Search Results: F. Books--Civil War from The Prime Meridian: Antique Maps & Books

Council Oak Books, Tulsa, 1992. As new 4to with DJ. A ver nice volume with numerous maps created by David Greenspan in 1951 for American Heritage. Some of the maps are adapted from the 1959 2-volume West Point Atlas of American Wars. Along with these are aerial photographs from th e US High Altitude Photography Program, with very interesting perspectives not available to most previous Civil War historians. Most of the maps are full page and in color. Chapters are arranged predicated on individual battles and dates. There a nu mber of b&w photos of the various generals involved, with brief bibliographical statements. 176pp including index and illustration credits. This is a very nice volume. (4 copies available, each individually priced as above.).

Council Oak Books, Tulsa, 1992. As new 4to with DJ. A ver nice volume with numerous maps created by David Greenspan in 1951 for American Heritage. Some of the maps are adapted from the 1959 2-volume West Point Atlas of American Wars. Along with these are aerial photographs from th e US High Altitude Photography Program, with very interesting perspectives not available to most previous Civil War historians. Most of the maps are full page and in color. Chapters are arranged predicated on individual battles and dates. There a nu mber of b&w photos of the various generals involved, with brief bibliographical statements. 176pp including index and illustration credits. This is a very nice volume. (4 copies available, each individually priced as above.).

The Johns Hopkins University Press, Baltimore, 1993. 1st ed, 4vo, HB, 162pp, as new but for a few minor tears in dust jacket from previous storage. 45 b&w newspaper maps, from northern dailies, are shown. Scholarly discussions include the mapmakers, newspaper map enterprise, map production, design and appearance, contemporary criticism, published record and accuracy. This is an interesting book. (3 copies available at above price.).

Jos. H. Coates & Co., Philadelphia, 1875. Near fine, small and simple, chromolithograph of Pea Ridge, located near Bentonville, AK. This map is from Volume I of the Comte de Paris' multivolume work. Vorzet's original maps were done in French, but this item is from the first American editio n, with the map information in English. This American edition was published in 4 volumes, as opposed to the 8 volumes of the French edition. The Comte was banished from France during the production of this work, and the final volume (vol. 4) of the American edition was delayed until 1888. The map listed here is 15.5x12cm..

Robert Clarke & Co., Cincinnati, 1875. VG lithograph, original color. This is color coded for "Designations of Positions of Forces", including "US" and "Rebel", from the 3 volume (including the atlas) work "History of the Army of the Cumberland, Its Organization, Campaigns, and battles. ..." by Thomas B Van Horne. 20.5x12.5cm..

Jos. H. Coates & Co., Philadelphia, 1875. Near fine, small chromolithograph of area of Belmont, with Columbus on other side of Mississippi River. Wolf Island, Confederate Camp, Chickasaw Bluff and Hunter's Point Landing all indicated. A portion of the Mobile and Ohio Railroad is shown. This map is from Volume I of the Comte de Paris' multivolume work. Vorzet's original maps were done in French, but this item is from the first American edition, with the map information in English. This American edition was published in 4 volumes, as op posed to the 8 volumes of the French edition. The Comte was banished from France during the production of this work, and the final volume (vol. 4) of the American edition was delayed until 1888. The map listed here is 15.5x12cm..

Jos. H. Coates & Co., Philadelphia, 1876. VG+ detailed chromolithograph of this area of Maryland. There is detailed topography here, along with a small city plan of Sharpsburg. Many individual landowners are shown. This map is from Volume II of the Comte de Paris' multivolume work. Vorzet's original maps were done in French, but this item is from the first American edition, with the map information in English. This American edition was published in 4 volumes, as opposed to the 8 volumes of the French edition. The Comte was banished fr om France during the production of this work, and the final volume (vol. 4) of the American edition was delayed until 1888. This map is 19x25cm..

Jos. H. Coates & Co., Philadelphia, 1888. VG (slight browning) chromolithographs of this area of Pennsylvania. The larger map of the Vicksburg environs shows detailed roads, waterways, and railroads. Some individual landholders are shown. The 2nd map, that of Vicksburg, is smaller and less detailed, but still shows railroads, a small city plan and moderate topography. These maps are from Volume III of the Comte de Paris' multivolume work. Vorzet's original maps were done in French, but this item is from the first American edition, wi th the map information in English. This American edition was published in 4 volumes, as opposed to the 8 volumes of the French edition. The Comte was banished from France during the production of this work, and the final volumes (vol. 3 & 4) of the American edition was delayed until 1888. The larger map (1) is 21x30cm; the smaller image (2) is 21x19.5cm..

Porter & Coates, Philadelphia, 1886. Near fine striking chromolithograph. There is a small city-plan of Gettysburg, and the areas of Round Top, Little Round Top, and Seminary Ridge. There is extensive topographical detail, and locations and names of individual landowners. This map was published in the Comte de Paris' "The Battle of Gettysburg: From the History of the Civil War in America". The book containing the map offered here was published as a separate volume, after the multivolume series, and included expanded military deta ils with documentation included. The basic 3 chapters are as published with the larger earlier series. Vorzet's maps have been reproduced from the French text, and all information is printed in English. 29x25cm..

robert Clarke & Co., Cincinnati, 1875. Near fine lithograph, original color. Very detailed daily notes on positions of opposing forces, Authorities for map preparation, and route explanations. Small city plan of Chattanooga. Railroad lines shown.. From the "History of the Army of the Cu mberland Its Organization, Campaigns, and Battles Written at the request of Major-General George H. Thomas..." by Thomas B. Van Horne. 24x20cm..

