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2nd Anglo-Marhatta War Hand-Drawn British Map

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:500.00 USD Estimated At:1,000.00 - 1,500.00 USD
2nd Anglo-Marhatta War Hand-Drawn British Map
<B>Rare Second Anglo-Marhatta War Hand-Drawn British Army Map,</B></I> “<I>Plan of the operations carried on before the Town of Bhurpoor in Jany and Febry, 1805,</B></I>” one page, 13.5” x 18”. Exquisite example of contemporary military cartography signed by a Captain E. Lindsay of the 22nd Regiment. Inks and watercolors are here employed to render a realistic view of the Indian fortress that was besieged by the British in a costly war on behalf of the East India Company. Large split along central horizontal fold, else fine condition. Suitable for framing.<BR><BR><b>Shipping:</b> Flat Material, Small (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.heritageauctions.com/common/shipping.php">view shipping information</a>)