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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/>
- Bookseller Argosy Book Store (US)
- Format/Binding Framed
- Book Condition Used
- Quantity Available 1
- Publisher Charles Stedman
- Place of Publication London
- Date Published 1793
- Keywords american revolution, revolutionary war