Johnson's Central America
- unbound
- New York: Johnson & Ward, 1863
New York: Johnson & Ward, 1863. unbound. Map. Engraving with original hand coloring. Image measures 12 1/2" x 15 1/2"
Clear and detailed map of Central America published in 1863. An ornate decorative border surrounds the map. Includes views of The Isthmus of Panama, The Nicaragua Route, and the harbor of San Juan de Nicaragua, as well as grid plans of the City of Panama, and Aspinwall City on the island of Manzanilla. In very good condition. Archival tape repair to chipped corner, not affecting the image.
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.
Clear and detailed map of Central America published in 1863. An ornate decorative border surrounds the map. Includes views of The Isthmus of Panama, The Nicaragua Route, and the harbor of San Juan de Nicaragua, as well as grid plans of the City of Panama, and Aspinwall City on the island of Manzanilla. In very good condition. Archival tape repair to chipped corner, not affecting the image.
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.