Holy Land Palestine Israel Jerusalem 1862 Johnson & Ward map Civil War-era Issue
Holy Land Palestine Israel Jerusalem 1862 Johnson & Ward map Civil War-era Issue Holy Land Palestine Israel Jerusalem 1862 Johnson & Ward map Civil War-era Issue Holy Land Palestine Israel Jerusalem 1862 Johnson & Ward map Civil War-era Issue
$ 95.00

Johnson's Palestine.

(Asia, Middle East, Holy Land, Palestine, Israel, Judea, Jerusalem City Plan, Damascus, Dead Sea, Jordan River).

Issued 1862, New York by Johnson & Ward.

Fine decorative issue which displays a prospect view of the city of Damascus (Syria) at top left and an inset city plan of Jerusalem which has a key. Nice decorative acanthus scrolled border.

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

[R21767].