1861 Johnson's Western Hemisphere / Eastern HemisphereBy: Johnson & Browning Date of Original: 1861 (published) New York Original Size: 16 x 27 inches (40. 5 x 68. 5 cm) This is a fine example of Johnson's antique world map laid out on a double hemisphere projection. The map features a largely unexplored central Africa with a large lake and a partial Antarctic coastline. Geopolitical boundaries reflect that of the mid 19th century. The interior of Africa remains largely unexplored which earned it the

Portugal and the Balearic Islands also showing portions of France and Morocco

Eighty places of interest are noted throughout the map

Original Size: 19 x 22 inches (48

The lower part of the map is elaborately engraved with a scene of the encampment and Moses receiving the Ten Commandments at Mt

reflecting the sophisticated yet understated fashion for indoor attire

and mountain ranges as understood in the 17th century

and this map illustrates the extent to which different modes of sea transport had effectively connected all the ports of the world

Due in part to the inclusion of the Amazon and De Plata river systems

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It is executed in fine detail and depicts important settlements

so much so that George Washington eventually fired him in 1792 and engaged Andrew Ellicott to complete the project

Inventory #11234