1893
Maker: US War Dept..
Full title: Plate 88. Siege of Atlanta, Ga. in the United States Forces under command of Major Gen. W.T. Sherman from the passage of Peach Tree Creek, July 19th, 1864 / Operations of the Army under the command of Major Gen. W.T. Sherman in Georgia from May 5th, 1864 to September 4th, 1864. Antique lithograph by Julius Bien & Co published in the Atlas to Accompany the Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies published under the direction of the Hon. Daniel S. Lamont, Secretary of War, 1893. The atlas was published as a companion piece to the Official Records of the American Civil War. It contains maps and other images derived from materials generated by both Union and Confederate military personnel during the American Civil War. The atlas was printed in 35 parts between 1891 and 1895. Printed color indicates topography and Union or Confederate locations. Very good condition with mild image transfer, a few minor spots/stains and a touch of foxing, and some staining and wear to the paper edges. This sheet has some minor vertical creases that are not very noticeable. Measures approx. 16 x 27 inches to the outer border lines.
Item Number: CIV162