LARGE (Framed) Civil War Map Battle of Gettysburg July 1863 by Bachelder. RARE for Sale

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LARGE (Framed) Civil War Map Battle of Gettysburg July 1863 by Bachelder. RARE For Sale

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LARGE (Framed) Civil War Map Battle of Gettysburg July 1863 by Bachelder. RARE:
$9800.00

Up for your consideration is a fantastic opportunity to purchase what is the most iconic Civil War map you could hopefully acquire. Seriously, if you’re looking for just one over the top, impressive Civil War map, the battle of Gettysburg would be that one and this ‘PROOF’ marked John B. Bachelders / Endicott & Co., lith, N.Y ‘Birds-Eye View’ of the 3 day battle is arguably the gold standard of later produced maps related to that battle. Representative of 25 square miles of territory that includes Federal Confederate Signal Station and Corps Badges. Incredible amount of detail, troop positions with commanding officers, topo info, amazing.

Image is 20" high x 32" wide (51 x 81 cm).

Exquisite original walnut frame is 33 x 45 inches overall and in excellent original condition, frame done by the S N Colesworthy, Portland Maine, 69 Exchange Street. Well cared for walnut frame has a superb patina Birdseye map has sun fading shadow lines as shown, could be easily conserved. Original old glass.

A very rare Civil War find, Battlefield Map is guaranteed genuine and authentic. Please see the many photos provided, ask any questions, buy accordingly.

Please carefully review photos as they are the best reference for description of condition. In addition I’d be more than happy upon request to take more pictures as well as answer any questions you have prior to purchasing.

*And if that weren’t enough this map is being offered by the family of the Civil War surgeon who owned it. A signed notarized letter of the relationship between this map and our great great grandfather, a surgeon in the Civil war, will be included with the sale.

**Of special interest, our great great grandfather is referenced by historians as being at Fords Theater the night President Lincoln was shot!

I’ve included 3 additional pictures besides the map of Dr. VanderVeen circa 1864, one of him later in life circa 1928 and one of his home in Grand Haven Michigan. It doesn’t get better than this so don’t let this rare opportunity pass you by.

You won’t be disappointed.

DESCRIPTION:

Colored bird's-eye view showing the topography of the battlefield by the perspective of the drawing, shading and coloring. Drainage, vegetation, roads and streets, railroads, bridges, houses and names of residents, fences, points of interest on the battlefield, including designations of places where officers were killed or wounded, are indicated.

The locations of the corps, divisions, brigades, etc. of both armies, with the names of commanding officers, are given in detail. Badge symbols are used to identify the Federal corps.

This bird’s-eye view of Gettysburg was one of the first and most attractive cartographic representations published after the battle. Despite its rapid production within less than a year after the engagement, its compilation was based on substantial research and provided a reportedly accurate portrayal of the military action and battleground. John Bachelder, a military instructor, historian, and artist before the war, was responsible for its compilation and publication. As hostilities began, he decided to follow the war in order to document its one decisive battle. He arrived at Gettysburg as the dead still lay on the ground. He spent 84 days traversing the battlefield, sketching its topography and interviewing convalescing Confederate soldiers, Union officers, and local residents in order to gather information for his meticulously-researched view.

Chromolithograph with full original hand color map including period (circa 1860’s) frame measurements are 33”h x 47”w.

Bears a "Proof" mark in the lower left corner.

Endorsed (facsim.): I am perfectly satisfied with the accuracy with which the topography is delineated and the position of the troops laid down. [Signed] Geo. G. Meade, Maj. Gen. of Vols. comd. A. P.

The reproduced signatures of A. Doubleday, John Newton, Winf. St. Hancock, D.B. Birney, Geo. Sykes, John Sedgwick, O. O. Howard, A. S. Williams, and H. W. Slocum appear below the following statement: The positions of the troops of our respective commands represented upon this picture have been arranged under our immediate direction and may be relied upon as substantially corrct.

REFERENCES:

- Grim & Block, Torn in Two, pp. 134-5 (ill.). Rumsey #3655 (variant ed.)

- Stephenson, Civil War Maps, #321.

- Grand Rapids Public Museum ‘Michigan in the War’ exhibition 2011-2015, the Dr. Arend VanderVeen Civil War artifacts on loan from family.

DOMESTIC SHIPPING:

FREE delivery in the United States within 500 miles of Savannah Georgia. Beyond 500 miles from Savannah Georgia would mean buyer would be responsible mileage over that, TBD. Please contact prior to buying so we can mutually agree as to how this magnificent historical document can safely get from me to you.

INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING:

At my end, as Seller, I’ll securely have the map professionally packaged however the International Buyer, I repeat, the International Buyer will be 110% responsible for any and all cost to ship this historical item from me to you including but not limited too: Customs, fees, taxes, additional packaging, physical cost to ship set up by/thru International Buyer, etc. from Savannah Georgia USA to wherever it’s going.