Original 1864 hand-colored atlas map by A.J. Johnson, removed from the Johnson’s New Illustrated Family Atlas. Measures approx 18.25" x 26.75" overall (folio leaf), printed on heavy rag-content paper with the classic Johnson decorative border.

This double-page plate features two major regional maps:

Upper Map: “Johnson’s Turkey in Asia”

• Covers the historic Ottoman provinces in Asia Minor, Syria, Armenia, Mesopotamia, Kurdistan, Palestine, Cyprus, and parts of the Caucasus

• Early boundaries, caravan routes, river systems, coastal towns

• Classical / biblical geographic references

• Fine hand-coloring in pink, green, and yellow wash tones

Lower Map: “Johnson’s Persia Arabia Beloochistan Afghanistan”

• Shows Iran (Persia), the Arabian Peninsula, Persian Gulf regions, Oman, Yemen, and Afghanistan

• Clearly drawn tribal regions, early political divisions, mountain ranges

• Important caravan routes and major trade centers

• Insets and decorative border consistent with Johnson’s 1860s style

Condition

• Light edge toning, faint foxing, minor margin wear typical of 160-year-old atlas sheets

• Clean plate area with strong impressions and vivid original hand coloring

• Ready for display or archival framing

Excellent for collectors of antique maps, Middle East history, Ottoman Empire, biblical studies, Persia/Iran cartography, and early geopolitical boundaries.

Authentic period piece related to family, history or local heritage - well-suited for historical collections, genealogical /genealogy research, or museum acquisition.  Vintage or Antique.

CONDITION:  See listing description and photos.











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