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Antique Atlas Map 1862 Civil War Plate XXV Battles Corinth Iuka Fredericksburg

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Civil War Maps
Civil War

Offering a fine group of original 1893 folio maps from the “Atlas to Accompany the Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies”, a comprehensive record of detail during the four years of the Civil War. 29-1/2″ x 18-1/2″.  These are in overall excellent antique condition. Never openly sold, being distributed only to Federal depositories & other institutions.

  • FEATURING here an original 1893 lithograph plate XXV, featuring 6 Civil War Battles & Entrenchment Maps from 1862 between the Confederate and Union Forces.
  • Includes Plan of the Battle of Corinth, Map of the Battle of Iuka, and more.
  • Lots of details, positions of pontoon bridges and guns at Fredericksburg, and a sketch of the engagement at Bayou Fourche in 1863.
  • This piece is in VERY good overall antique condition, with age-yellowing and very minor edge wear as shown.
  • Please see photos for details.
  • It will be shipped in a tube for safety.

 

Civil War Maps
Civil War

HISTORY:  Original folio map of “The Atlas to Accompany the Official Records of the

Engagement at Bayou Fourche, ARK

Union and Confederate Armies,” commissioned and published by Resolution of the United States Congress of May 19, 1864. Entered as the historical record into the Library of Congress. The atlas illustrated therein a comprehensive record of all battles and skirmishes, troop positions, and intricate geographic and topographic detail for all four years of conflict. The atlas was never openly sold; it was distributed only to Federal Depositories, Universities, Libraries, Museums, and other Public Institutions. Only during the last century were the maps released into the public domain. Of the 10,000 published atlases, fewer than 1,000 remain complete.
Original 1893 lithograph plate from “The Official Atlas to Accompany the Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies”. Commissioned by Resolution of the United States Congress of May 19, 1864, by which Adjt. General Townsend was Appointed Director of its Collection and Preparation. Upon the passing of General Townsend, the Compilation and Accumulation of maps and records continued through three Presidential Administrations and under the direction of three Secretaries of War: the Hon. Redfield Proctor, Stephen B. Elkins, and Daniel S. Lamont, and attended by its Board of Publication led by Major George B. Davis, U.S. Army, Leslie J. Perry, and Joseph W. Kirkley. They ultimately compiled and published, between 1891 and 1895, under Captain Calvin D. Cowles, in two maroon folio volumes, with 35 parts set on 5 lithograph plates, totaling 175. Each was engraved by Master Printer Julius Bien & Company. The compilation and assembly of the atlas took over 30 years. Ten different Civil War pieces of history are available in our eBay Store Connectibles.

Original Illustration Art Harlequin Novel Signed Cover Art Painting Dick Kohfield Love In a Mist + Book

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HarlequinOffering a wonderful collection of original Illustration Art, all painted by listed Connecticut artist Dick Kohfield (b. 1931, d. 2012).  

Successful illustrator for 50 years, his art includes movie posters, book covers, magazine illustrations.  He is best known for his paperback Romance or Pulp fiction cover art for Harlequin and others of that genre. We’re delighted to offer an interesting assortment, most with the original book depicting the art on the cover. Terrific on display, just enough campy style to be a decorator’s dream! harliquin 3

SO realistic and beautifully painted.  Illustration Art Harlequin Novel.

Details:

  • Name: “Love In A Mist” 1988 Harlequin Presents Novel number 1120 by Sandra Field. 
  • Painted on #80 Bainbridge board  
  • Image size 13″ x 14″, overall measures 17″ x 15″
  • Condition: Excellent overall with rich and deep colors, beautifully painted, country fair theme with hot air balloons.
  • Signed: lower right
  • You are purchasing the First Edition Book included with the illustration original painting; great to display together.

 We have others by the same artist as well in our eBay Store Connectibles.Harlequin 2

 

Napoli Antica: Con Centodiciotto Tavole Colori D’Ambra Book Italian LE 1993 Rare

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NapoliPre-owned remarkable copy of a 1993 Italian book “Napoli Antica: Con Centodiciotto tavole a colori” in an elegant box.  Written in Italian.  Very hard to find, usually only available in University libraries.

Oversize, weighs a substantial 20 pounds, measures 17″ x 13″ x 3″.

Hand numbered 421/1600.Napoli2

Full reproduction in whole of the work of Raffaele D’Ambra, Naples 1889, published by Franco Di Mauro in 1993.

600 pages, illustrated with 118 full-page chromolithographs, bound in linen cloth with leather spine and gold tooling.

Excellent overall condition with minor smudges on protective box and linen cover and a few rough spots and small tears on the leather binding. Please look at photos for details. VERY hard to find., but available in our eBay Store Connectibles.