Original 1862 Johnson & Browning Map NEW JERSEY Stagecoach Roads Railways Canals

Description: Original 1862 antique hand colored map of New Jersey, with decorative scrollwork border. The image area measures 38.4 x 31.9 cm [15¼" x 12½"]. The map is titled Johnson's New Jersey, and details include stagecoach and wagon roads, railways, canals, counties, cities, towns, and natural features. Named railroads include the Delaware, Lackawanna & Western; the Camden & Atlantic; the Trenton & New Brunswick; the Warren & Sussex; the Freehold & Jamesburg Agricultural; the Camden & Amboy; and the New Jersey Central. The map also shows an extensive network of stagecoach and wagon roads, locates proposed railroads, and labels the Morris and Raritan canals. Shoreline features include inlets, beaches, harbors, bays, and the Sandy Hook Lighthouse. Topography is drawn in relief, and the map has attractive coastline shading, with original hand coloring. Longitude is measured from Washington. The map was published by Johnson & Browning, New York, 1862, and it is an original, authentic antique map, published during the Civil War. It is not a reproduction or modern reprint, and it is fully guaranteed to be genuine. Condition: This map is in very good condition, bright and clean, with wide margins and no rips or tears. There's a tiny spot just inside the lower border. The map is blank on the back, with no printing on the reverse side. Please see the scans and feel free to ask any questions. The Johnson & Browning firm was one of America's pre-eminent mid-19th century map and atlas publishers, and their maps are proudly displayed in fine libraries and private collections around the world. This map would make a very impressive display in your den or office. It would also make a perfect gift, and we'll include our helpful framing tips for your reference, along with a photocopy of the dated title page from the book in which it was published. Buy with confidence! We are always happy to combine shipping on the purchase of multiple items — just make sure to pay for everything at one time, not individually. Powered by SixBit's eCommerce Solution

Price: 49.99 USD

Location: Lake Worth, Florida

End Time: 2024-02-09T13:00:12.000Z

Shipping Cost: 6 USD