Our Nation’s Camp Ground, Washington, D.C. Ca 1861 / SOLD

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Our Nation’s Camp Ground, Washington, D.C. Ca 1861 – Outstanding, hand-colored engraved map with patriotic vignettes and a magnified street map of downtown Washington, D.C.  Published By Ensign, Bridgman & Fanning, 156 William Street, N.Y. with two inset maps of the Mid-Atlantic States and Washington and six inset pictures.  T he Mid-Atlantic map has f ull county color and the Washington inset has partial color. Inset pictures include: two drawings entitled “Star Spangled Banner” and “The Outrage On The American Flag At Fort Sumter”; three figures including a man holding the U.S. flag, Justice captioned “Justice Disarmed” and Liberty wrapped in the flag with the caption “Liberty Weeping”; and one drawing of citizens saluting the flag, constitution & laws. Quote at top reads, “If any one attempts to haul down the American Flag shoot him on the spot.”–Gen. John A. Dix. Author:  Ensign, Bridgman & Fanning.  Date:  1861 Short Title:  Our Nation’s Camp Ground. Publisher:  Ensign, Bridgman & Fanning Publisher Location: New York  Frame measures 32 ¼” x 22 ¼” actual map 25” x 15 ½” In excellent condition!  Framed and ready for display.  Inventory Number: DCU 026 / SOLD