New York Fort Washington battle map Genrl. Howe 1861 Revolution hand color

Attacks of Fort Washington by His Majestys Forces Under the Command of Gen. Sir Willm. Howe K.B. 16 Nov. 1776.

(American Revolutionary War of Independence- New York city environs- Hudson River- Harlem River- West Chester County- East New Jersey- Battle maps)

Issued 1861, NY by George Hayward for Valentine.

Beautiful large mid-19th century lithographed map, with original hand color.

Depicts various troop placements, movements, terrain and topographical features. North is oriented to the right.

Light uniform paper age toning, original fold lines, couple small age spots, couple minor archival repairs to reverse fold-line intersections or edges, remaining clean - a pleasing and well preserved visual example.

Video captures condition better than words.

Sheet measures c. 17 3/8" x 22 1/4".

Printed area measures c. 16 1/2 21 3/4".

Tooley's Dictionary of Mapmakers, v. 4.

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