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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 very good antique condition. Never openly sold, being distributed only to Federal depositories & other institutions. Original, single fold as issued. FEATURING here an original 1893 lithograph plate CXXII featuring 11 assorted images of the South Caroline Forts Sumter and Moultrie in April, 1861. Remarkable detail, most have a subtitle explaining the image, and accompanied the reports of Brig General G.T. Beauregard, C.S. Army. This piece is in VERY good overall antique condition, age yellowing with very minor edge wear and small tear separation on the fold at bottom center shown in last photo. Please see photos for details. History of the atlas in our description. 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GREAT reference images including drawings of rifles and muskats, swords, pistols, wagons, cavalry gear. This piece is in good overall antique condition, age yellowing with approx 3-1/2" separation on the fold at bottom center as shown in next to last photo. Edge wear & tear that does not extend to image. Please see photos for details. Will be shipped in a tube for safety. See them all; Happy to combine shipping for extra savings. Click here for other Atlas maps HISTORY: Original folio map of "The Atlas to Accompany the Official Records of the 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, skirmishes, troop positions, and an intricate geographic and topographic detail of all four years of conflict. The atlas was never openly sold, being 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, fewer then 1,000 complete atlases remain. 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 Hons. 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 the years 1891 - 1895 under Captain Calvin D. Cowles in two maroon folio volumes with the publication of 35 parts set in 5 lithograph plates, totaling 175 . Each was engraved by Master Printer Julius Bien & Company. The compilation and assembly of the atlas taking over 30 years to complete. Testimonials I entrusted my mother and father's ( Lucille Ball & Desi Arnaz ) memorabilia to Connectibles , and during the entire evaluation and auction process, never for a moment did I feel anything less than completely confident, protected and guided by experienced and compassionate professionals who love what they do. We got wonderful results and the best part... it was great fun!" - Lucie Arnaz Payment Information Thank you for choosing to shop with us at Connectibles where we guarantee 5 Gold Star Satisfaction! Shipping Policy We ship within 24 hours of payment whenever possible as we know you are eager to receive your purchase. 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