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London: Stedman, [1793/1794].. An engraved map on wove paper, measuring 35cm x 46cm. Some offsetting, old folds, closed tear to the right edge repaired on the verso with archival tape, very good condition. This is the 1793/1794 Stedman edition of the map originally published by William Faden in 1777. This map was issued in Stedman's work "The History of the Origin, Progress, and Termination of the American War" (London, 1794). It shows General Grant's Position during the Battle of Long Island in 1776. The upper right corner bears the text: "To front Page 195. Vol. I." This map will be shipped folded, as it was originally issued.
Plan of the Position which the Army under Lt. Gen. Burgone took at Saratoga by FADEN, William; STEDMAN, Charles - 1793
by FADEN, William; STEDMAN, Charles
Plan of the Position which the Army under Lt. Gen. Burgone took at Saratoga
by FADEN, William; STEDMAN, Charles
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London: Charles Stedman, 1793. framed. Framed map. Engraving with hand coloring. Image measures 8 1/2" x 18 1/4"; Frame measures 17" x 26"<br/> <br/> This battle plan of the Saratoga Campaign represents an important historical moment in the American Revolution. Original issued by William Faden in 1980, this edition of this map was engraved for Stedman's 1793 "History of the American War." The map depicts the position of the Royal Army after crossing the Hudson River in hopes of reaching defensible winter quarters in Albany. Positions of the Royal Army are depicted in red, and the American Army in blue, corresponding to a key in the lower left corner. Forts, positions, roads and topographical details are given. The map is in very good condition with a narrow left margin. Some stains and foxing. <br> <br> William Faden (1750-1836) was an 18th century English cartographer and publisher. Faden is best known for his important publication of the North American Atlas, which covered a region of particular interest to him. <br> <br> Philadelphia-born military historian Charles Stedman was a Loyalist who served under General Cornwallis. After escaping American capture, he published his authoritative two-volume history of the war, which is seen today as the best contemporary account of the Revolution from the British side. This map is a fine example of his work. Framed in a lovely antique black and silver frame.<br/> <br/>
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- Publisher Charles Stedman
- Place of Publication London
- Date Published 1793
- Keywords american revolution, revolutionary war
Sketch of General Grants Position on Long Island. Engraved for Stedman's History of the American War.
by Stedman (Charles) [Originally by William Faden]
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A Plan of the Action At Bunkers Hill, on the 17th of June 1775. Between His Majesty's Troops, Under the Command of Major General Howe, And The American Forces
by FADEN, William and STEDMAN, Charles
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London, 1793. Map. Uncolored engraving. Image measures 19" x 16.75". Foxing and toning with creases and repairs to overlay, otherwise in good condition. Additional overlay measures 6" x 9".<br/> <br/> This rare plan of Bunker Hill is one of the most prized of William Faden's battle plans of the American Revolution. Based on the work of Captain John Montressor, the map shows the American fort at Breed's Hill, the site of one of the war's most significant early battles, which was mistakenly named after the adjacent Bunker Hill. The map illustrates the details of the battle in two phases: the main map shows the battlefield, while an attached flap--difficult to find in this condition--shows the action of the fight. A key in the lower left of the map describes both of the plans. Geographical and topographical details, major routes, street plan, forts, ships and waterways are all included. Originally printed by Faden in 1787, this map was published in…
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