Johnsons Western Hemisphere Eastern (8 results)

Unbound. Condition: Very Good. 1st. Plate #4,5: lovely double page map (lite toning) ; hemispheric projections of the world in the mid 19th century Size: 17 x 24.5 Inches. Handcolored Map (illustrator).

Engraving. Condition: Good. Large double-plate hand-colored map, 46 x 67.5 cm (18 x 26 3/4 inches), some incidental spotting, suitable for framing. Will ship folded at center, as found. Removed from a bound volume, Johnson's New Illustrated Family Atlas. This is an example of Johnson & Browning's use of a map first published by J. H. Colton & Co. and copyrighted by Colton in 1855. It has Alaska as a Russian Possession, the Hawaiian Islands as the Sandwich Islands, large swaths of central Africa "unexplored," Palestine as part of Turkey, &c.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.…

This finely detailed double-page 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. This nice map still shows much of Antarctica undiscovered. This map measures 27 inches by 15 inches.…

Johnson and Browning produced this steel plate, hand colored map for "Johnsons New Illustrated Family Atlas" in 1862. The Eastern and Western Hemispheres are illustrated on this detailed, double page map. Countries and regionsare distinguished by bright pastel colors. Other details include lakes, rivers, mountains, and the names of continents, countries, and important cities. This map measures 26.5 inches by 14.5 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 shows the world in a hemispheric setting. One of the most sought after maps made by Johnson. Note, that the Antarctic Continent is mostly undiscovered. A fine piece that would make a nice addition to any wall in a home or office. This map measures 26.5 inches by 16 inches.…

This map is from Johnsons New Illustrated Family Atlas of the World printed in 1863 by Johnson and Ward. Johnson maps are characterized by hand coloring in red and green and distinctive border. This is a beautiful map of both the Eastern and Western Hemispheres colored in vibrant pastels. Details include counrties and important cities, rivers, and mountain ranges. Antartica's coast has barely been explored. This map measures 27 inches by 15 inches.…

This map is from Johnsons New Illustrated Family Atlas of the World printed in 1864 by Johnson and Ward. Johnson maps are characterized by hand coloring in red and green and distinctive border. This is a beautiful map of both the Eastern and Western Hemispheres colored in vibrant pastels. Details include countries and important cities, rivers, and mountain ranges. Antartica's coast has barely been explored. This map measures 27 inches by 18 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 26 inches by 16 inches.…