1863 Gettysburg July 1, 2, 3, “Birds Eye View” by Bachelder Civil War Map

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1863 Gettysburg July 1, 2, 3, “Birds Eye View” by Bachelder Civil War Map:
$15900.00

Up for your consideration is a fantastic opportunity to purchase what is the most iconic original Civil War map you could hopefully acquire. Seriously, if you’re looking for just one original civil war map, the battle of Gettysburg would be that one and this ‘PROOF’ marked Bachelders ‘Birds-Eye View’ of the 3 day battle is arguably the gold standard of maps related to that battle. *Appraised for $20,000.00 in 2026 by a well known Civil War appraiser. Appraisal comes with purchase but can be viewed by request. Please carefully review photos as they are the best reference for description of condition. In addition I’d be more than happy upon request to take more pictures as well as answer any questions you have prior to purchasing.*And if that weren’t enough this map is being offered by the family of the Civil War surgeon who owned it. A signed notarized letter of the relationship between this map and our great great grandfather, a surgeon in the Civil war, will be included with the sale.It doesn’t get better than this so don’t let this rare opportunity pass you by.You won’t be disappointed.DESCRIPTION:Colored bird's-eye view showing the topography of the battlefield by the perspective of the drawing, shading and coloring. Drainage, vegetation, roads and streets, railroads, bridges, houses and names of residents, fences, points of interest on the battlefield, including designations of places where officers were killed or wounded, are indicated.The locations of the corps, divisions, brigades, etc. of both armies, with the names of commanding officers, are given in detail. Badge symbols are used to identify the Federal corps.This bird’s-eye view of Gettysburg was one of the first and most attractive cartographic representations published after the battle. Despite its rapid production within less than a year after the engagement, its compilation was based on substantial research and provided a reportedly accurate portrayal of the military action and battleground. John Bachelder, a military instructor, historian, and artist before the war, was responsible for its compilation and publication. As hostilities began, he decided to follow the war in order to document its one decisive battle. He arrived at Gettysburg as the dead still lay on the ground. He spent 84 days traversing the battlefield, sketching its topography and interviewing convalescing Confederate soldiers, Union officers, and local residents in order to gather information for his meticulously-researched view.Chromolithograph with full original hand color, period (circa 1860’s) framed but the map measurements itself are 20 ¾”h x 36”w itself, plus title and margins.Bears a "Proof" mark in the lower left corner.Endorsed (facsim.): I am perfectly satisfied with the accuracy with which the topography is delineated and the position of the troops laid down. [Signed] Geo. G. Meade, Maj. Gen. of Vols. comd. A. P.The reproduced signatures of A. Doubleday, John Newton, Winf. St. Hancock, D.B. Birney, Geo. Sykes, John Sedgwick, O. O. Howard, A. S. Williams, and H. W. Slocum appear below the following statement: The positions of the troops of our respective commands represented upon this picture have been arranged under our immediate direction and may be relied upon as substantially corrct.References:Grim & Block, Torn in Two, pp. 134-5 (ill.). Rumsey #3655 (variant ed.) Stephenson, Civil War Maps, #321.