Antique detailed copperplate handcolored map California Johnson Cyclopaedia 1897

Description: Title: Map of California Drawn and Engraved on CopperPlate EXPRESSLY FOR JOHNSON’S CYCLOPAEDIA Description: Fine copperplate engraving of the State of California,undated, published in the 1897 edition of Johnson’s Universal Cyclopedia.This two-page folded map is hand-colored to highlight California countiesin bright pastel colors, but also includes a large part of Nevada, and an insetof San Francisco. This detailed map names cities, counties, rivers, mountainranges, rail lines, etc. Blank verso. Includes the pages from the correspondingencyclopedia article, and a photocopy of the encyclopedia cover page. In addition to publishingatlases, A. K. Johnson also published and sold the Universal Cyclopaedia,which included copperplate engraved maps that were then hand-colored, differentfrom the maps published in his atlas, adapted to the size and needs of theencyclopedia. Quite attractive in their own right, they frame quite well, inpart because of their smaller size. Size: two-page folded map, 13.5 x 10.75 inches (about 1inch margin all around) Condition: Excellent condition, center fold line as issued,paper lightly age toned, no marks of any sort, very attractive light pastelcoloring, great for framing. Will ship USPSMedia Mail for free

Price: 44.99 USD

Location: Lafayette, Colorado

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