unbound
1861 · New York
by JOHNSON & BROWNING
New York: Johnson & Browning, 1861. First. unbound. very good. Map. Engraving with original hand coloring. Image measures 12.5" x 15.5". Sheet measures 14" x 18". Shows some light foxing and staining. In very good condition. Largely unexplored interior reflected in this well designed map. Includes six reference keys noting counties and discoveries. Alvin Jewett Johnson (1827-1884) is one of the most prolific American publishers of the 19th century. He opened his own company in 1856 that produced atlases, maps and encyclopedias. The company made great maps based on those by J.H. Colton and Johnson produced a newly updated version every year up until the late 19th century. (Inventory #: 283808)