Description: Original 1861 Civil War woodblock engraving: "Map of Charleston Harbor, Showing Fort Sumter and the Confederate Batteries." The image area measures 35.5 x 23.4 cm [14" x 9¼"]. Named places and features on the map include the Moultrieville Steamboat Landing on Sullivan's Island, Cooper River, Hog Island Channel, Castle Pinckney Lighthouse, Cummings Point Battery, Fort Johnson, Shem Creek, Shutes Folly Island, Haddrell's Point, Ashley River, and part of the Charleston waterfront. This map was published in the April 27, 1861 issue of Harper's Weekly, shortly after Confederate guns around the harbor had opened fire on Fort Sumter, leading to the surrender of the Union garrison, the fort's evacuation, and the official start of the Civil War. Condition: This map is in very good condition, bright and clean, with no marks, rips, or tears. Please see the scans, which include a view of the reverse side, and feel free to ask any questions. This an original, antique map not a reproduction or modern reprint, and it is fully guaranteed to be genuine. It is dated April 27, 1861 in the lower corner. There is unrelated letterpress text on the reverse side. Buy with confidence! We are always happy to combine shipping on the purchase of multiple items — just make sure to pay for everything at one time, not individually. Powered by SixBit's eCommerce Solution
Price: 33.99 USD
Location: Lake Worth, Florida
End Time: 2024-02-11T22:29:56.000Z
Shipping Cost: 6 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Conflict: Civil War (1861-65)
Original/Reproduction: Original
Product Type: Antique Map
North American Regions: United States
US_by_Areas: South Carolina
Date of Origin: 1861
