Johnsons Ohio by Johnson Browning (4 results)
- First Edition
Seller: Art Source International Inc., Boulder, U.S.A.Art Source International Inc.
Contact seller5-star sellerThis 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. Johns…on 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 24 inches by 17 inches.
Seller: Art Source International Inc., Boulder, U.S.A.Art Source International Inc.
Contact seller5-star sellerJohnson and Browning produced this steel plate, hand colored map for "Johnsons New Illustrated Family Atlas" in 1862. Ohio and Indiana are illustrated on this detailed,double page map. Counties are distinguished by bright pastel colors. Other details include railroads, lakes, rivers, mountains, major roads, and the names of stat…es,counties and important cities. This map measures 24 inches by 17 inches.
Seller: Art Source International Inc., Boulder, U.S.A.Art Source International Inc.
Contact seller5-star sellerNear the forefront of the atlas publication industry for a quartercentury was mapmaker and aggressive marketer Alvin JewittJohnson. Around 1860, in a transaction that remains somewhatmysterious, Johnson acquired a set of detailed plates fromJ.H. Colton, one of the foremost mapmakers of the century, andused them to print the John…son atlas that was to find its way intohomes across the country. Johnsons New Illustrated FamilyAtlas was first published in 1860, and today these maps havebecome prized collectibles and true works of cartographic art.The attention to detail and fine hand coloring of these mapsmake them some of the best collectibles maps from the 19thcentury. This double page map shows the state of Ohio, with an inset illustration of the State Capitol at Columbus. Counties, cities, towns, rail roads, common roads and rivers are noted. Great detailing and coloring. This map measures 17 inches by 23 inches.
Seller: Art Source International Inc., Boulder, U.S.A.Art Source International Inc.
Contact seller5-star sellerThis antique map came from Johnson's New Illustrated (Steel Plate) Family Atlas, published in 1864, 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 Celt…ic design. This beautiful double page state map includes a depiction of the State Capitol at Columbus. This map measures 24.5 inches by 17.5 inches.
