Original Civil War Telegram Marking Map by L Prang & Co. 1862
As advertised in the Burlington (Vermont) Sentinel on Friday August 29, 1862:
A new war map and just the thing for present use has been
published by L Prang & Co. No. 109 Washington Street, Boston called "War Telegram
Marking Map" of the seat of War in Virginia. It
gives a large and distinct view of the country and places where our armies and those of
the rebels are now maneuvering, and is furnished with pencils, red and blue, with which to
mark the positions and progress of the respective forces.
It is handsomely printed in light brown colors and will be sent by mail on
receipt of price: 25 cents for the map and 12 cents for the pencils.
This original map
is in fragile condition and placed on foam board and shrink wrapped to keep it in
position. The edges are uneven. There are two minor pieces missing: one is just
southwest of Petersburg and the other is shown in the text of map's section called
Explanations.
This is an ultra
rare item to be found at all in any condition. Other
originals can be found at the Library of Congress in Washington D.C. and the Harvard Map
Collection in Cambridge, MA.
$350
Sgt.
Manning's Militaria
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