Jos. H. Coates & Co., Philadelphia, 1875. VG with minimal offsetting, small chromolithograph of Fort Donelson, with Dover and Gen. Grant's Headquarters clearly indicated. There is some topographical detail here. This map is from Volume I of the Comte de Paris' multivolume work. Vorzet's ori ginal maps were done in French, but this item is from the first American edition, with the map information in English. This American edition was published in 4 volumes, as opposed to the 8 volumes of the French edition. The Comte was banished from F rance during the production of this work, and the final volume (vol. 4) of the American edition was delayed until 1888. The map listed here is 15.5x12cm..

Jos. H. Coates & Co., Philadelphia, 1875. Near fine chromolithograph of Shiloh, just off the Tennessee River and Snake Creek. There is moderate topographical detail. This map is from Volume I of the Comte de Paris' multivolume work. Vorzet's original maps were done in French, but this item is from the first American edition, with the map information in English. This American edition was published in 4 volumes, as opposed to the 8 volumes of the French edition. The Comte was banished from France during the production of this work, and the final volume (vol. 4) of the American edition was delayed until 1888. The map listed here is 15.5x24cm..

Robert Clarke & Co., Cincinnati, 1875. Near fine lithograph, original color. Shows convergence of major forces in "Murfreesboro" TN, with details of main lines of operations, subordinate lines of operations, lines of march of all regional forces. Topographically quite detailed. This stri king map is from the 3 volume (including the atlas) work "History of the Army of the Cumberland, Its Organization, Campaigns, and battles...." by Thomas B Van Horne. 37x43cm..

robert Clarke & Co., Cincinnati, 1875. VG+ lithograph, original color. Fairly extensive detail for such a small map, with lines of works and positions of various forces color coded. Individual landowners designated. From the "History of the Army of the Cumberland Its Organization, Campai gns, and Battles Written at the request of Major-General George H. Thomas..." by Thomas B. Van Horne. 20.5x12.5cm..

Robert Clarke & Co., Cincinnati, 1875. Near fine lithograph (small central crease tear repaired on verso), original color. Extensively referenced Authorities. Extensive topography and Lines of March, including "Jeff Davis' line of flight." Includes color coded designations of Grant's and Sherman's campaigns.This striking map is from the 3 volume (including the atlas) work "History of the Army of the Cumberland, Its Organization, Campaigns, and battles...." by Thomas B Van Horne. 35x42cm..

robert Clarke & Co., Cincinnati, 1875. Near fine lithograph, original color. Fairly extensive detail for such a small map, with moderate topography. Individual landowners designated and positions of various forces color-coded. From the "History of the Army of the Cumberland Its Organizat ion, Campaigns, and Battles Written at the request of Major-General George H. Thomas..." by Thomas B. Van Horne. 12.5x20cm..

Robert Clarke & Co., Cincinnati, 1875. Near fine lithograph (small central crease tear repaired on verso), original color. Extensively referenced Authorities. Extensive topography and Lines of March.This striking map is from the 3 volume (including the atlas) work "History of the Army o f the Cumberland, Its Organization, Campaigns, and battles...." by Thomas B Van Horne. 42x47cm..

Jos. H. Coates & Co., Philadelphia, 1876. Near fine chromolithograph of this area of Tennessee. There is some topography here, with railroads, waterways (Overall's Creek, Stone River), and roads. There is a small city plan of Murfreesborough, and several individual landowners and specific local buildings are shown. This map is from Volume II of the Comte de Paris' multivolume work. Vorzet's original maps were done in French, but this item is from the first American edition, with the map information in English. This American edition w as published in 4 volumes, as opposed to the 8 volumes of the French edition. The Comte was banished from France during the production of this work, and the final volume (vol. 4) of the American edition was delayed until 1888. This map is 18.5x1 5cm..

robert Clarke & Co., Cincinnati, 1875. Near fine lithograph, original color. Compiled from Gen. Tower's map. Fairly extensive detail for such a small map, with lines of works and positions of various forces color coded. Small city plan of Nashville, mainly indicating the Capitol. Railroa d lines shown.. From the "History of the Army of the Cumberland Its Organization, Campaigns, and Battles Written at the request of Major-General George H. Thomas..." by Thomas B. Van Horne. 20x22cm..

Robert Clarke & Co., Cincinnati, 1875. VG lithograph, original color (actually this is near fine, but there is a small tear at the left upper neatline with a tiny amount of paper loss). This is color coded for the daily movements of Grant's and Buell's forces, from the 3 volume (includi ng the atlas) work "History of the Army of the Cumberland, Its Organization, Campaigns, and battles...." by Thomas B Van Horne. 20.5x12.5cm..