Johnsons Germany (27 results)

Soft cover. Condition: Good. June 24,1939 The Nation magazine.Light browning at edge with small amount of chipping at edge. Bookseller since 1995 (LL-Base2-BS-4-TS-L-Flat) rareviewbooks.

Unbound. Condition: Very Good. Handcolored Map (illustrator). 1st. Plate #775, 76; lovely double page hand-colored map; of Germany No. 2 & No. 3 at the beginning of the US Civil War, decorative strapwork border; w/ Counties, cities, roads, rivers, railroads, wagon roads,canals, ports, etc Size: 17" x 24.5".

Unbound. Condition: Very Good. Handcolored Map (illustrator). 1st. Plate #74; lovely hand-colored map; of Germany, No 1 at the beginning of the US Civil War, decorative strapwork border; w/ Counties, cities, roads, rivers, railroads, wagon roads,canals, ports, etc & with an inset od Hamburg & Bremen Size: 17" x 13.5".

This antique map came from Johnsons New Illustrated (Steel Plate) Family Atlas, published in 1863, by Johnson and Ward. These maps are some of the most colorful andaccurate maps produced in the 1860's. Johnson maps are characterized by hand coloring in red and green and distinctive borders, including iron scrollwork and a Celticdesign. This beautiful double paged map has two distinct, detailed maps of Germany. This map shows the provinces, capitals, railroads, canals, villages and battle fieldsof Germany. This map measures 15.5 inches by 24.25 inches.

This antique map came from Johnson's New Illustrated (Steel Plate) Family Atlas, published in 1863, by Johnson and Ward. These maps are some of the most colorful and accurate maps produced in the 1860's. Johnson maps are characterized by hand coloring in red and green and distinctive borders, including iron scrollwork and a Celtic design. This beautiful map of Germany includes insets of Bremen and Hamburg. This map measures 15.5 inches by 12.5 inches.

Map. Condition: Good. Large hand-colored map, 45.7 x 36 cm (18 x 14 inches), some small spotting, suitable for framing. Removed from a bound volume, Johnson's New Illustrated Family Atlas, plate 74. Some small edge tears that will be covered by a mat when framed. This map shows the roads, rivers, cities, towns, etc. Includes an inset illustration of Hamburg and of Bremen. The Johnson and Browning imprint and border design 1 dates this map between 1860 and 1861."Johnson's map of Germany No. 1, published by A. J. Johnson and R. Browning in 1861, details the regions of Hanover, Mecklenburg Schwerin, Holstein, and Oldenburg, with inset detail plans of Hamburg and Bremen. This map is one of Johnson's earliest attempts to depict the large and awkward range of the German Confederation, dividing the region into four separate maps, Germany 1, 2, and 3, and a separate Prussia sheet. The map features the strapwork style border common to Johnson's atlas work from 1860 to 1863. It was published as plate no. 74 in the 1861 edition of Johnson's New Illustrated Family Atlas."Alvin Jewett Johnson (1827-1884), b. Wallingford, Vermont; school teacher, for some years a book and map seller for J. H. Colton and Co. After some efforts at publishing his own maps, Johnson found success with his Family Atlas, publishing them in Richmond, Virginia and in New York City beginning in 1860. He and his partner Ross C. Browning (1822-1899) evidently purchased rights to Colton's maps, as they appear in the first Johnson's Family Atlas. Johnson updated his maps as cartography became more accurate, and Atlases during the 1860's were bound with maps bearing various dates until that particular map was updated. Johnson and Browning maps were published 1860-1862; Johnson and Ward were years 1862-1866; maps published by A. J. Johnson, A. J. Johnson and Son, A. J. Johnson & Co., date from 1866-1887.Johnson's hand-colored maps are known for their accuracy to detail and are an important record of internal improvements and westward expansion. All are suitable for framing and valued by collectors.

