unbound
1895 · New York
by BIEN, Julius
New York: Julius Bien & Co, 1895. unbound. Map. Color lithograph. Sheet measures 18 1/2" x 29 1/2"
This beautifully detailed map appeared as Plate XX in "The Atlas to Accompany the Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies", 1861-1865. "Map of the Battle-Grounds in the Vicinity of Richmond, VA." covers the majority of the sheet, and three smaller insets entitled "Reconnaissance of Part of the Rebel Works in front of Williamsburg, evacuated May 6th 1862" ; "Sketch of the Battle-Field and Confederate Works in Front of Williamsburg, VA. May 5th, 1862"; and "Battle-Field and Rebel Works in front of Williamsburg, VA. Battle of 5th May 1862" cover the remainder of the page. Union and Confederate Forces' lines are denoted in blue and red respectively. Rivers, roads, railroads, forts, churches, mills, meetinghouses and other landmarks are labeled with extreme detail. The beautiful color lithography shines depicting details such as felled trees and ravines. Fold as issued. Small tear to bottom fold line, does not affect the image.
Julius Bien (1826-1909) was an American lithographic printer and cartographer based in New York City. During the course of the second half of the 19th century, he produced thousands of maps for both public and private publishers. Some of his most notable commissions were for the U.S. government, including many geological maps that redefined the cartographic visualization of geology. Bien's prolific output and contributions to the development of chromo-lithography make him one of the most significant map printers of his time. This is a great example of his fine work. (Inventory #: 325258)
This beautifully detailed map appeared as Plate XX in "The Atlas to Accompany the Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies", 1861-1865. "Map of the Battle-Grounds in the Vicinity of Richmond, VA." covers the majority of the sheet, and three smaller insets entitled "Reconnaissance of Part of the Rebel Works in front of Williamsburg, evacuated May 6th 1862" ; "Sketch of the Battle-Field and Confederate Works in Front of Williamsburg, VA. May 5th, 1862"; and "Battle-Field and Rebel Works in front of Williamsburg, VA. Battle of 5th May 1862" cover the remainder of the page. Union and Confederate Forces' lines are denoted in blue and red respectively. Rivers, roads, railroads, forts, churches, mills, meetinghouses and other landmarks are labeled with extreme detail. The beautiful color lithography shines depicting details such as felled trees and ravines. Fold as issued. Small tear to bottom fold line, does not affect the image.
Julius Bien (1826-1909) was an American lithographic printer and cartographer based in New York City. During the course of the second half of the 19th century, he produced thousands of maps for both public and private publishers. Some of his most notable commissions were for the U.S. government, including many geological maps that redefined the cartographic visualization of geology. Bien's prolific output and contributions to the development of chromo-lithography make him one of the most significant map printers of his time. This is a great example of his fine work. (Inventory #: 325258)
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