Description: 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 10,000 Published, less than 1,000 Complete Atlases Remain. Fine Adornment of Civil War History. Impressive on any Home or Office Wall. Map of The Union & Confederate Boundaries of June 30, 1861 Showing the Boundaries of the Union and Confederate Geographical Divisions and Departments, June 30, 1861. Original Plate CLXIII (#163) 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 33. Plate CLXIII. Original Plate CLXIII (#163) of the 175 Published. Intricate Detail. Julius Bien Engraved. Original 1895. 122-yrs-old. Map is in Very Fine/Fine condition. No soiling, marks, or writings. No foxing. Nominal fraying. Closed separation along fold indentation. 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 The Atlas Entered the Public Domain when the Atlases were withdrawn from Libraries and Other Federal Depositories over the past Century.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 Room. Map of the United States of America Showing the Boundaries of the Union and Confederate Geographical Divisions and Departments, December 31, 1861. Map Shows Cities, Towns, Railroads, The Pony Express, & Many Other Landmarks: A Few of the Cities, Towns, and Landmarks located on the Map Include:Atlanta, Georgia; Charleston, South Carolina; Richmond, Virginia; West Division; East Tennessee; Union Headquarters, Texas; Pony Express U.S. Mail Route; Camp Cooper, Black Hills, Confederate Headquarters, Nashville, Tennessee, Knoxville, Tennessee, Athens, Georgia, Savannah, Georgia, Greensboro, North Carolina, Edisto River, Tallahassee, Florida, Montgomery, Alabama; Jackson, Mississippi, Frankfort, Kentucky, Dallas, Texas, Austin, Texas, Galveston, Forth Worth, Lynchburg, Norfolk, Suffolk, Liberty, Milledgeville, Columbia, Salisbury, Pensacola, New Orleans, Houston, and many others landmarks. Email me names/geographical area if interested in locating familial or other landmarks. (If Interested in Any Family in the Area, Email me the Name & Approximate Geographic Location and I will be Pleased to search to locate their Home, Farm, Mill, etc.) 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 Antiques Free 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. Powered by eBay Turbo ListerThe free listing tool. List your items fast and easy and manage your active items.
Price: 295 USD
Location: Savannah, Georgia
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Condition: Used
Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
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Printing Technique: Lithography
Date Range: 1800-1899
City: Washington DC
Original/Reproduction: Antique Original
Country/Region: United States of America
US State: AL, FL, GA, MS, NC, SC, Alabama, Arkansas, DC, DE, MD, NJ, NY, PA, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, North Carolina, OK, TX, South Carolina, Tennessee, VA, WV, KY, TN, Virginia
Maker: Official Records of Civil War
Date Published: 1895
Format: Engraved
Engraver: Julius Bien
Cartographer/Publisher: Julius Bien
Type: Civil War Map
Year: 1895
Subject: History
Topic: Antiques
