1924 Gettysburg What They Did Here Minnigh Civil War Guide Foldout Battle Map For Sale

OverviewL. W. Minnigh. Gettysburg: “What They Did Here.” Profusely Illustrated Historical Guide Book. Gettysburg: Tipton & Blocher, 1924.Illustrated early-20th-century guide to the Gettysburg battlefield by L. W. Minnigh, identified on the title page as a Gettysburg battlefield guide and expositor. Published for visitors to Gettysburg, the book combines a detailed narrative of the battle with battlefield maps, photographs, illustrations, troop and monument information, and period material relating to the historic site.Of particular interest is the large folding “Battlefield of Gettysburg, July 1st, 2nd and 3rd, 1863” map, printed in black and red and showing Union and Confederate positions, roads, terrain, artillery and troop locations. The map was copyrighted by Tipton & Blocher in 1912 and measures approximately 11 × 16 1/2 inches when opened.The colorful pictorial wrappers feature portraits of Maj. Gen. George G. Meade and Gen. Robert E. Lee with a view of the battlefield at Pickett’s Charge. The rear wrapper reproduces Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address beneath an illustration of the Lincoln Speech Memorial.Edition DetailsAuthor: L. W. Minnigh
Title: Gettysburg: “What They Did Here”
Publisher: Tipton & Blocher
Place: Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
Date: 1924
Format: Illustrated historical guide book
Binding: Original pictorial wrappers
Dimensions: Approximately 6 × 9 inches
Pagination: 168 pages
Illustrations: Numerous photographs, maps, battlefield views, and illustrations
Foldout Map: The Battlefield of Gettysburg, July 1st, 2nd and 3rd, 1863
Map Copyright: Tipton & Blocher, 1912
Map Dimensions: Approximately 11 × 16 1/2 inchesConditionComplete in original pictorial wrappers. Covers show age-related rubbing, toning and staining, with creasing and wear at the edges, corners and spine. The color cover illustrations remain attractive and readily visible.Interior pages show general age toning with occasional light handling wear. The large folding Gettysburg battlefield map is complete and retains its original folds, with light age and handling wear.Please review photographs for condition. Photographs form part of the item description.