Historic Maps » Cover: Army map, Seat of War, Virginia. by Bruff, J. Goldsborough ; Disturnell, John from 1862

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Author: Bruff, J. Goldsborough ; Disturnell, John

Date: 1862

Short Title: Cover: Army map, Seat of War, Virginia.

Publisher: New York: Disturnell; Washington: Taylor

Type: Covers

Obj Height cm: 16

Obj Width cm: 11

Reference: Stephenson 455.

State/Province: Virginia

Region: Potomac River

Event: U.S. Civil War

Subject: Military

Full Title: (Covers to) Army Map Of The Seat Of War In Virginia, Showing the Battle Fields, Fortifications, Etc. on & near the Potomac River. Drawn by J.G. Bruff. Published by J. Disturnell, New York And Hudson Taylor, Washn. D.C. 1862. Entered ... 1861, by John Disturnell ... New York. Lith. of P.S. Duval & Son, Philada.

List No: 2846A

Series No: 1

Engraver or Printer: Duval, P.S. & Son

Publication Author: Bruff, J. Goldsborough ; Disturnell, John

Pub Date: 1862

Pub Title: Army Map Of The Seat Of War In Virginia, Showing the Battle Fields, Fortifications, Etc. on & near the Potomac River. Drawn by J.G. Bruff. Published by J. Disturnell, New York And Hudson Taylor, Washn. D.C. 1862. Entered ... 1861, by John Disturnell ... New York. Lith. of P.S. Duval & Son, Philada.

Pub Reference: Stephenson 455.

Pub Note: "2nd edition, 1st was 1861. A beautiful production by Bruff, very detailed and well done. Major battles (Bull Run, etc.) near Washington are shown as well as fortifications around the capital. There is a list of 34 U.S. forts in the lower right. Map is folded into red cloth covers 15.5x11 with ""Seat of War on the Potomac"" stamped in gilt."

Pub List No: 2846.000

Pub Type: Pocket Map

Pub Maps: 1

Pub Height cm: 16

Pub Width cm: 11

Image No: 2846A

Institution: Rumsey Collection

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