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Map of the Day: Johnson Map of the United States (1863)

September 20th, 2010

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Johnson’s military map of the United States. Original hand coloring and hand outlining. Steel plate engraved map.
 
From Johnson’s New Illustrated Family Atlas of the World, 1863. A classic atlas from the mid-Civil War period from the United States, first edition 1860 (mainly Colton derived). The 1863 atlas in particular is unique for its amalgamation of earlier Browning and Colton engravings with newer maps holding a revised border design. The Johnson series of maps are known for their detail, rich hand-coloring, relation to the periods of Civil War and American Expansion in the West, and for their vividly American style of cartography.  Mapmaker A.J. Johnson, New York, United States. 
 
Map size 61 cm x 43 cm, center fold as issued minor toning at edges and in center fold Minor tear at margin that does not extend to map.

Condition very good.

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Map of the Day: Andree map of Burma and Malaysia (1893)

September 19th, 2010

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Andree map of Burma and Malaysia. Attractive original factory coloring, and one of the most detailed maps of the period. One of the first examples of the more modern style of mapmaking that came to define 20th century mapmaking.

Map size 40 cm x 28 cm. Condition fine. On thick, glossy stock paper.

Derived from Andrees Allgemeiner Handatlas in 91 Haupt- und 86 Nebenkarten. Bielefeld und Leipzig, Verlag von Velhagen and Klasing, 1893. 

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Map of the Day: Johnson Map of World Geography (1863)

September 18th, 2010

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Johnson’s map of an introduction to World Geography, with several smaller hemisphere maps. Original hand outlining and coloring from the period, steel engraved map. 

Map size 40 cm x 32 cm. Condition good. Minor toning/foxing, stain to upper portion. 

Derived from Johnson’s New Illustrated Family Atlas of the World, 1863. Classic vintage plate from the mid-Civil War period. Mapmaker A.J. Johnson, New York, United States. 

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Map of the Day: Ginn and Heath map of Alexander’s Empire (1879)

September 17th, 2010

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Ginn and Heath map of the empire of Alexander. factory coloring. 

Map size 32 cm x 24 cm. Center fold as issued.

Condition very good to fine. No rips or tears, small toning at edges.

From Ginn and Heath’s Classical Atlas of the World, Ginn and Heath Publishers, New York, 1879.

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Map of the Day: VA Malte-Brun Map of Ancient Italy (1861)

September 16th, 2010

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Malte-Brun map of Ancient Italy. Original hand outlining and coloring from the period, steel engraved map. 

Map size 31 cm x 22 cm. Condition very good to fine. Minor toning/foxing. 

Derived from Atlas de la Geographie Universelle. Nouvelle Edition. Malte-Brun and M. J. J. N. Huot, Paris. Classic vintage plate from the mid-19th century period. Mapmaker Victor Adolphe Malte-Brun, son of Conrad Malte-Brun, and founder of the French institute Societe de Geographie. VA Malte-Brun was secretary general. 

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Map of the Day: Huot Map of France in 1789 (1867)

September 15th, 2010

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Huot map of France in 1789. Original hand outlining and coloring.

From Atlas de la Geographie Universelle (description de toutes les parties du monde), nouvelle edition. By M.J.J.N. Huot, in association with Malte-Brun. Publisher Garnier Freres, Paris.

Map size 29.5 cm x 22 cm.

Condition very good+ to fine. Light toning at edges.

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Map of the Day: Huot Map of Egypt, Nubia and Abyssinia (1867)

September 14th, 2010

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Huot map of Egypte, Nubie, and Abyssinie, with transportation networks. Original hand outlining and coloring.

From Atlas de la Geographie Universelle (description de toutes les parties du monde), nouvelle edition. By M.J.J.N. Huot, in association with Malte-Brun. Publisher Garnier Freres, Paris.

Map size 29.5 cm x 22 cm.

Condition very good+ to fine. Light toning at edges.

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Map of the Day: Drury Map of Pennsylvania (1822)

September 13th, 2010

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Drury map of Pennsylvania, with Pittsburg. Original hand coloring and outlining.

From Geography for School, Upon a Plan Entirely New Atlas of Forty Luminous and Concise Maps. By Luke Drury, A. M. (USA). Publisher Miller and Hutchins, Providence, Rhode Island. Drury was a preeminent mapmaker of the early 19th century, and his state maps in particular were noted for their quality and accuracy before being largely overtaken by Finley.

Map size 24 cm x 16 cm.

Condition good. Spotting and toning throughout. Excellent candidate for restoration.

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Map of the Day: Dufour Map of Europe in 1789 (1863)

September 12th, 2010

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Dufour’s Map of Europe in 1789 after the French Revolution. Original hand coloring and outlining, strong and bright colors.

From Atlas Universel: Physique, Historique et Politique de Geographie Ancienne et Moderne. By H. Dufour, with steel engraving by Ch. Dyonnet in Paris, France. Dufour’s Atlas Universel was one of the most important atlas series to be published in France during the 19th Century. Adolphe Hippolye (Auguste-Henri) Dufour was a student of Lapie, and a key member of France’s mid 19th-century cartography community.

Map size large folio, 76 cm x 55 cm.

Condition very good. Center fold as issued. Light toning at edges and in fold.

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Map of the Day: Mitchell Map of Maine (1852)

September 11th, 2010

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Mitchell and Cowperthwait map of Maine, with county coloring. Original hand outlining and coloring.

From A New Universal Atlas of the World, containing maps of the various empires, kingdoms, states and republics of the World. By William Augustus Mitchell, one of the most notable American mapmakers of the 19th century. The early pre-1855 Mitchell editions in particular are prized for their accuracy and rarity, especially in their representations of the American West and Asia. Publisher Thomas, Cowperthwait, and co., Philadelphia.

Map size 43 cm x 35 cm.

Condition good. Minor toning at edges and spotting throughout. Minor bend on one corner (flat). Good candidate for restoration.

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