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21.2 Battle of Shenandoah, Virginia, c1862

Under the command of Gen. Stonewall Jackson, a division of cavalry, led by Col. Turner Ashby, attacks Union cavalry a top a hill in the Blue Ridge mountains of Virginia, full color. Tripe matted, with a 2" solid wood walnut frame, under glass, overall size 22.14" x 26.75" $95. ($8.50 shipping/handling, and insurance)

21.3 Fourth of July, 1863, Vicksburg, Mississippi

General Grant is greeted by his troops and others after the fall of Vicksburg. Beautiful print in full color with numerous U.S. flags waving and several paddlewheel steamships in the background. Triple matte, with 2" solid wood walnut frame, under glass, overall size 22.14" x 26.75" $110. ($8.50 shipping/handling and insurance)

21.5 General Lee and the Army of Northern Virginia, June 26, 1863

This full color drawing by Mort Kinstler illustrates Lee’s army near Hagerstown, Maryland headed toward a fateful appointment at Gettysburg. Noted in the illustration is a woman watching the troops move though holding an American flag. Historical records indicate that she was heard to say, "Oh, I wish he was ours". Triple matte, with 2' solid wood walnut frame, under glass, overall size 20.50" x 24.50" $95. ($8.50 shipping/handling and insurance)

 21.6 General Lee with General Jeb Stuart on the Evening of July 2, 1863

This detailed color drawing by Kinstler depicts Lee talking to Gen. Jeb Stuart, who finally arrived at Gettysburg on the evening of July 2^nd. The cold greeting he received from Lee is reflected in Lee’s face as the General makes known his dissatisfaction with Stuarts’ late arrival at a time when he and his cavalry were most needed. In the back ground is Lee’s aide, Col. Taylor. Triple matte with 2' solid wood walnut frame, under glass, overall size 23.75" x 24.10" $110. ($8.50 shipping, handling and insurance) 

21. 162 General of the Army Ulysses S. Grant, c1864

This photo reproduction of a Matthew Brady print shows the Union General outside is headquarters tent, standing, in full uniform. Offered under matte board ( 7.0" x 9.1" excluding matte), black/white. $28. ($3.00 s/h)

21.012 General of the Army Robert E. Lee, c1865

General Lee seated in full uniform with his son, George Washington Custis Lee, standing to his right and his war time aid Col. Taylor standing to his left. Photo reproduction of a Matthew Brady print. Offered under matte board (7.1" x 9.0" excluding matte), black/white $28. ($3.00 s/h)

21.100 Original Pencil Drawing of the High Water Mark, Gettysburg, c1962

This unique pencil drawing , in color, depicts Pickett’s Charge on July 4, 1863. Done by an unknown artist, appears to be the first state. Approximate size (10.1" x 17.2"). $135.00 ($5.50 s/h/ins)

21.101 Original Pen/Ink Drawing of Pickett’s Charge, c1962

This is an original drawing done by a Thomas McKinley, signed and dated. The drawing depicts the "High Water Mark" of the Confederacy at the Battle of Gettysburg and shows the famous "hat on the sword" of Confederate General Lewis Armstead as he lead the Virginia division of General George Pickett over the stone wall. In full color an interesting sketch with the use of both pen/ink and colored pencil. Approximate size (17.5" x 14.4") $210.00 ($5.50 s/h/ins)

23.2 Panoramic Photograph of the Great San Francisco Fire, c1906

This rare print of the panoramic photograph by George Lawrence of the great San Francisco fire and earthquake of April 19, 1906 is a true collectors item. The print includes naming of prominent structures such as the Union Trust Building and the Occidental Hotel. This copy was make in the late 1930's and measures 14.0" x 3.5", in good condition and mounted on back board. $78. ($3.00 s/h)

30.1 American Practical Navigator by Nathaniel Bowditch, c1917

An excellent copy of the famous Bowditch Practical Navigator, ninth edition, complete with errata sheets as issued by the U.S. Hydrographic Office, updates to 1918. Overall condition is very good, leather bound, tooling and red morocco on spine, some foxing, light colonizing. Publisher, U.S. Navy, Dept. Of Navigation, GPO 1917. $185. ($4.50 s/h/ins.)

30.10 Goode’s School Atlas, Physical & Economic, c1947

Over 170 pages of colored maps plus a "pronouncing Index", as well as geographical name index and abbreviations. This hard back edition is in very good condition, measures 11.0" x 9.5", publisher, Rand McNally & Company. $21. ($3.00 s/h)

30.12 Oxford Regional Economic Atlas, U.S.S.R. & Eastern Europe, c1956

The 110 page atlas contains data on the Soviet Union. Subjects include agriculture, fuel sources, weather, textiles, farming zones and petroleum reserves. Prepared by the Economist Intelligence Unit and the Cartographic Department, the publication contains dozens of colored maps, graphs, and tables, 7.34" x 10.5", published by the Oxford University Press, London $26. ($3.00 s/h)

