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1865 "Johnson's Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Rhode Island" Map

Creator: Johnson and Ward
Offered by: The Great Republic

Description
Presented is an original 1865 "Johnson's Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Rhode Island" map. This map was issued as page 25 and 26 in the 1865 edition of “Johnson's New Illustrated (Steel Plate) Family Atlas.” The map is engraved with attractive hand coloring, with states and counties outlined in bold pink outline, and a decorative fleur-de-lis border. The map is beautifully detailed, with cities, towns, roads, railroads and important geographical markers all identified. A publisher’s note that “The City of Boston, Chelsea, North Chelsea, Winthrop, and adjacent Islands form the County of Suffolk" appears at right.

This 1865 Johnson and Ward publication of “Johnson's New Illustrated (Steel Plate) Family Atlas” was written by Richard Swainson Fisher, M.D. Fisher was also the author of "Colton's General Atlas of the World," "The Gazetteer of the United States," and a past editor of the Journal of American Geographical and Statistical Society. The publishing company of Johnson and Ward was a successor to Johnson and Browning, themselves a successor to the famous publishing company, J. H. Colton and Company. A combination of both new plates and older, updated ones, all of the maps in this atlas were compiled, drawn, and engraved under the supervision of J. H. Colton and A. J. Johnson. The new plates, copyrighted by A.J. Johnson, were made exclusively for Johnson's New Illustrated Family Atlas. Others are the same as used in "Colton's General Atlas."

This early 1865 issued atlas offered a really unique and timely snapshot of the United States just after the Civil War. In addition to the maps, the atlas had several pages of American history, recent federal census data, and geographical and statistical notes.The highlight was its “Chronological History of the Civil War in America” with battle records and dates. It also contained updates on the assassination of Abraham Lincoln and subsequent pursuit and death of John Wilkes Booth and included two Civil War-era maps, one of the “Vicinity of Richmond and Peninsular Campaign in Virginia” and the “New Military Map of the United States.”

CONDITION:

Fine condition overall. Hand Colored. Page 25 and 26 from “Johnson's New Illustrated (Steel Plate) Family Atlas.” Several tapped tears along top and bottom. Small acid burn spots, paper is brittle with toning. Archivally presented with acid-free mats. Sold unframed, as-is.

Mat Dimensions: 20 1/2" H x 27" W.

Accompanied by our company's letter of authenticity.

More Information

Documentation:	Certificate of Authenticity
Period:	1900-1919
Condition:	Good.
Styles / Movements:	Traditional
Incollect Reference #:	750089

Dimensions

W.	27 in;	H.	20.5 in;
W.	68.58 cm;	H.	52.07 cm;

Message from Seller:

Established in 2010, The Great Republic specializes in one-of-a-kind collectibles that honor American history, with a special focus on the rare and unique. Our collection is complete with rarities that are sure to wow, such as first edition books, antique hand-sewn flags from the Civil War, vintage travel posters, and original signatures from American presidents, such as George Washington and Abraham Lincoln, just to name a few. P: 719.471.6157 E: headquarters@great-republic.com