Johnsons map of the Vicinity of Richmond and Peninsular Campaign in Virginia–Showing also the interesting localities along the James, Chickahominy and York Rivers. Compiled from the official maps of the War Department
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Near the forefront of the atlas publication industry for a quarter century was mapmaker and aggressive marketer Alvin Jewitt Johnson. Around 1860, in a transaction that remains somewhat mysterious, Johnson acquired a set of detailed plates from J.H.Colton, one of the foremost mapmakers of the century, and used them to print the Johnson atlas that was to find its way into homes across the country. Johnsons New Illustrated Family Atlas was first published in 1860, and today these maps have become prized collectibles and true works of cartographic art. The attention to detail and fine hand coloring of these maps make them some of the best collectibles maps from the 19th century. Stunning map detailing the Peninsular Campaign in Virginia during the Civil War. Map shows counties, cities and towns, swamps, depth soundings in the rivers, wagon roads, railroads, battle sites including; Williamsburg, Yorktown, and the Monitor and Marrimac. Shows dozens of battle sites, with dates and Union advance and retreat. Perfect for the Civil War collector.
Condition: Very Good - Close margins as issued
Map Maker: Johnson and Ward
Coloring: Original Hand Coloring
Year: 1863
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