New York: Johnson & Browning, 1865. Map. Engraving with original hand coloring. Image measures 16.5" x 12.5". Nicely detailed map of Illinois divided into counties and townships showing towns, major routes, railroads and waterways. Includes inset of the Chicago Courthouse (interesting note: "Chicago" is misspelled "Cihcago").Minor chipping and 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... More

Philadelphia: Mitchell, Samuel Augustus Jr. 1869. Map. Engraving with original hand coloring. Image measures 13.5" x 10.75". Classic map of Illinois divided into counties showing towns, major routes, railroads and waterways. Includes a detailed inset town plan of Chicago. In excellent condition. S. Augustus Mitchell Jr. continued his father's successful mapmaking and publishing business, and was one of the most prolific and renowned 19th century American publishers. More

Chicago: Warner & Higgins, 1871. Map. Engraving with original hand coloring. Image measures 17" x 13.75". This lovely city plan or map of Chicago by Warner and Higgins was issued in 1871. It covers from Fullerton and Wrightwood Avenues to the Union Stockyards and from Central Park to Lake Michigan. Issued just before the Great Chicago Fire of 1871 which destroyed most of the city, the map notes individual streets, railways, wards, and important buildings. Also notes the city parks... More