Johnson and Ward Mountains and Rivers Map, 1860's

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May 24, 2018

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  Johnson (Alvin Jewitt Johnson, American, 1827-1884) and Benjamin P. Ward (American), "Mountains and Rivers" - Johnson’s Chart of Comparative Heights of Mountains and Lengths of Rivers of North America, South America, Asia, Africa, and Europe, ca. 1861 to 1865 CE. A hand-colored, antique chromolithograph map that shows the lengths of rivers and heights of mountain ranges for each continent, except Australia. "Mountains and Rivers" is a fascinating diagram that not only shows the comparative heights of mountains and lengths of rivers from all over the globe, but also includes fascinating details such as the mountain ranges from which the rivers originate, smoke clouds emerging from active volcanoes, icy glaciers, architecture, and even tiny trees that represent the various vegetation types - palm trees, deciduous and conifers. The coloring and detail are impressive; all is surrounded by a black line border. Size: 26.5" W x 18" H (67.3 cm x 45.7 cm)
  
  A leader of the atlas publication industry for a quarter century, Alvin Jewitt (A.J.) Johnson (American, 1827-1884) was a successful mapmaker as well as a keen businessman. Johnson acquired a set of detailed plates from J.H. Colton, one of the most respected mapmakers of the century, around 1860, electing to use them to print the popular Johnson's "New Illustrated Family Atlas" (steel plate, first published in 1860). These maps are wonderful works of cartographic art and highly prized collectibles, beloved for their fine hand coloring and their great attention to detail.
  
  Benjamin P. Ward was an American publisher who was best known for his partnership with A. J. Johnson. As discussed above, the Johnson firm published its first significant work, the "New Illustrated Family Atlas" in 1860. The first edition of that Atlas shows imprints in New York and Richmond, Virginia. However, in 1861, after the outbreak of the American Civil War, Johnson & Browning elected to abandon their Richmond location. Browning remained in Virginia, and in 1861, Ward purchased Browning’s portion of the firm. The 1863 issue of the Atlas was a compilation of older Johnson and Browning maps, updated 1862 Johnson and Ward maps, and newer 1863 maps with an updated border design. In essence, the 1864 issue of the Atlas is the first true Johnson and Ward atlas, with one more Johnson and Ward Atlas in 1865, after which Johnson became the sole publisher.
  
  Provenance: private Colorado, USA collection
  
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  Condition

  Centerfold crease. Additional fold-marks to left and right. Expected but minor tears/losses to the edges and paper shows normal discoloration and a few small stains. Otherwise, the map is in very good condition. Inventory notes handwritten in pencil on right margin.
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