item History & Price
Original Plate of "The Official Atlas to Accompany the Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies, " Published the by the Resolution of the U.S. Congress of May 19. 1864, to serve as"The Official Historical Record of The Civil War, to be Accompanied by an Atlas of Battles, Troop Positions, Skirmishes, and Topography." The Atlas was never openly sold, and only distributed to Federal Depositories, Universities, Museums, and various Public Institutions. Of the only 1...0, 000 Published, less than 1, 000 Complete Atlases Remain.
Fine Adornment of Civil War History. Impressive on any Home or Office Wall.Map of The 1862 Field of Shiloh
April 6 & 7, 1862
Battlefield of Roanoke Island
February 8, 1862Original Plate XII (#12) of the 175 Plates of The Official Folio Historical Record of The Civil War The Official Atlas to Accompany the Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies, Ordered by Act of Congress in 1864; Entered into The Library of Congress; and Published by the U.S. Publishing Office, Containing all Battle Maps, Field Reports, Correspondence, Troop Positions, Skirmishes, Coastal Surveys, Naval Battles, and Topography during the Four Years of the War - The undertaking of Accumulating and Assembling The Atlas taking over 30 years to complete.
Part 3. Plate XII.
Original Plate XII (#12) of the 175 Published.
Original 1891. 126-yrs-old.Union Forces in Blue. Confederate Forces in Red.
(1) Map of the Field of Shiloh Near Pittsburg Landing, Tennessee, Showing the Positions of the U.S. Forces under the Command of Maj. Gen. U.S. Grant and Maj. Gen. D.C. Buell, April 6 and 7, 1862.
(2) Sketch of the Battle Field of Roanoke Island, Febgruary 8, 1862, Drawn by Lt. Andrews.
Inset Maps: (3) Engagement at Valverde, New Mexico, February 21, 1862. (4) Operations near Fort Craig, New Mexico, February 1862.Intricate Detail. Julius Bien Engraved.
Map is in Very Good condition No soils, marks, or writings. No foxing. Nominal fraying. Single fold as issued. Not a Reproduction. Original Lithograph Engraved by Julius Bien for the "The Official Atlas to Accompany the Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies;" Commissioned by Resolution of Congress 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 Volumnes being Exclusively Distributed to Federal Depositories, Universities, Museums, & Various Public Institutions. The Atlas Entered the Public Domain when the Atlases were withdrawn from Libraries and Other Federal Depositories over the past Century. Only 10, 000 Published, and Less than 1, 000 Complete Atlases Remain.
Impressive On Any
Home or Office Wall
Dimensions: 19" x 29.5"
So Large It Makes Itself the Conversation of Any RoomMap Shows Citizens' Homes & Farms, Churches, Railroads, Taverns, Cotton Mills, & Many Other Landmarks:
A Few of the Homes, Farms, Depots, Forts, Mills, Churches, & Other Landmarks located on the Map: Homes and farms: J. Johnson, Hurley, Gordon farm, Vacant House, Shiloh Church, Red Sulpher, White Suppher, Monticello, Yellow Creek, Huger Guns, Flletwwod Point, House Island, Dolby's Point, Roanoke Sound, Croatan Sound, Lighthouse, Swamp, Duck Island, Seay's Farm, Cotton Press, Hospital, River Road to Crump's Landing, Fort Craig, Forge, Burkes, Atkin's Mill, and many others.
(If you are interested if any particular family names, homes, farms, or other landmarks are shown on the map , email me the name or landmark, and I will look to see if it on the map.)
Great for Genealogy & Family History as Map Shows Towns & Landmarks during the War; Some of Which No Longer Exist Today.
Fine Adornment of Civil War History.
The Atlas to Accompany The Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies was Commissioned with Resolution of the U.S. Congress in 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. The 175 Plate Volume dedicated to Preserving a Historical Record of the War, each Map portraying a wealth of Knowledge and Information on Division, Corps, and Troop Positions; Battle Lines, Topography, and Military Strategy.
The Auction is for the Map itself. A Frame is Not Included. The Framed Map shown is a Personal Lithograph of the Atlas Featured to Show the Beauty of the Maps when Framed.
