Delaware and Maryland

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Lithograph, color by Johnson & Ward, published 1862 by Johnson & Ward, New York. Image size: 400 by 320mm (15 by 12 inches). From Johnson's New Illustrated Family Atlas — the leading American atlas of the Civil War era. A.J. Johnson (Alvin Jewett Johnson, 1827–1884) was a New York publisher who created one of the most popular American atlas series of the mid-19th century. Having acquired the plates from Joseph H. Colton in 1860, Johnson produced Johnson's New Illustrated Family Atlas in many editions, partnering first with Browning and then with Benjamin P. Ward (Johnson & Ward, 1863–1866). The Family Atlas went through numerous editions during and after the Civil War, incorporating the latest geographic, railroad, and statistical information. Johnson's maps were engraved on steel with the finest detail available and are distinguished by their vivid hand-applied outline coloring. They are today among the most recognizable and collectible American antique maps of the 19th century. This very detailed antique map shows the states Maryland, Delaware and Pennsylvania. The cartouche and an inset map of the district of Columbia is in the lower left corner. Some explanations and a mileage scale are on the left of the inset map. In very good condition.

Johnson & Ward – Delaware and Maryland · Antique Map, Lithograph · 400 x 320mm · Johnson & Ward, New York 1862