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American 19th Century Map Publishers
Colton,   Johnson / Ward,   Mitchell,   Asher / Adams

The maps listed below are those of 19th century publishers in the United States. Among them is the publishing firm of Alvin J. Johnson.  Johnson, prior to forming his own business was a book canvasser with the J. H. Colton Company of New York.  Johnson became a competitor to both Colton and S. Augustus Mitchell by the mid 1800's.  By 1863 Johnson had taken on a new partner, Benjamin P. Ward (previously Ross C. Browning was Johnson’s partner and many maps carry that name).  Asher & Adams were publishers during this same period and were located at 59 Beekman Street in New York:
 

368.10      Map of North America, 1856, by Charles Desilver, Philadelphia

 

A fine example of Desilver’s work as a publisher; the map details early western territorial borders and shows the Gadsden boundary with Mexico, finalized in early 1854.  Alaska is identified as Russian America.  The Nebraska Territory extends from Kansas to Canada.  Detail includes Mexico, Central America, British America and Greenland.    The map is rated Very Good [see our rating criteria on the Home Page] with no apparent flaws and measures approximately (12.8" x 15.8").      $110.  ($10.50 shipping / handling / ins.)     ***SOLD***

368.11 Map of North America, 1853, by Thomas, Cowperthwaite & Company, Philadelphia

 

This map is somewhat earlier than #368.10 and shows the pre-Gadsden boundary with Mexico.  Washington Territory, the Missouri Territory are shown extending from the Indian Territory to Canada.  The map is dated 1853 but was not issued until 1853.  In pastel color, it measures approximately (12.9" x 15.6") and is rated Very Good with no apparent flaws.     $110.  ($10.50 shipping / handling / ins.)  ***SOLD***

368.12 Johnson’s North and South Carolina, c 1864, by Johnson and Ward, New York

 

The map depicts the two states and county boundaries in color, roads, other geographic features are shown.  The map has an insert of Charleston, and within that insert is a small insert of Fort Sumter.  Two vignettes at the left-hand corners: Table Mountain; Chimney Rocks and French Board River.  The map is rated Very Good with only normal age toning and measures approximately (17.2" x 24.2").   $ 125.  ($10.50 Shipping / Handling / Ins.)    ***SOLD***

368.13 Johnson’s Kentucky and Tennessee, c1864, by Johnson and Ward, New York

 

A Civil War era map of the two states with typical fine Johnson detail.  The map includes portions of southern Indiana and Ohio as well as north Alabama.  Three vignettes that embellish the map: State House - Nashville,  Navy Yard-Memphis, and the Entrance to the Mammoth Cave.  The map is rated Very Good with only normal age toning and measures approximately (17.1" x 23.2").         $125.  ($10.50 Shipping / Handling / Ins.)

368.16 Maine, 1855, by Joseph Hutchins Colton, New York

 

A very detailed map of the State of Maine with counties, railroads, roadways, canals, villages and printed in pastels colors depicting the various county boundaries.  The Map is rated Very Good [see our rating criteria on the Home Page] and measures approximately (12.8" x 15.3').       $65.  ($10.50 Shipping / Handling / Ins.)   ***SOLD***

368.17       Louisiana, 1855, by G. W. & C. B. Colton, New York

 

A detailed map of the state and county boundaries with roadways, canals, railroads, cities and villages of Louisiana.  From the Colton General Atlas, the map has the typical scrolled border.  The map is rated Very Good [see our rating criteria on the Home Page] and measures approximately (16.2" x 12.8").     $85.  ($10.50 Shipping / Handling / Ins.)    ***SOLD***

368.18      Georgia, 1855, by Joseph Hutchins Colton, New York

 

A detailed state and county boundary map illustrating roads, railroads, canals, cities and villages from the Atlas of the World.  The map is rated Very good and measures approximately (12.5" x 15.5") with a certificate of authenticity.     $75.   ($10.50 Shipping / Handling / Ins.)    ***SOLD***

368.19   City of Baltimore, 1855, by Joseph Hutchins Colton, New York

 

A very fine and detailed map of this major east coast city just prior to the Civil War,  depicting the city Wards in light pastel colors.  Streets are named and major buildings are identified, and railroads are shown.  The map is rated Very good [see our rating criteria on the Home Page] and measures approximately (13.3" x 16.5").      $110.  ($10.50 Shipping / handling / Ins.)    ***SOLD***

