Detailed large double hemisphere map of the world shaded in colors of pink, yellow, and blue, with some red outlining. The map is set within elaborate Victorian pattern borders.<\/p>\n
Alvin Jewett (A.J.) Johnson, the publisher, is best known for his atlases, issued in many editions in the second half of the 19th century, beginning with the publication of\u00a0Johnson’s New Illustrated (Steel Plate) Family Atlas. Apparently Joseph H. Colton of the Colton family of cartographic publishers sold his atlas plates to Johnson in 1860: the title page credits Johnson and Joseph H. Colton with the supervision of the compilation, drawing and engraving, and is copyrighted by Johnson & Browning, \u201cSuccessors to J.H. Colton and Company.\u201d The plates were based upon maps from previous Colton publications, although the decorative borders are different. Later editions of the\u00a0Family Atlas\u00a0published in 1862 and 1863 are credited to Johnson and Ward, \u201csuccessors to Johnson and Browning.\u201d Editions continued to be published in New York until 1885.<\/p>\n
The Colton maps that Johnson took over were engraved on steel plates and then transferred to lithographic stones for printing, rather than being produced using the cheaper wax engraving method commonly used by other U.S. map publishers in this period. Scholars speculate that the Coltons chose the method for its better quality, having set their sights on competing with European publishers in the higher-end atlas market. A.J. Johnson also published separately issued maps with D.G. Johnson and others.<\/p>\n
Condition: Generally very good with the usual light toning, wear, soiling. Central fold, as issued.<\/p>\n
Reference:<\/p>\n
Ristow, Walter W.\u00a0American Maps and Mapmakers: Commercial Cartography in the Nineteenth Century. Detroit: Wayne State University Press, 1985. p. 325.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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\nJohnson’s Globular World<\/strong>
\nfrom Johnson’s New Illustrated (Steel Plate) Family Atlas, With Descriptions, Geographical, Statistical, and Historical <\/strong><\/em>
\nJohnson & Browning, Richmond, Virginia and New York: c. 1860-1885
\nHand-colored lithograph
\n18 x 26 1\/2 inches
\n$450<\/p>\n