• presentation of the map reproduction without a frame
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  • detail of the map from the top left corner
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Antique Johnson's map of Asia, 1861

SKU:  190304

Antique Johnson's map of Asia, 1861

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Alvin Jewett Johnson was an American map publisher and cartographer who lived during the 19th century. He was born on September 23, 1827, in Wallingford, Vermont, and died on April 22, 1884, in New York City.

One of his notable works is the "Johnson's Map of Asia," published in 1861. This map was part of his "Johnson's New Illustrated Family Atlas," which was considered a significant contribution to the field of cartography during that time.

The map of Asia produced by Johnson in 1861 depict the political boundaries and geographical features of the Asian continent as known at that period. It include information on countries, cities, rivers, mountains, and other important landmarks, as well as various illustrations and insets providing additional insights into the region.

One of Johnson's most notable accomplishments was his work as a cartographer. He produced numerous maps, atlases, and globes during his career. Johnson's maps were known for their accuracy, detail, and aesthetic appeal. His work significantly improved cartographic representation in the United States during the mid-19th century.

One of Johnson's most renowned projects was "Johnson's New Illustrated (Steel Plate) Family Atlas," which was first published in 1860. This atlas was highly regarded for its comprehensive geographical coverage, and it became a bestseller during its time. It included detailed maps of various regions and countries, illustrations, and statistical information. The atlas underwent several updates and editions to incorporate the latest geographical discoveries and political changes.

Johnson's maps and atlases played a crucial role in the dissemination of geographical knowledge in the United States and beyond. His contributions to the field of cartography had a lasting impact on the development of mapping and geographic education.

Alvin Jewett Johnson passed away on April 22, 1884, leaving behind a legacy of exceptional mapmaking and publishing. His firm continued to operate under different owners, and some of his atlases and maps have become valuable collectibles among antique map enthusiasts.

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Materials

Cotton canvas, matte photo paper, fine art paper, pigmented inks.

  • The canvas it's 99 % cotton, 450 gr/sqm;
  • The matte photo paper it's acid-free (archival paper), 190 gr/sqm;
  • The fine art photo paper it's satinated (semi-glossy), 140 gr/sqm.

Shipping & Returns

Dispatching time: 1-2 days.

* AirMail option: The orders will be sent by priority registered mail, usually via client National Post (USPS, Canada Post, Royal Mail, LaPoste, Deutsche Post, PostNL, etc). The delivery times are not guaranteed, sometimes it will take longer and these are beyond our control. Tracking number will be provided. Clients from US and Canada cannot track the parcels as the tracking numbers are not rolled in USPS and Canada Post systems.

* UPS standard: The orders will be sent with UPS expedited option. The delivery time it's between 5-11 days. Tracking number will be provided after dispatch.

* UPS express: : The orders will be sent with UPS express saver. The delivery time it's between 4-7 days. Tracking number will be provided after dispatch.

Framing tips

Both type of materials, paper and canvas prints come rolled and will be need to be taken to your local framers.

The image it's printed with a border of 0.6 " (1.5 cm), for framing purposes only.

If you have already a frame, be sure you send us the exact size of the print that will fit inside the frame. We're printing on vectorial plotters so the size could slightly be more or less with 0.4" (1 cm).

If you plan to have the canvas print stretched on wooden frame, you'll need additional border, so please let us know after placing the order.

The images above was cropped from the image at the biggest size available (keeping the best quality and aspect /ratio), so, for good details please choose biggest dimensions that will suit your preferences / space.

Care Instructions

The print media (canvas or photo paper) could be cleaned only with a dry, soft cloth.

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