Illinois County Map Chicago Court House w/ vignette view 1862 Johnson & Ward map
Brian DiMambro- Antiquarian Books, Maps & PrintsJohnson's Illinois.
(North America, United States, Illinois, Chicago, Chicago Court House, Lake Michigan).
Issued 1862, New York by Johnson & Ward.
This issue of the map includes a vignette view of an early Chicago building.
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
[R21816].