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[Pla]n of the Siege of Yorktown, 1781
- Title
- [Pla]n of the Siege of Yorktown, 1781 / from a survey by Major Sebastian Bauman, of the New York 2d Regiment of Artillery, three days after the surrender of Cornwallis ; from the original in the possession of the New England Historic and Genealogical Society of Boston, and is said by antiquarians to be the only authentic copy in existence.
- Author
- Bauman, Sebastian
- Publication
- [Boston, Mass.?] : [publisher not identified], [1887?]
- 63 Oliver St., Boston : Photo Electrotype Engraving Company, [1887?]
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Available - Can be used on site. Please visit New York Public Library - Schwarzman Building M1A to submit a request in person. | Cartographic | Supervised use | Map Div. 17-5480 | Schwarzman Building M1A - Map Division Room 117 |
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- Additional Authors
- Description
- 1 map; on sheet 85 x 58 cm
- Alternative Title
- Mapping the Nation (NEH grant, 2015-2018). US250.2.09
- Subjects
- Genre/Form
- Early works.
- History.
- Maps.
- Note
- Relief shown by hachures.
- Oriented with north toward upper left.
- Dedicatory cartouche - dedicated to George Washington.
- "This is an exact copy in every respect."
- Original title in cartouche at bottom.
- Based on original: To His Excellency Genl. Washington, Commander in Chief of the armies of the United States of America / this plan of the investment of York and Gloucester has been surveyed and laid down and is most humbly dedicated by His Excellency's obedient servant Sebastn. Bauman, major of the New York or 2nd Regt of Artillery; this plan was taken between the 22nd & 28th of October, 1781 ; R. Scot, sculp. Philadelphia: s.n., 1782.
- Bibliography (note)
- Includes bibliographical references to the British Lines.
- Call Number
- Map Div. 17-5480
- OCLC
- 71249705
- Author
- Bauman, Sebastian, creator.
- Title
- [Pla]n of the Siege of Yorktown, 1781 / from a survey by Major Sebastian Bauman, of the New York 2d Regiment of Artillery, three days after the surrender of Cornwallis ; from the original in the possession of the New England Historic and Genealogical Society of Boston, and is said by antiquarians to be the only authentic copy in existence.
- Publisher
- [Boston, Mass.?] : [publisher not identified], [1887?]63 Oliver St., Boston : Photo Electrotype Engraving Company, [1887?]
- Cartographic Data
- Scale approximately 1:15,000 (W 76°32ʹ--W 76°26ʹ/N 37°15ʹ--N 37°12ʹ).
- Type of Content
- cartographic image
- Type of Medium
- unmediated
- Type of Carrier
- sheet
- Bibliography
- Includes bibliographical references to the British Lines.
- Local Note
- NYPL Map Div. copy includes manuscript annotations in blue, red and yellow ink.
- Source
- US250.2.09
- Connect to:
- Chronological Term
- 1781
- Local Subject
- Yorktown (Virginia) Maps.
- Place of Publication
- United States Massachusetts Boston.
- Added Author
- Scot, Robert, 1745-1823, engraver.New England Historic Genealogical Society.Ford Collection.
- Other Form:
- Reproduced as (manifestation): Bauman, Sebastian. Plan of the Siege of Yorktown, 1781. Philadelphia : 1782.
- Research Call Number
- Map Div. 17-5480 [Filed under Yorktown, Va., 1781]