- 75
[Gettysburg]
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 USD
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Description
- T. Ditterline. Field of Gettysburg, July 1st, 2nd & 3rd 1863. New York: C.A. Alvord, 1863 — with pamphlet: (George W. Childs). Sketch of the Battles of Gettysburg, July 1st, 2d, and 3d, 1863; With an Account of the Movements of the Respective Armies for Some Days previous Thereto. Compiled for the Personal Observation of Eye-Witnesses of the Several Battles. Accompanied by an Exploratory Map. New York: Alvord, 1863
- Paper, Ink
Chromolithographed map (20 x 16 1/2 in.; 508 x 419 mm) after Ditterline by JULIAN BIEN, inscribed in ink in upper left corner, "On the field of Gettysburg, August 17th 1865"; minor tanning at edges, fine, with skillful conservation. Pamphlet: 24 pp (7 1/4 x 5 in.; 184 x 127 mm); light browning. Remains of cloth covers skillfully laid down on flexible buckram.
Condition
As described in catalogue entry.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
LIKELY THE FIRST PUBLISHED MAP OF THE BATTLE OF GETTYSBURG, PRINTED THE SAME YEAR. The printed testimonial by Childs, dated 23 October 1863, expresses his high opinion of the map, "which is shared by several officers in the battle." The map shows Gettysburgh and environs in a scaled oval, with green shaded areas denoting woods and troop placement in Union blue and Confederate red, along with the town and all principal roads.