Map of the World on Mercator's Projection by Johnson, 1861 Mid-century 13 x 11" mat)

13 x 11" mat)

Original oil painting by the artist Tailroy

one of the most celebrated bullfight poster artists of the 20th century

Original oil painting on canvas by artist Humprey

A Susquehanna chief is depicted on the right under the British coat-of-arms and a key cartouche

Map of the World on Mercator's Projection by Johnson, 1861 Mid-century 13 x 11" mat)Original engraving from the New Illustrated Atlas by Alvin Johnson and published by Johnson & Ward 1861. Map depicts the world centered on the Americas and includes routes of explorers such as Captain James Cook and Captain Charles Wilkes. Political borders reflect the mid 19th century, with Africa being largely "unexplored" and Alaska labeled as "Russian Possessions". The map also notes important shipping routes and the path of the first trans