Rare Complete Two-Sheet Military Map of Cuba U.S. War Department War

Described By: Rachel ND Title: Rare Complete Two-Sheet Military Map of Cuba U.S. War Department War College E.E. Valentini Provenance Description: Rare Complete Two-Sheet Military Map of Cuba, U.S. War Department, War College General Staff, with E.E. Valentini ProvenanceAn exceptionally rare, complete two-sheet set of military intelligence and reconnaissance maps of Cuba, prepared by the U.S. War Department, War College General Staff. Published in the post-World War I period, the maps are attributed to Frank Essex and A.B. Williams and bear the hand-signed provenance of E.E. Valentini, with a Havana notation dated 1920.Both maps are in extraordinary, museum-grade condition, with full margins and edges, no pinholes, no tears, and virtually no foxing. While damaged individual sheets have appeared on the market, complete matching pairs in comparable condition are exceptionally difficult to find.Estimated Value: $1,500–$2,000 Type of Item: Map Manufacturer: Frank B. Essex A.B. Williams Measurements: 40.5 x 31.5 inches Hallmarks: Frank B. Essex A.B. Williams E.E. Valentini Condition: pristine condition full margins and edges, occasionally heavily damaged sheets have surfaced in the market we can find no surviving pairs outside the library of congress and museums additionally these are in mint condition immaculate with no holes tears or trim margins no foxing. Shipping In-House: Available Shipping Box Size: 18 x 13 x 3 in Shipping Weight: 2 lb 0 oz Additional Information

Estimate:$1,500

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