30.13 Novi Identifikator Zvijezda (New Star Finder), c1977

A publication of the Hidrografski Institute, Jugoslavenske Ratne Mornarice, Split, Yugoslavia. Prepared by Dr. Stepo Kotlaric of the Institute. Second Edition, good condition, 9.5" x 12.1". $16. ($3.00 s/h)

90.00 Map Coffee Mugs - Antique Print

These interesting looking coffee mugs depict Cardew’s 16^th century terrestrial globe. The mug is in full color with major water areas and the continents named. Included are several brigantine ships at sea. A must for the ardent map lover. $8. each ($3.50 s/h)

30.17 I James McNeill Whistler A Novel, by Lawrence Williams, 1^st ed., 1972

Rarely have the subject and style been so entertainingly fused as in this portrait of the incomparable, indomitable American painter James McNeill Whistler. Illustrated, hard back, 383 pages. $15. ($3.00 s/h)

11.00 Prints of the Federal City, c1856

Represented in these masterfully engraved prints are 13 of the most interesting federal landmarks as envisioned in 1856. The engravings represent original designs for buildings and monuments which differ in many cases from what you see today in Washington, D.C. Other were never built. An example is the Washington Monument, identified in the print as the "National Monument" representing the design of Robert Mills of South Carolina, a protégé of Thomas Jefferson; who was the first native-born professional American architect. The prints are not litho. but actual impressions taken from the copper engraving plates of the Albert Boschke Map of the City of Washington - Seat of Federal Government, dated 1857. Each print measures approximately 5" x 6" inches in size. There are only a very limited number of each of the offerings available. Each print includes embellishments at each of the four corners of the print representing some type of illustration in keeping with the print subject matter. Each print carries the following notation, "published by A. Boschke, entered according to Act of Congress in the year 1856 in the Clerks Office of the District of Columbia. Prints are available at $5.00 each, limited to not more than six (6) per order. They may be purchased framed in a gold color or mahogany finish solid wood, with glass, and matted , offered framed $20.00 each.

11.01 U.S. Arsenal - Includes four military sketches of flags, drums, cannons at each corner.

11.02 General Jackson’s National Monument - Small battle scenes under monument.

11.03 National Monument - Design of the Washington Monument by Robert Mills. **Sold**

11.04 Military Asylum - Four sketches of crossed flags.

11.05 U.S. Treasury - Prints shows several horsemen and carriage with running dogs.

11.06 U.S. General Post Office - Striking white building with carriage in foreground.

11.07 Lunatic Asylum - This "castle" looking structure never came into being.

11.08 Columbia Armory - Very detailed building, with mounted dragoons and carriage.

11.09 National Observatory - Today the U.S. Naval Observatory looks much different.

11.10 George Washington - The seated Washington inscribed "first in service to his country".

11.11 City Hall - A dramatic structure, looks similar to the U.S. Capitol.

11.12 U.S. Navy Yard - Panoramic view of the waterfront and vessels at port.

11.13 U.S. Patent Office - White building in the background with carriages and city traffic.

50.00 Framed First Day Cover Cachets

We are pleased to offer a group of first day cover engraved cachets, framed under glass with an appropriate deluxe matting. The covers are mounted in a manner to preserve the value and quality of both the cachets and the stamps. The frame is constructed of 7/8" (2.4 cm.) Dark hardwood with carved accents. Each frame comes with necessary hardware for hanging. This introductory offer is for a limited supply of two different cachets. The introductory price of $20. each includes shipping and handling. Additional information regarding shipping, etc. may be found under "How to Purchase". If you would like a complete list of first day covers available, please e-mail us or write to the address provided. Since this is a special offering by Cartographic Associates from another dealer, we will be unable to take phone requests for other first day issues which may be available. Additional offerings with other U.S. commemorative stamps issued since 1950 vary in price, depending on the commercial value of the stamps.

50.01 The White House

The residence of presidents is featured on this 29˘ U.S. stamp and cachet, commemorating two hundred years of the White House in Washington, D.C. The exterior walls, which are constructed of Virginia sandstone are painted white, causing the building to be named the "White House." Theodore Roosevelt made the name official. The original house was destroyed in the War of 1812. It was rebuilt in 1817. John Adams, featured on the cache, was the first president to live there. Wings on the west and east sides of the residence were added for executive offices in 1902 and 1942 respectively .$20. (Includes s/h)

50.02 Girl Scouts of America

This lovely U.S. 22˘ stamp on an engraved cachet features fourteen Girl Scout achievement badges. It commemorates the 75^th Anniversary of Girl Scouts in the United States (1912-1987). The stamp designer made his selection for the stamp content from the Worlds to Explore Proficiency Badge series, which was initiated in 1980. The first "Girl Guide" troop, as the organization was originally known was founded in 1912 in Savannah, Georgia with 12 girls. A year later, the name of the organization was changed to the Girl Scouts of America. $20. (Includes s/h)

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