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The Earliest Depiction of the Battle of Bunker Hill -- Printed Days after the Battle
Detailed American map of the area around Boston Harbor, which includes the first depiction of the Battle of Bunker Hill on a printed map, with the southern facing part shown in flames. The map appeared in the June 1775 Pennsylvania Magazine.
This map is the earliest printed depiction of the Battle of Bunker Hill, June 17, 1775. Printed only days after the battle and nearly 2 months before news of the battle reached England.
The references shown in the key note below the cartouche and the note regarding the burning of Charleston by British Regulars on Jun 17, 1775 are the earliest printed references to the battle to appear on a printed map.
The map is also one of the earliest maps printed in America to show Boston Harbor.
Rarity
The map is rare on the market. This is the second example we have offered in over 30 years (1992-2024).
![[ Theater of American Revolution / 1776 ] A Map of the Country round Philadelphia including Part of New Jersey New York Staten Island & Long Island](https://storage.googleapis.com/raremaps/img/small/110744.jpg)
