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Antique 1777 Revolutionary War Map Titled PHILADELPHIA, PA

$ 6.83

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
  • Theme: Militaria
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • Item must be returned within: 14 Days
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Restocking Fee: No
  • Condition: As seen as found excellent condition save for slight smudge in upper right corner..
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
  • Original/Reproduction: Original
  • Conflict: Revolutionary War (1775-83)

    Description

    Map is original as published in 1911 and not a photocopy.
    This map, which is titled
    "
    PHILADELPHIA Aug. - Dec.",  1777
    , accompanied a publication titled "The Revolutionary War and the Military Policy of the United States" which was published in 1911.
    Mapped area reaches from Northern Maryland and Northern Delaware to New Jersey.  A few names I see on map include Turk's Head Tavern (West Chester), Pennebecker Mill, Trimble's Ford, Howe Landed Aug 25, 1777, Chads Ford, Hockessin, Wilmington, Newark, Iron Hill, Cooch's Bridge, Delaware River, Crooked Billet (Hatboro), Kulpsville, Billingsport Fort abandoned, Chestnut Hill, Mc Conkey's Ferry, Raritan Bay, Sandy Hook, Pt. Monmouth, Howe sailed for Chesapeake Bay July 23, 1777, Assenpink Cr., Miry Run, Ft. Mercer attacked Oct 22, abandoned Nov 20, 1777, Skirmish Lafayette Nov 25, '77, Corell's Ferry, Englishtown, Gen. Greene, Barren Hill, Camp Oct 16 - 21 Worcester, Matson's Ford Skirmish Dec 11, Washington's Camp, Paoli, Goshen, Downingtown, and many more.
    Page measures approx 5 3/4" by 8 3/4",  map approx 4" by 7 1/2" with blank back on light weight paper.
    As seen as found excellent condition save for slight smudge in upper right corner which you probably can't even see.
    MAP IS MUCH SHARPER AND CLEARER IN REAL LIFE THAN IT IS IN MY BLURRY SCAN.
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