1893
Maker: US War Dept..
Full title: Plate 55. Battle-Field of The Wilderness, Va., May 5th,6th and 7th, 1864 / Battle-Field of Spotsylvania C.H., Va. From May 8th to 21st, 1864 / Todd's Tavern, Va., May 8th, 1864 / Battle-Fields of North Anna from May 3rd to 27th, 1864 / Battle-Fields of Totopotomoy and Bethesda Church, Va. From May 28th to June 2nd, 1864 / Positions of the Army of the Ohio, Dalton, Ga., May 8th and 9th, 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. Stephen B. Elkins, 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 image transfer, a few minor spots/stains and a touch of foxing, and some staining and wear to the paper edges. Measures approx. 16 x 27 inches to the outer border lines.
Item Number: CIV129