Near the forefront of the atlas publication industry for a quarter century was mapmaker and aggressive marketer Alvin Jewitt Johnson. Around 1860, in a transaction that remains somewhat mysterious, Johnson acquired a set of detailed plates from J.H. Colton, one of the foremost mapmakers of the century, and used them to print the Johnson atlas that was to find its way into homes across the country. Johnsons New Illustrated Family Atlas was first published in 1860, and today these maps have become prized collectibles and true works of cartographic art. The attention to detail and fine hand coloring of these maps make them some of the best collectibles maps from the 19th century. This signal page map illustrates Germany, with inset maps of Hamburg and Bremen. Regions, cities, towns, rail roads, transportation routes and topographical features are noted. A very detailed and colorful map!' This map measures 15.5 inches by 13 inches.

This finely detailed map came from Johnson's New Illustrated (steel Plate) Family Atlas. Map shows cities and towns, rail lines, rivers and lakes, and wagon trails/roads. Each region is individually colored, and includes the traditional decorative border. Includes inset maps of Hamburg and Bremen. This map measures 15.5 inches by 12.5 inches.

This map was issued as part of the extremely difficult to find Johnson's New Illustrated (Steel Plate) Family Atlas, With Descriptions, Geographical, Statisical, and Historical - Compiled, Drawn, and Engraved Under the Supervision of J.H. Colton and A.J. Johnson, T.B. Tilden. This is the first edition of this atlas by A.J. Johnson which was issued almost every year from 1860-1887. Johnson's Atlas "accurately reflects the expansion of our country, showing the growth of cities, towns and counties, as well as the emerging state boundaries in the west, and the development of the railroads nationwide." This map measures 15.5 inches by 12.5 inches.

Johnson and Browning produced "Johnsons New Illustrated Steel Plate Family Atlas" in 1862. Germany is illustrated on this hand colored map. Insets show Bremen and Hamburg at greater detail. Regions are distinguished by bright pastel colors. Railroads, major roads, rivers, lakes, mountains, and the names of kingdoms, provinces, and important cities are identified. This map measures 15.25 inches by 12.5 inches.

Near the forefront of the atlas publication industry for a quartercentury was mapmaker and aggressive marketer Alvin Jewitt Johnson. Around 1860, in a transaction that remains somewhat mysterious, Johnson acquired a set of detailed plates from J.H. Colton, one of the foremost mapmakers of the century, and used them to print the Johnson atlas that was to find its way into homes across the country. Johnsons New Illustrated Family Atlas was first published in 1860, and today these maps have become prized collectibles and true works of cartographic art. The attention to detail and fine hand coloring of these maps make them some of the best collectibles maps from the 19th century. This double page map illustrates Germany, provinces, kingdoms, principalities, cities, towns, villages, battle fields, rail roads, common roads and canals are noted. This map measures 17 inches by 23 inches.

Johnson and Browning produced this steel plate, hand colored map for "Johnsons New Illustrated Family Atlas" in 1862. Germany is illustrated on two maps on this detailed, double page map. Regions are distinguished by bright pastel colors. Other details include lakes, rivers, mountains, railroads, major roads, and the names of countries, regions and important cities. This map measures 15.5 inches by 24 inches.

his antique map came from Johnson's New Illustrated (Steel Plate) Family Atlas, published in 1865, by Johnson and Browning. These maps are some of the most colorful and accurate maps produced in the 1860's. Johnson maps are characterized by hand coloring in red and green and distinctive borders, including iron scrollwork and a Celtic design. This beautiful double paged map has two distinct, detailed maps of Germany. This map shows the provinces, capitals, railroads, canals, villages and battle fields of Germany. This map measures 16 inches by 24 inches.

Near the forefront of the atlas publication industry for a quarter century was mapmaker and aggressive marketer Alvin Jewitt Johnson. Around 1860, in a transaction that remains somewhat mysterious, Johnson acquired a set of detailed plates from J.H. Colton, one of the foremost mapmakers of the century, and used them to print the Johnson atlas that was to find its way into homes across the country. Johnsons New Illustrated Family Atlas was first published in 1860, and today these maps have become prized collectibles and true works of cartographic art. The attention to detail and fine hand coloring of these maps make them some of the best collectibles maps from the 19th century. This map measures 17 inches by 23 inches.

