New York: Valentin, 1944. A collection of 83 classic nursery rhymes, along with 85 whimsical drawings by Alexander Calder. xxii, 130, [6] pages. Short folio, burgundy cloth-backed pictorial boards, uncut edges. New York: Curt Valentin, 1944. Limited first edition, signed. Printed by S. A. Jacobs at the Golden Eagle Press. From a total of 700 copies this is number 15 of only 60 copies on Sevir mould paper, signed and numbered by Calder. Lacks the original drawing, as usual. Unfortunately..... More

Conshohocken: Combined Publishing, 1999. Illus. 8vo, pr. wrs. (Conshohocken): Combined Publishing, (1999). Fine. More

New York: Abbeville, 1991. Illustrated throughout in color. 240pp. Square 4to, green cloth, d.w. (large closed tear on rear panel). New York: Abbeville Press, (1991). First edition. A fine copy in a very good dust wrapper. More

New York: Johnson & Browning, 1859. Map. Engraving with original hand coloring. Image measures 13" x 15 7/8". Classic map of Iowa divided into counties. Shows towns, major routes, railroads and waterways. A few closed tears tears to edges, not affecting the image. Alvin Jewett Johnson (1827-1884) is one of the most prolific American publishers of the 19th century. He opened his own company in 1856 that produced atlases, maps and encyclopedias. The company made great maps based on those..... More

New York: Johnson and Browning, 1862. Map. Engraving with original hand coloring. Image measures 17.5" x 24". Beautiful double page map of North and South Carolina. Delineates counties, towns, major routes, waterways and railroads. Includes an inset of Charleston Harbor and views of "Chimney Rocks & French Broad River" and "Table Mountain". Minor toning and wear to original fold lines. Alvin Jewett Johnson (1827-1884) is one of the most prolific American publishers of the 19th century. He opened his own..... More

New York: 1856. Map. Lithograph with full original coloring. 12 3/4 x 15 1/2 inches. Beautiful map of Canada with viviid color shown as a British Colony. Forts, rivers, mountains and towns are noted throughout. Alaska is shown as 'Russian Possessions'. In good condition with some light toning and small chips to margins. Alvin Jewett Johnson (1827-1884) is one of the most prolific American publishers of the 19th century. He opened his own company in 1856 that produced atlases, maps..... More

New York: Johnson & Ward, 1863. Map. Engraving with original hand coloring. Image measures 12 1/2" x 15 1/2" Clear and detailed map of Central America published in 1863. An ornate decorative border surrounds the map. Includes views of The Isthmus of Panama, The Nicaragua Route, and the harbor of San Juan de Nicaragua, as well as grid plans of the City of Panama, and Aspinwall City on the island of Manzanilla. In very good condition. Archival tape repair to..... More

New York: Johnson & Ward, 1864. Map. Engraving with original hand coloring. Image measures 13 1/2" x 18 1/8". Nice city plan of Washington D.C. Shows wards, streets, parks, notable buildings and institutions, railroads and waterways. Includes images of the capitol building, the Washington Monument and the Smithsonian Institution. In good condition. Alvin Jewett Johnson (1827-1884) is one of the most prolific American publishers of the 19th century. He opened his own company in 1856 that produced atlases, maps and..... More

New York: Johnson & Ward, 1865. Map. Engraving with original hand coloring. Image measures 23.25" x 17.25". Nicely detailed map of Illinois divided into counties showing towns, waterways and railroads. Minor scattered foxing. Alvin Jewett Johnson (1827-1884) is one of the most prolific American publishers of the 19th century. He opened his own company in 1856 that produced atlases, maps and encyclopedias. The company made great maps based on those by J.H. Colton and Johnson produced a newly updated version..... More

New York: Johnson and Ward, 1863. Map. Engraving with original hand coloring. Image measures 12.5" x 15". This beautiful 1863 map was issued by Johnson and Ward. The map includes Texas, Guatemala and other nearby regions. It features an inset featuring the Territory and Isthmus of Tehuantepec, the site of a proposed trans-continental canal similar to the Panama Canal. The canal was never built. Several cities, towns, canals, and topographic details are noted throughout the map, including "uninhabited" deserts with..... More

New York: Johnson & Ward, 1862. Map. Engraving with original hand coloring. Image measures 15.25" x 12.5". Greatly detailed map of New Jersey, enclosed by an ornate boarder. Counties are delineated by color. Eastern Pennsylvania and Delaware are visible, as well as New York City. Small chip on lower right hand corner, does not affect image. Alvin Jewett Johnson (1827-1884) is one of the most prolific American publishers of the 19th century. He opened his own company in 1856 that..... More

New York: Johnson & Browning, 1862. Map. Engraving with original hand coloring. Image measures 17" x 24". Beautifully detailed double page map of Ohio and Indiana divided into counties and townships. Shows towns, major routes, waterways and railroads. Includes image of the state capitol building in Columbus. In excellent condition. Alvin Jewett Johnson (1827-1884) is one of the most prolific American publishers of the 19th century. He opened his own company in 1856 that produced atlases, maps and encyclopedias. The..... More