1891
Maker: US War Dept.
Full title: Plate 15. Secession Works at Yorktown, VA. And Gloucester, VA., May 4, 1862 / Yorktown, April 21st, 1862 / Red Redoubt Group to right of Yorktown, May 4th, 1862 plus 1 smaller map. 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. Redfield Proctor, Secretary of War, 1891. 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 slight wear to the paper edges. Folds at bottom corners. Measures approx. 16 x 27 inches to the outer border lines.
Item Number: CIV089