This colorful map came from Johnsons New Illustrated (steel plate) Family Atlas. Includes the the characteristic iron scrollwork decorative border. Shows railroads, common roads, canals, townships, villages, and battle fields. This map is in great condition, and would look nice framed! This is two maps in one--double page. This map measures 15.5 inches by 24 inches.

This colorful map came from Johnsons New Illustrated (steel plate) Family Atlas. Includes the the characteristic iron scrollwork decorative border. Shows railroads, common roads, canals, townships, villages, and battle fields. This map is in great condition, and would look nice framed! Also has nice inset of Hamburg and Bremen. This map measures 15.5 inches by 12.5 inches.

Johnson and Ward, (1863). Blattmaß: ca. 46,2 x 35,3 cm, unten links kleine Karte von Hamburg, unten rechts kleine Karte von Bremen, mit dekorativer Bordüre, (rückseitig eingedruckter Text/teils gering fleckig/breiter Blattrand mit kleinem Einriß)---- Karte von Norddeutschland: Hannover (Kingdom), Hamburg, Lübeck, Bremen, Oldenburg, Holstein, Lauenburg, Anhalt (Dessau, Bernberg & Kothen), Mecklenburg (Schwerin & Strelitz), Lippe Detmold, Schaumburg - 20 Gramm.

This map was issued as part of the extremely difficult to find Johnson's New Illustrated (Steel Plate) Family Atlas, With Descriptions, Geographical, Statisical, and Historical - Compiled, Drawn, and Engraved Under the Supervision of J.H. Colton and A.J. Johnson, T.B. Tilden. This is the first edition of this atlas by A.J. Johnson which was issued almost every year from 1860-1887. Johnson's Atlas "accurately reflects the expansion of our country, showing the growth of cities, towns and counties, as well as the emerging state boundaries in the west, and the development of the railroads nationwide." This map measures 15.5 inches by 24 inches.

This antique map came from Johnson's New Illustrated (Steel Plate) Family Atlas, published in 1867, by A.J. Johnson. These maps are some of the most colorful and accurate maps produced in the 1860's, their attention to detail and the fine steel engraving make them works of art. Johnson maps are characterized by hand coloring in red, green, yellow, and pink and distinctive borders, including iron scrollwork and a Celtic design. This beautiful map of Prussia and Germany shows countries, states and or provinces and regions, cities and towns, lakes, rivers, and water bodies, railroads, forts, and wagon trails. A fine piece that would make a nice addition to any wall in a home or office. Includes an inset map of Northeastern Prussia. This map measures 16.5 inches by 23 inches.

Map. Condition: Very good. Large double-plate hand-colored maps, total of 46 x 67.5 cm (18 x 26 3/4 inches), suitable for framing. There are a few small black spots/blemishes. These are two separate maps printed on one sheet sharing the same border. Will ship folded at center, as found. Removed from a bound volume, Johnson's New Illustrated Family Atlas. The map layout of what constituted Germany in 1860 could not be conveniently laid out as one large map, so these two maps make up part of the area of Germany. The top map is No. 2 and shows Westphalia, Cleves Berg or Rhein Provinces, Hessen Cassel, Darmstadt, Brunswick, Schwarzburg (Sonderhausen & Ruddlstadt), Frankfurt, Waldeck, Reuss (Greitz & Schleitz), Saxen Coburg Gotha, Meiningen (Hildurchausen, Saalfield), Saxen Altenburg, Weimar (Eisenach), and Luxemburg. The bottom map No. 3 contains Bavaria, Wurtemberg, BAden, HohnZollern (Sigmaringen & Hechingen, Nassau, Frankfurt, and Hessen Homburg.These maps shows roads, railroads, rivers, counties, and locales; 1805 battlefields are also marked. The Provinces, Duchys, Kingdoms, Free Towns, &c. are hand-painted in colors. The Johnson and Browning imprint dates this map between 1860 and 1862. Alvin Jewett Johnson (1827-1884), b. Wallingford, Vermont; school teacher, for some years a book and map seller for J. H. Colton and Co. After some efforts at publishing his own maps, Johnson found success with his Family Atlas, publishing them in Richmond, Virginia and in New York City beginning in 1860. He and his partner Ross C. Browning (1822-1899) evidently purchased rights to Colton's maps, as they appear in the first Johnson's Family Atlas. Johnson updated his maps as cartography became more accurate, and Atlases during the 1860's were bound with maps bearing various dates until that particular map was updated. Johnson and Browning maps were published 1860-1862; Johnson and Ward were years 1862-1866; maps published by A. J. Johnson, A. J. Johnson and Son, A. J. Johnson & Co., date from 1866-1887.Johnson's hand-colored maps are known for their accuracy to detail and are an important record of internal improvements and westward expansion. All are suitable for framing and valued by collectors.

