1863 Johnson Antique Atlas Map Maine United States

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You are bidding on a very rare 100% authentic antique hand colored map of the above region and year from a Johnson Atlas. AJ Johnson was one of the pre-eminent American map publishers in the mid-19th Century. These atlas are becoming increasingly difficult to find. Complete atlases are currently being offered at antiquarian bookstores at prices that can range between $2,000 to $3,000!!! This is NOT a copy or reproduction and is an original antique map from the year shown. Publisher: A. J. Johnson published maps from 1860 to the late 1880s. He began his publishing empire with the purchase of J. H. Coltonâe(tm)s map plates in 1860. Johnson transferred the original Colton steel plate engravings to cheaper lithographic stones, allowing his firm to produce more maps at a lower price point. The next three years would see Johnson rise to become the most prominent American map publisher of his period. At the outbreak of the Civil War, Johnson transitioned his publishing firm from Virginia to New York, w it continued to produce maps and atlases into the 1880s. Johnson maps are known for their size, accuracy, detail, and stunning, vivid hand coloring. General Description: 1.Interesting and very detailed map. This stunning map is a steel plate lithograph which has been hand colored in wonderfully intense colors. It is noteworthy because of its vivid hand coloration and precise engraving, as well as for its size and detail. Indeed, Johnsonâe(tm)s maps are among the largest and most colorful 19th century maps ever made. Johnsonâe(tm)s maps are also especially admired for their wide decorative borders, which, in their rugged detail, express something of the American Frontier spirit. Political boundaries as well as individual regions/counties and shows towns, roads, railways, rivers, lakes, bays, harbors, islands and other important places. 2. The map is in great condition considering the age of the map. The overall size of the map sheet is large at approximately 18 inches by 14 inches. The map is far more beautiful than my pictures show. This map will look wonderful when matted and framed and will be a great addition to your collection. 3. The map is a 100% orignal and genuine antique map. The map looks far nicer than my pictures show. 4. Full gallery value is many times my asking price. 5. Why am I selling my maps at low prices??? - because for years I have been selling off my entire collection on eBay. If you are looking for something special then please contact me and I may have it. Map Collecting: Maps are great gifts and perfect decorative additions to any home or office. They are compelling objects that instantly grab peopleâe(tm)s attention and transport them to a different time and place. Owning an antique map is much like owning a window into the past. An antique map can be a veritable passage back in time, allowing one to imagine the world much as the mapmaker himself did 100, 200 or even 300 years ago! These are great collectibles not only for their decorative and art value but as a financial investment as well. Remember, these are becoming more rare everyday as collectors purchase them, and of course they are not making the atlases any longer, so purchase a map while they are still affordable. All of my maps are investment grade and collectible quality. The value of this original will only increase over time. Many people are now starting to offer cheap reproductions/copies. Why spend the money for something like that when you can have an original for a few dollars more that will only increase in value over time. ** I DO NOT SELL REPRODUCTIONS !!! ** Please also view all of my other maps for sale at very reasonable prices ** Please review all of my positive feeback of satisfied winners from past auctions. Payment Terms: US bidders: Terms: PayPal is accepted . Check or money order is preferred. Check clearing waiting time is ten (10) days. Payment is expected wit... read more

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