COLLECTION NAME:
David Rumsey Historical Map Collection
Record
Author:
Bruff, J. Goldsborough
Author:
Disturnell, John
Date:
1862
Short Title:
Cover: Army map, Seat of War, Virginia.
Publisher:
Disturnell
Publisher Location:
New York
Publisher:
Taylor
Publisher Location:
Washington
Type:
Covers
Obj Height cm:
16
Obj Width cm:
11
Reference:
Stephenson 455.
State/Province:
Virginia
Region:
Potomac River
Event:
U.S. Civil War
Subject:
Military
Full Title:
(Covers to) Army Map Of The Seat Of War In Virginia, Showing the Battle Fields, Fortifications, Etc. on & near the Potomac River. Drawn by J.G. Bruff. Published by J. Disturnell, New York And Hudson Taylor, Washn. D.C. 1862. Entered ... 1861, by John Disturnell ... New York. Lith. of P.S. Duval & Son, Philada.
List No:
2846A
Series No:
1
Engraver or Printer:
Duval, P.S. & Son
Publication Author:
Bruff, J. Goldsborough
Publication Author:
Disturnell, John
Pub Date:
1862
Pub Title:
Army Map Of The Seat Of War In Virginia, Showing the Battle Fields, Fortifications, Etc. on & near the Potomac River. Drawn by J.G. Bruff. Published by J. Disturnell, New York And Hudson Taylor, Washn. D.C. 1862. Entered ... 1861, by John Disturnell ... New York. Lith. of P.S. Duval & Son, Philada.
Pub Reference:
Stephenson 455.
Pub Note:
2nd edition, 1st was 1861. A beautiful production by Bruff, very detailed and well done. Major battles (Bull Run, etc.) near Washington are shown as well as fortifications around the capital. There is a list of 34 U.S. forts in the lower right. Map is folded into red cloth covers 15.5x11 with "Seat of War on the Potomac" stamped in gilt.
Pub List No:
2846.000
Pub Type:
Pocket Map
Pub Maps:
1
Pub Height cm:
16
Pub Width cm:
11
Image No:
2846A
Authors:
Bruff, J. Goldsborough ; Disturnell, John
Collection:
Rumsey Collection
