Johnson's Venezuela, New Grenada, Ecuador, Peru & Bolivia, Chile & Guiana.
(Old Maps, 19th Century Maps, South America, Colombia, Panama, Venezuela, Guyana, French Guyana, Surinam, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Chile, Lima). Issued 1863, New York by Johnson & Ward. Decorative vignettes greatly enhance visual appeal.
Uncommon mid 19th century lithographed map, with original hand color. Scarce imprint year, issued during the Civil War.
Nice looking example, pleasing age patina, light soiling and small scattered spotting, any minor age flaws easy to overlook or forgive.
Sheet Measures c. 18" H x 14" W. Cartographic Reference(s): Tooley's Dictionary of Mapmakers, vol. 2, pp. 443 [R29469].