Johnson's Turkey in Asia, Persia, Arabia &c
- unbound
- New York: Johnson and Ward, 1863
New York: Johnson and Ward, 1863. unbound. Map. Engraving with original hand coloring. Image measures 12 1/4" x 16 3/8"
This beautiful 1863 issued by Johnson and Ward depicts the region extending from Constantinople and the Nile River Valley to the Indus River Valley, including the Arabian Peninsula, Persia, Afghanistan, Belochistan, Syria, and Mesopotamia. Three vignettes showing views of Muscat, Trebisond, and the Castle and Port of Smyrna adorn the map, which is surrounded by Johnon's signature decorative border. In good condition, with minor damp stain to upper right corner.
Alvin Jewett Johnson (1827-1884) was 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.
This beautiful 1863 issued by Johnson and Ward depicts the region extending from Constantinople and the Nile River Valley to the Indus River Valley, including the Arabian Peninsula, Persia, Afghanistan, Belochistan, Syria, and Mesopotamia. Three vignettes showing views of Muscat, Trebisond, and the Castle and Port of Smyrna adorn the map, which is surrounded by Johnon's signature decorative border. In good condition, with minor damp stain to upper right corner.
Alvin Jewett Johnson (1827-1884) was 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.