368.20    Missouri, 1855, by George Woolworth Colton, New York

 

a detailed steel engraving of this mid-west state from the Colton Atlas of the World.  The map depicts the counties in light pastel colors with towns, cities, and major roadways indicated.  There is an insert of St. Louis and the Indian Territory is shown in the southwest quadrant.  The map is rated Very Good and measures approximately (13.2" x 16.1").      $65.  ($10.50 Shipping / Handling / Ins.)    ***SOLD***

368.21      Plan of Boston, 1860, by S. Augustus Mitchell, Philadelphia

 

A detailed view of the city with streets and major buildings named.  In original outline color the map includes an insert of Boston Harbor.  With the typical Mitchell grapevine border, the map is rated Very Good and measures approximately (11.1" x 9.5").    $42. ($ 8.50 Shipping / Handling / Ins.)     ***SOLD***

368.22 Plan of New Orleans, 1870, by S. Augustus Mitchell, Philadelphia

 

The map depicts the Wards of the city in pastel color with streets and major buildings named.  A distance scale and the typical Mitchell grapevine border complete the map which is rated Very Good [see our rating criteria on the Home Page].  The map measures approximately (9.5" x 11.4").    $ 60.  ($8.50 Shipping / Handling / Ins.)   ***SOLD***

368.23    Plan of Boston, 1878, by S. Augustus Mitchell, Philadelphia

 

This is the large plan of the city by Mitchell from his Atlas of the World.  The map shows the districts by number an pastel color and includes an insert - Map of the Country around Boston showing also its Harbor & Islands.  The map is rated Very Good and measures approximately (20.8" x 13.6").      $180.  ($10.50 Shipping / Handling / Ins.)

368.24         County Map of Michigan and Wisconsin, 1863,  by Samuel Augustus Mitchell, Philadelphia

 

A very fine example of Mitchell’s maps from his General Atlas.  With the detailed floral border to the pastel color used to distinguish the various counties, the map provides wonderful geographic information on the two states just prior to the Civil War.  The map is rated Very Good with only several small tear marks on the upper side,  well outside the border and the map measures approximately (13.3" x 10.7").    $85.  ($10.50 Shipping / Handling / Ins.)      ***SOLD***

368.25    Johnson’s California and the Territories of  New Mexico, Arizona, Colorado, Nevada and Utah, 1864, by Johnson & Ward, Philadelphia

 

In 1863 Alvin J. Johnson and Benjamin P. Ward formed the next generation of the Johnson mapping business.  Ward was an agent for the Johnson company and when Johnson’s former partner, Browning left the company; Ward was elevated to full partner with mainly duties in the field, marketing their maps and atlases. This map is from their Family Atlas.  The map is embellished with interesting printed notations about the Indian tribes of the great southwest. Mail routes of the Pony Express are shown as well as military forts and trails.  The map is rated Very Good [see our rating criteria on the Home Page] was several repairs noted at the maps left edge and a centerfold tear that has been repaired with archival tape.  The map measures approximately (17.6" x 25.1").   $250.  ($10.50 Shipping / Handling / Ins.)

368.26   County Map of Florida, c1860, by Samuel Augustus Mitchell, Philadelphia

 

A fine example of Mitchell’s mapping.  Depicting Florida just prior to the Civil War the map includes an insert of South Carolina with counties of both states outlined in pastel color.  The map is rated Very Good with no apparent flaws and measures approximately (10.7" x 13.5").       $60.  ($10.50 Shipping / Handling / Ins.)    ***SOLD***

368.27    County Map of Kentucky and Tennessee, c1860, by S. Augustus Mitchell, Philadelphia

 

The with its familiar decorative border the map  provides detailed topographic information on the two states.  Counties are outlined in pastel color with the states of Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, and North / South Carolina depicted along the southern half of the map; which is rated Very Good with no apparent flaws and measures approximately (10.7" x 13.5").   $60.  ($10.50 Shipping / Handling / Ins.)    ***SOLD***

368.28               Pennsylvania, 1855, by J. H. Colton, New York

 

This is plate number twenty from the Colton’s  Atlas of the World depicting the various counties in light pastel color.  The map includes the northern portion of Maryland and the northwest section of New Jersey.  The map is rated Very Good and measures approximately (16.5" x 13.5").      $75. ($10.50 shipping / handling / ins.)    ***SOLD***

368.29       The City of Louisville / The City of New Orleans, 1855,  by J. H. Colton, New York

 

This is plate number thirty-four from Colton’s Atlas of the World showing the two cities of Louisville and New Orleans with the city wards outlined in light pastel color and the streets and major buildings indicated.  The map is rated Very Good [see our rating criteria on the Home Page] and measures approximately (13.1" x 15.7").    $75.  ($10.50 shipping / handling / ins.)      ***SOLD*** 