Very good. Typical wear and toning along original centerfold. Minor foxing. Size 25 x 17 Inches. This is a beautiful example of the western sheets from A. J. Johnson and R. Browning's 1861 Germany series. The map is divided into two separate maps within the same border. The upper map depicts the states of Westphalia, Clevesberg (Rhein Provinces), Hessen Cassel Darmstadt, Brunswick, Schwarzburg, Frankfurt, Waldeck, Reuss, Saxen Coburg Gotha Meiningen, Saxen Altenburg, Weimar and Luxemburg. The lower map focuses on Bavaria, Wurtenburg, Baden, Frankfurt and Hessen Homburg. Depicting the large and awkward range of the German Confederation has always been a challenge for Johnson. This is one of Johnson's earliest attempts, dividing the region into four separate maps, Germany 1, 2, and 3, and a separate Prussia sheet. Various towns, cities, railways, rivers and several other topographical features are noted with relief shown by hachure. It features the strapwork style border common to Johnson's atlas work from 1860 to 1863. Published by A. J. Johnson and Browning as plate nos. 75 and 76 in the 1861 edition of Johnson's New Illustrated Family Atlas . This is the last edition of the Johnson Atlas to bear the 'Johnson and Browning' imprint. Subsequent editions reflect Ward's 1862 acquisition Ross C. Browning's shares in the firm.

Very good. Minor wear along original centerfold. Text on verso. Size 24 x 18 Inches. This is a beautiful example of the western sheets from Johnson and Ward's 1863 Germany series. The map is divided into two separate maps within the same border. The upper map depicts the states of Westphalia, Clevesberg (Rhein Provinces), Hessen Cassel Darmstadt, Brunswick, Schwarzburg, Frankfurt, Waldeck, Reuss, Saxen Coburg Gotha Meiningen, Saxen Altenburg, Weimar and Luxemburg. The lower map focuses on Bavaria, Wurtenburg, Baden, Frankfurt and Hessen Homburg. Depicting the large and award range of the German Confederation has always been a challenge for Johnson. This is one of Johnson's earliest attempts, dividing the region into four separate maps, Germany 1, 2, and 3, and a separate Prussia sheet. Various towns, cities, railways, rivers and several other topographical features are noted with relief shown by hachure. Features the fretwork style border common to Johnson's atlas work from 1863 to 1869. Published by Johnson and Ward as plate nos. 80-81 in the scarce 1863 edition of Johnson's Family Atlas . This is the second edition of the Johnson atlas to bear the Johnson and Ward imprint. References: Rumsey 0352.056 (1864 edition). Philips (atlases) 843.