Visit My eBay Store: Atticus Hutchinson AntiquesFree Shipping Special. Maps are mailed the day after purchase & normally arrive within 2-3 days. All Credit & Debit Cards accepted through Paypal. Please email with any questions.Greetings from Historical Savannah, Georgia: Founded 1733."Some, to beautify their halls, parlors, chambers, and libraries ... loveth, getteth, and useth maps, charts, and geographical globes." - John Dee, Advisor to Queen Elizabeth I.
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Fine Adornment of Civil War History. Impressive on any Home or Office Wall.Map of The 1862 Field of Shiloh
April 6 & 7, 1862
Battlefield of Roanoke Island
February 8, 1862Original Plate XII (#12) of the 175 Plates of The Official Folio Historical Record of The Civil War The Official Atlas to Accompany the Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies, Ordered by Act of Congress in 1864; Entered into The Library of Congress; and Published by the U.S. Publishing Office, Containing all Battle Maps, Field Reports, Correspondence, Troop Positions, Skirmishes, Coastal Surveys, Naval Battles, and Topography during the Four Years of the War - The undertaking of Accumulating and Assembling The Atlas taking over 30 years to complete.
Part 3. Plate XII.
Original Plate XII (#12) of the 175 Published.
Original 1891. 126-yrs-old.Union Forces in Blue. Confederate Forces in Red.
(1) Map of the Field of Shiloh Near Pittsburg Landing, Tennessee, Showing the Positions of the U.S. Forces under the Command of Maj. Gen. U.S. Grant and Maj. Gen. D.C. Buell, April 6 and 7, 1862.
(2) Sketch of the Battle Field of Roanoke Island, Febgruary 8, 1862, Drawn by Lt. Andrews.
Inset Maps: (3) Engagement at Valverde, New Mexico, February 21, 1862. (4) Operations near Fort Craig, New Mexico, February 1862.Intricate Detail. Julius Bien Engraved.
Map is in Very Good condition No soils, marks, or writings. No foxing. Nominal fraying. Single fold as issued. Not a Reproduction. Original Lithograph Engraved by Julius Bien for the "The Official Atlas to Accompany the Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies;" Commissioned by Resolution of Congress 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 Volumnes being Exclusively Distributed to Federal Depositories, Universities, Museums, & Various Public Institutions. The Atlas Entered the Public Domain when the Atlases were withdrawn from Libraries and Other Federal Depositories over the past Century. Only 10, 000 Published, and Less than 1, 000 Complete Atlases Remain.
Impressive On Any
Home or Office Wall
Dimensions: 19" x 29.5"
So Large It Makes Itself the Conversation of Any RoomMap Shows Citizens' Homes & Farms, Churches, Railroads, Taverns, Cotton Mills, & Many Other Landmarks:
A Few of the Homes, Farms, Depots, Forts, Mills, Churches, & Other Landmarks located on the Map: Homes and farms: J. Johnson, Hurley, Gordon farm, Vacant House, Shiloh Church, Red Sulpher, White Suppher, Monticello, Yellow Creek, Huger Guns, Flletwwod Point, House Island, Dolby's Point, Roanoke Sound, Croatan Sound, Lighthouse, Swamp, Duck Island, Seay's Farm, Cotton Press, Hospital, River Road to Crump's Landing, Fort Craig, Forge, Burkes, Atkin's Mill, and many others.
(If you are interested if any particular family names, homes, farms, or other landmarks are shown on the map , email me the name or landmark, and I will look to see if it on the map.)
Great for Genealogy & Family History as Map Shows Towns & Landmarks during the War; Some of Which No Longer Exist Today.
Fine Adornment of Civil War History.
The Atlas to Accompany The Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies was Commissioned with Resolution of the U.S. Congress in 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. The 175 Plate Volume dedicated to Preserving a Historical Record of the War, each Map portraying a wealth of Knowledge and Information on Division, Corps, and Troop Positions; Battle Lines, Topography, and Military Strategy.
The Auction is for the Map itself. A Frame is Not Included. The Framed Map shown is a Personal Lithograph of the Atlas Featured to Show the Beauty of the Maps when Framed.
Visit My eBay Store: Atticus Hutchinson AntiquesFree Shipping Special. Maps are mailed the day after purchase & normally arrive within 2-3 days. All Credit & Debit Cards accepted through Paypal. Please email with any questions.Greetings from Historical Savannah, Georgia: Founded 1733."Some, to beautify their halls, parlors, chambers, and libraries ... loveth, getteth, and useth maps, charts, and geographical globes." - John Dee, Advisor to Queen Elizabeth I.
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