Faden, William “A Plan of The City and Environs of Philadelphia with the Works and Encampments of His Majesty’s Forces Under the Command of of Lieutenant General Sir William Howe, K.B.”

After William Faden.  “A Plan of The City and Environs of Philadelphia with the Works and Encampments of His Majesty’s Forces Under the Command of of Lieutenant General Sir William Howe, K.B.”  From Thomas Scharf and Thompson Westcott History of Philadelphia, 1609-1884.  Philadelphia:  L. H. Everts & Co., 1884.  11 ¾ x 8 1/8 (includes title).  Lithographic facsimile on thin bank note/chine appliqué paper.  With folds as originally issued.  Very good condition.   A fine 19th century facsimile map of William Faden’s rare and important series of Revolutionary War battle maps.  This Faden map shows the situation of the British forces during their stay in Philadelphia from 1777 to 1778, based on a sketch probably drawn by Pierre Nicole.  It depicts the area extending from a ford on the Schuylkill north of Fairmount to the mouth of the river where it empties into the Delaware.  Roads, streams, rivers, and general topography are illustrated, along with homes of prominent families in the