Stedman, Charles

2 volumes, 4to (10 3/8 x 8 1/4 in.; 262 x 210 mm). 15 engraved maps (11 folding), that of Bunker Hill with original overslip; overslip creased, most maps offset and lightly browned, a few with small separations at intersecting folds, a bit of marginal repair to Bunker Hill, lacking half-titles, some marginal foxing, tear to lower margin of 2:S3. Half blue morocco by Stikeman; extremities quite rubbed.

Hugh Rose (near-contemporary signature on title-pages, armorial bookplate "Rose") — D. Macferron (early signature on title-pages) — Godfrey A. S. Wieners (Parke-Bernet, 25 October 1960, lot 22&)

Howes S914; JCB II:372; Sabin 91057 

2 volumes, 4to (10 3/8 x 8 1/4 in.; 262 x 210 mm). 15 engraved maps (11 folding), that of Bunker Hill with original overslip; most maps offset and lightly browned, a few with small separations at intersecting folds, a bit of marginal repair to Bunker Hill, lacking half-titles, some marginal foxing, tear to lower margin of 2:S3. Half blue morocco by Stikeman; extremities quite rubbed.
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First edition. Though born in Philadelphia and educated and William and Mary, Stedman was a staunch Loyalist and served in the British army during the War of Independence. His History … of the American War is "considered the best contemporary account of the Revolution written from the British side" (Sabin) and "still worth of study" (Alden, History of the American Revolution). The maps accompanying this work illustrate actions at Bunker Hill, Long Island, New Jersey, Saratoga, Charleston, Camden, Guilford Court House, Yorktown, and other battle sites. They count among the finest collection of plans depicting important military engagements assembled by an eyewitness.