Magnus, Charles [Area Around Richmond with 32 Portraits]

Charles Magnus. [Area Around Richmond with 32 Portraits]. A/A

Ca. 1864. 18 1/2 x 18 1/2. Lithograph. Original hand coloring. Minor tears at edges, otherwise very good condition. 

During the American Civil War, Charles Magnus printed many images for use by military personnel and the general public in the form of letterhead writing paper and envelopes and souvenirs such as this separately issued print. These were sold during the war years and often sent home to show the family where the boys and men were stationed. No doubt, such pictures were sold after the war at regimental reunions, so they had an active market. 

This rare, untitled, map shows the general area around Richmond, Va, then the capitol of the Confederate States of America. The portraits around the map are of Union generals and admirals.