Santa Cruz de Rosales Gen. Price Mexican War c.1848 antique map battle plan

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PLANof SANTA-CRUZ DE ROSALES& of the Operations of the U.S. Troops under the Command of Brig. Gen. S. Price,during the siege and storming of the place, on the 16th of March, 1848Sketched & Drawn by HassendeubelIssued c.1848, printed by P.S. Duval, Phila.Fine and very scarce mid-19th century lithographed battle plan of this important historical encounter which occurred after the Guadalupe Hidalgo had been signed.A rare detailed battle map relating to the Mexican-American War, issued about the same year the event occurred.Very detailed, with extensive positions, city plan, topographical details, etc.In Good condition, some scattered foxing and light age staining as seen, left blank margin inset tab trimmed close to neat line at bottom as issued (to facilitate folding), small piece of old tape to mend short tear at left inset tab, general light age wear.Sheet measures c. 13 1/2 " H x 13 1/4 " WEngraved area measures c. 12" H x 12 1/2 " WFolio. Original fold lines as issued.Antique Map Price Record 1983-2011 records but a single example of this map offered for sale in 1986.R236Powered by SixBit's eCommerce Solution