368.30     Map of North America, 1856, by Charles DeSilver, Philadelphia

 

A very detailed map of North America with fine geographic detail.  The map extends from Greenland in the north to Central America in the south and includes the West Indies and an outline of the northern tip of South America.  The countries are in pastel color with ocean currents depicted.  The map is rated Very Good with normal age toning and measures approximately (13.5" x 16.1").   $110.  ($10.50 shipping / handling / ins.)   ***SOLD***

368.31            Arkansas and Portion of Indian Territory, 1872,  by Asher & Adams,  New York

 

An interesting  map of the southwest that includes part of Texas, Louisiana and Mississippi and the Indian Territories; from the  New Commercial, Topographical and Statistical ...Atlas of the United States.  The map is rated  Good [see our rating criteria on the Home Page] with minor separation at the centerfold mark and slight tears along the top and bottom papers edge not affecting the maps content.  Measuring approximately (16.5" x 22.6") the map has political boundaries in light pastel color.      $80.   ($10.50 shipping / handling / ins.)   ***SOLD***

368.32           California & Nevada South Portion, 1873,  by Asher & Adams,  New York

 

The map covers California and Nevada with known counties in light pastel color.     Railroads of southern California are named as well as most populated areas of the 19th  century southwest.  The map is rated Good with minor tear at the centerfold, otherwise in good condition; measuring approximately (16.5" x 23.7").       $80.   ($10.50 shipping / handling / ins.)        

368.33             Johnson’s Lower Canada and Brunswick - Upper Canada, 1863,  by Johnson and Ward, New York

 

A detailed map of the Civil War era of Canada.  The map includes inserts of Montreal and the Welland Canal, and Wolf Island.  The Bay of Fundy and the Great Lakes are depicted with numerous place names, roadways, land ownership and in original pastel boundary color.  Rated Very Good, the map has no apparent flaws and measures approximately (16.5" x 24.9").     $109. ($10.50 shipping / handling / ins.)      ***SOLD***

368.34   Canada East - Lower Canada, 1856, by Charles DeSilver, Philadelphia

 

A detailed map of the eastern provinces of Canada to include an insert of Nova Scotia and New Brunswick.  In light pastel outline color the map is rated Very Good with no apparent flaws and measures approximately (12.5" x 16.5").  $65.  ($10.50 shipping / Handling / Ins.)

368.35 Canada West - Upper Canada, 1856, by Charles DeSilver, Philadelphia

 

A detailed map of the western regions of Canada to include two inserts: Toronto and Vicinity of The Falls of Niagara.  In light pastel outline color the map is rated Very Good with no apparent flaws and measures approximately (12.5" x 16.5"). $65. ($10.50 Shipping / Handling /Ins.)   ***SOLD***

368.36    California & Nevada, 1874, by Asher & Adams, New York

 

The map covers California from Santa Cruz and the Monterey Bay south to San Diego and east to the western portions of Nevada.  The map is from the New Commercial, Topographical and Statistical ...... Atlas of the United States.  It is rated Very Good with one small tear at the lower left corner not intruding into the map which measures approximately (17.5" x 23.4").    $80.  ($10.50 Shipping / Handling / Ins.)

368.37    Johnson’s New Jersey, c1864, by Johnson & Ward, New York

 

A fine stone engraved map dating from the Civil War of New Jersey.  Covering parts of New York, Pennsylvania and Maryland, the map outlines the counties in light pastel color and is rated Very Good, with no apparent flaws.  The map measures approximately (13.1" x 15.5").      $90.   ($10.50 Shipping / Handling / Ins.)

368.38     New York, 1856, by J. H. Colton, New York

 

This is plate #15 from Colton’s Atlas of the World depicitng New York conties in light pastel color.  There are two inserts: Vicinity of Niagara Falls and Vicinity of New York.  The map is rated Very Good with no apparent flaws and measures approximately (13.1" x 15.9").      $75.  ($10.50 Shipping / Handling / Ins.)

