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Bound set of 17 double-page maps, on heavy linen, housed in three quarter leather binding, cover featuring gilt title: The Middle Tennessee and Chattanooga Campaign of 1863 Including the Battle of Chickamauga, with J.S. Fullerton imprinted in gilt below, which is most likely referring to the Union Lieutenant Colonel from Missouri. 24 x 20.5 in. Including the following maps: The Middle-Tennessee Campaign of June and July 1863, enlarged from a map compiled in 1863 by C.S. Mergell, published by the Chief of Engineers of the Army in 1874, drawn by J. Von Glumer. Positions of troops located in 1891 by Captain S.C. Kellogg, 5th Cavalry. Nos. 1-3. The Chattanooga Campaign of August and September 1863, enlarged from a map compiled in 1863 by C.S. Mergell, published by the Chief of Engineers of the Army in 1874, drawn by J. Von Glumer. Positions of troops located in 1891 by Captain S.C. Kellogg. Map Nos. 4-7, with Map No. 7 taking three quarters of the two-page spread. Plus Movements and Positions Preceding Battle of Chickamauga, Map No. 8, taking one quarter of the same two-page spread. Map of the Battlefield of Chickamauga September 19th and 20th 1863, compiled by Edward Ruger, and redrawn by Louis Boedicker, 1867-1868. Corrected and positions of troops located in 1889 by Captain S.C. Kellogg. Sheet No. A, Sheet Nos. 1-8, and Sheet No. Z. This bound set of maps previously belonged to the late James Ashby Armistead, a private collector and direct descendent of Confederate brigadier general Lewis Armistead. Condition: None of the maps are torn, tattered, folded, or wrinkled. It is in very good condition with minimal handling wear. However, there is some visible water staining on several of the maps, starting from the spine and feathering out.