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C. P. Wayne, 1807. A map of New York and Long Island in 1776 with the American and British armies marked. Created by John Marshall for his 1807 Atlas to Marshall's Life of Washington. The map is in Good condition with mild uneven age toning, mild foxing, and pencil annotations of modern features of New York City and the surrounding area. The map is on a blue background in a metal frame and has not been examined outside of frame. The map measures 15.75" x 10", the atlas page measures 16.75" x 10.5", and the frame measures 21.75" x 15.75". AT consignment. Shelved Upstairs Rockville. 1375249. Arts & Antiques.

Philadelphia: C.P.Wayne, 1807. Very Good. Notes: Rare and important Revolutionary War map of New York City and surrounding areas. The map was drawn by S.Lewis and engraved by J.H. Seymour. It was published in The Life of George Washington. Publication was written by Chief Justice John Marshall, the atlas volume was published by C.P. Wayne of Philadelphia whose name appears on each map. , Size : 407x257 (mm), 16.02x10.12 (Inches), Coloring: Hand Colored, Category: Maps United States East New York New York City;

Richard Phillips,London. Nov., 1806. Old vertical and horizontal folds. 26 x 42.5 cms.Not matted, uncoloured engraving This map notes town, fortifications, roads & topography throughout. Scare 1806 Revolutionary war map.engraved for The Life of Washington.

Philadelphia: C. P. Wayne, 1807. unbound. Map. Uncolored engraving. Sheet measures 17 x 10.5".<br/> <br/> This important and rare map of New York City and vicinity depicts the events surrounding the Battles of Long Island and Harlem Heights, which eventually led to the British takeover of New York and vicinity, and includes army positions and movements. Covers the theater of war in Manhattan, the Bronx, Brooklyn, Long Island, Queens, Staten Island, and parts of New Jersey. Land and sea position and movements of the British and American armies are noted.<br> <br> Following the evacuation of the British in Boston in March 1776, the British landed huge forces to gain control of the lower Hudson and New York City. They landed on Staten Island and Long Island and managed to defeat Washington at the Battle of Long Island or the Battle of Brooklyn Heights. Washington and his trapped forces managed to escape to Manhattan on August 29. The fighting finally culminated in the Battle… Read More