368.39   The City of Savannah, Georgia  - The City of Charleston, South Carolina, 1855, by J. H. Colton, New York

 

A fine and detailed map of the two cities with streets named, wards in pastel color, waterways, and wharfs identified by the commercial users.  Brief historical description of Savannah is included.  The map is rated Very Good with only several small tears along the appears edge not affecting the map which measures approximately (13.1" x 15.7").  $75.  ($10.50 Shipping / Handling / Ins.)    ***SOLD***

368.40      The City of Pittsburgh and Allegheny ...  - The City of Cincinnati, Ohio, 1855,  by J. H. Colton, New York

 

A very detailed city plan of both Pittsburgh and Cincinnati with wards in light pastel color, streets named, waterways and principal buildings indicated.  The map is rated Very Good with no apparent flaws and measures approximately (12.7" x 15.7").       $70. ($10.50 Shipping / Handling / Ins.)An interesting map of

368.41   St. Louis, 1867, by S. Augustus Mitchell, Philadelphia

 

An interesting map of St. Louis illustrating city street pattern with most streets named and wards in light pastel color.  The map is rated Very Good with only minor tear at the lower right corner not affecting the map which measures approximately (14.0" x 11.1").     $60.  ($10.50 Shipping / Handling / Ins.)

368.42 California, 1855, by Joseph Hutchins, New York

 

A very detailed map of California in the mid-nineteenth century.  Depicts the routes of the Atlantic & Pacific railroad.  In original color with strapwork borders.  The map measures approximately (12.6" x 15.5") and is rated Very Good [see our rating criteria on the Home Page] with only normal age toning noted. $105.  ($10.50 shipping / handling / ins.)        ***SOLD***

368.43 Map of North America Showing Its Political Divisions, and recent Discoveries in the Polar Regions, 1860, by Samuel Augustus Mitchell, Jr., Philadelphia

 

A very detailed map of North America showing Dr. Elisha Kent Kane’s route to the Arctic in search of Sir John Franklin.  First edition, in original color with typical Mitchell grapevine border.  The map measures approximately (10.4" x 14.2") and is rated Very Good [see our rating criteria on the Home page] with no apparent flaws other than normal age toning.         $110.  ($10.50 shipping / handling / ins.)      ***SOLD***

368.44 South Carolina, 1855, by Joseph Hutchins Colton, New York

 

Fine detail showing roads, railroads, canals and other topographic features.  There is a large insert of “Plan of Charleston Vicinity & Harbor”.  Good hydrographic detail of the harbor in the insert.  County boundaries in light pastel color.  The map is rated Very Good with only normal age toning of the paper and it measures approximately ( 13.1" x 16.0").       $75.   ($10.50 shipping / handling / ins.)    ***SOLD***

368.45   City of Baltimore, 1856, by Joseph Hutchins Colton, New York

 

A finely detailed map of Baltimore shown just prior to the Civil War.  The wards are outlined in light pastel color.  Streets are named and major buildings are identified as well as railroads.  The map is rated Very Good with some foxing noted.  It measures approximately (12.6" x 15.6").         $ 80.  ($10.50 shipping / handling / ins.)    ***SOLD***

368.46 Plan of Baltimore, 1860, by S. Augustus Mitchell, Philadelphia

 

The map was produced just prior to the Civil War.  Baltimore was the only northern city to be occupied by Federal troops during the war.  Good detail from this steel engraving with the map oriented horizontally rather than vertically, north to south.  The map is rated Very Good with  no  apparent flaws and measures approximately (11.1" x 9.2").     $90.  ($10.50 shipping / handling / ins.)   ***SOLD***

368.47    Plan of Philadelphia, 1867, by S. Augustus Mitchell, Philadelphia

 

A finely engraved map that extends from Cooper’s Point in the south and is bordered by the Schuykill River on the north.  Landmarks shown include the U. S. Mint, the Girard Bank, Arch St. Theater and the U. S. Naval Asylum.  The map is rated Very Good with no apparent flaws and measures approximately (13.1" x 9.1").        $70.  ($10.50 shipping / handling / ins.)     ***SOLD***

368.48 Canada East - Lower Canada, 1846, by S. Augustus Mitchell, Philadelphia
 
 

A detailed map of the eastern provinces of Canada that includes an insert of Nova Scotia and New Brunswick .  Compiled by H. N. Burroughs, the maps political sections are in pastel color.  The map is rated Good [see our rating criteria on the Home Page] with slight loss of paper in the lower right corner not affecting the map which measures approximately (15.5" x 12.3"  - 39 x 31.5 cm)    $ 60.   ($10.50 shipping / handling / ins.)     ***SOLD***

368.49 Canada West - Upper Canada, 1846, by S. Augustus Mitchell, Philadelphia
 
 

A detailed map of the western provinces of Canada that includes an insert of Lake Superior.  Compiled by H. N. Burroughs, the maps political sections are in pastel color.  The map is rated Good with slight loss of paper in the upper left corner not affecting the map which measures approximately (15.5" x 12.3"  - 39 x 31.5 cm)    $ 60.   ($10.50 shipping / handling / ins.)    ***SOLD***

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