Very good. Text on verso. Minor wear along original centerfold. Verso repair near top border. Light overall toning. Size 17 x 25 Inches. This is a beautiful example of the western sheets from Johnson and Ward's 1864 Germany series. The map is divided into two separate maps within the same border. The upper map depicts the states of Westphalia, Clevesberg (Rhein Provinces), Hessen Cassel Darmstadt, Brunswick, Schwarzburg, Frankfurt, Waldeck, Reuss, Saxen Coburg Gotha Meiningen, Saxen Altenburg, Weimar and Luxemburg. The lower map focuses on Bavaria, Wurtenburg, Baden, Frankfurt and Hessen Homburg. Depicting the large and award range of the German Confederation has always been a challenge for Johnson. This is one of Johnson's earliest attempts, dividing the region into four separate maps, Germany 1, 2, and 3, and a separate Prussia sheet. Various towns, cities, railways, rivers and several other topographical features are noted with relief shown by hachure. It features the fretwork style border common to Johnson's atlas work from 1863 to 1869. Steel plate engraving prepared by A. J. Johnson for publication as plate nos. 85 and 86 in the 1864 edition of his New Illustrated Atlas . This is the first edition of the Johnson'sAtlasto bear the Johnson & Ward imprint and the only edition to identify the firm as the 'Successors to Johnson and Browning (Successors to J. H. Colton and Company). References: Rumsey 0352.056. Philips (atlases) 843.

Very good condition. Blank on verso. Minor verso reinforcement along original centerfold. Size 24 x 16 Inches. This is A. J. Johnson and Ward's 1862 map of western Germany. Divided into two separate maps. The upper map depicts the states of Westphalia, Clevesberg (Rhein Provinces), Hessen Cassel Darmstadt, Brunswick, Schwarzburg, Frankfurt, Waldeck, Reuss, Saxen Coburg Gotha Meiningen, Saxen Altenburg, Weimar and Luxemburg. The lower map focuses on Bavaria, Wurtenburg, Baden, Frankfurt and Hessen Homburg. Depicting the large and award region of the German Confederation has always been a challenge for Johnson. This is one of Johnson's earliest attempts, dividing the region into four separate maps, Germany 1, 2, and 3, and a separate Prussia sheet. Features the strapwork border common to Johnson's atlas work from 1860 to 1863. Steel plate engraving prepared by A. J. Johnson for publication as page nos.

Very good. Blank on verso. Minor overall toning. Size 13.5 x 16 Inches. This is a beautiful example of the northern sheet from A. J. Johnson and R. Browning's 1861 Germany series. Details the regions of Hanover, Mecklenburg Schwerin, Holstein and Oldenburg, with inset detail plans of Hamburg and Bremen. The map is color coded according to district. Depicting the large and awkward range of the German Confederation has always been a challenge for Johnson. This is one of Johnson's earliest attempts, dividing the region into four separate maps, Germany 1, 2, and 3, and a separate Prussia sheet. Various towns, cities, railways, rivers and several other topographical features are noted with relief shown by hachure. This map features the strapwork style border common to Johnson's atlas work from 1860 to 1863. Published by A. J. Johnson and Browning as plate no. 74 in the 1861 edition of Johnson's New Illustrated Family Atlas . This is the last edition of the Johnson Atlas to bear the 'Johnson and Browning' imprint. Subsequent editions reflect Ward's 1862 acquisition Ross C. Browning's shares in the firm.

Very good condition. Light overall toning. Size 12.5 x 16 Inches. A very beautiful example of the northern sheet from Johnson's Germany series. Details Hanover, Mecklenburg Schwerin, Holstein and Oldenburg. Insets detail the city of Hamburg and the city of Bremen. Color coded according district. Shows railways, lakes, rivers and towns. Features the strapwork style border common to Johnson's atlas work from 1860 to 1863. Published by A. J. Johnson and Ward as plate number 79 in the 1862 edition of Johnson's New Illustrated Family Atlas . This is the first edition of the Family Atlas to bear the Johnson and Ward imprint.

Stahlstich mit Grenz- und Flächenkolorit, Darst. 42 x 58 (H) mit ornamentaler Umrahmung Bll. 45,5 x 66 cm Mittelfalz unterlegt (älter), Blattränder etwas lädiert und zum Teil unterlegt, im Ganzen gut erhalten. Auf Wunsch Digitalaufnahme in jpg-Format erhältlich- photo in jpg-format available. Je nach Versandart können die Portokosten bis zu 2 weniger als angegeben betragen. Links unten Text und Meilenanzeiger, rechts unten Nebenkarte: "North Eastern Prussia". Zeigt Deutschland mit Ostpreussen in der Ausdehnung von 1866. Sprache: Deutschu.