Tunison’s Peerless Universal Atlas of the World Antique 1891 Map of Illinois
Tunison’s Peerless Universal Atlas of the World Antique 1891 Map of Illinois
Original engraving map with hand color from Tunison’s Peerless Universal Atlas of the World.
Publisher H.C. Tunison in Jacksonville, Illinois 1891.
This page is approximately 11 1/8”L x 13 3/4”W. This map is not “new” or in “new” condition, this map is an antique map and is in phenomenal condition for its age. Map shows signs of very light wear and ink smudges, otherwise in perfect condition for framing!
The map pictured is the one that you will receive.
Henry Cuthbert ”H.C.” Tunison was a cartographer in the 19th Century, born on February 5th 1855 in Illinois. The Tunison’s Peerless Atlas Of the World was originally published in 1891 in Jacksonville, Illinois; and then quickly followed in New York City, Toronto, Chicago, Atlanta, San Francisco, and Cincinnati. Notable for the gorgeous detailed emblem, borders and vibrant colors that were a combination of other notable cartography publishers of the time, these maps have been on display in notable places such as the New York Public library. He was married twice, had six children total, and passed away in Cincinnati, Ohio at the age of sixty.
All items listed are from V&J Duncan in Savannah, GA. The shop began in 1983 with one tabletop of antique maps and has grown into a vast collection of old engravings, mezzotints, lithographs, photographs, old books, and antique prints. We have prints of architectural interest, birds, animals, botanicals, fashion, sporting scenes and tens of thousands of portraits. Our inventory also includes views and maps of Savannah and other cities, all U.S. states and most countries of the world. Visit us in Savannah, Georgia, or shop inventory here online.
All prints are rolled and shipped in a poster tube. Smaller prints will be shipped in a rigid media mail folder.
Tunison’s Peerless Universal Atlas of the World Antique 1891 Map of Illinois
Original engraving map with hand color from Tunison’s Peerless Universal Atlas of the World.
Publisher H.C. Tunison in Jacksonville, Illinois 1891.
This page is approximately 11 1/8”L x 13 3/4”W. This map is not “new” or in “new” condition, this map is an antique map and is in phenomenal condition for its age. Map shows signs of very light wear and ink smudges, otherwise in perfect condition for framing!
The map pictured is the one that you will receive.
Henry Cuthbert ”H.C.” Tunison was a cartographer in the 19th Century, born on February 5th 1855 in Illinois. The Tunison’s Peerless Atlas Of the World was originally published in 1891 in Jacksonville, Illinois; and then quickly followed in New York City, Toronto, Chicago, Atlanta, San Francisco, and Cincinnati. Notable for the gorgeous detailed emblem, borders and vibrant colors that were a combination of other notable cartography publishers of the time, these maps have been on display in notable places such as the New York Public library. He was married twice, had six children total, and passed away in Cincinnati, Ohio at the age of sixty.
All items listed are from V&J Duncan in Savannah, GA. The shop began in 1983 with one tabletop of antique maps and has grown into a vast collection of old engravings, mezzotints, lithographs, photographs, old books, and antique prints. We have prints of architectural interest, birds, animals, botanicals, fashion, sporting scenes and tens of thousands of portraits. Our inventory also includes views and maps of Savannah and other cities, all U.S. states and most countries of the world. Visit us in Savannah, Georgia, or shop inventory here online.
All prints are rolled and shipped in a poster tube. Smaller prints will be shipped in a rigid media mail folder.
Tunison’s Peerless Universal Atlas of the World Antique 1891 Map of Illinois
Original engraving map with hand color from Tunison’s Peerless Universal Atlas of the World.
Publisher H.C. Tunison in Jacksonville, Illinois 1891.
This page is approximately 11 1/8”L x 13 3/4”W. This map is not “new” or in “new” condition, this map is an antique map and is in phenomenal condition for its age. Map shows signs of very light wear and ink smudges, otherwise in perfect condition for framing!
The map pictured is the one that you will receive.
Henry Cuthbert ”H.C.” Tunison was a cartographer in the 19th Century, born on February 5th 1855 in Illinois. The Tunison’s Peerless Atlas Of the World was originally published in 1891 in Jacksonville, Illinois; and then quickly followed in New York City, Toronto, Chicago, Atlanta, San Francisco, and Cincinnati. Notable for the gorgeous detailed emblem, borders and vibrant colors that were a combination of other notable cartography publishers of the time, these maps have been on display in notable places such as the New York Public library. He was married twice, had six children total, and passed away in Cincinnati, Ohio at the age of sixty.
All items listed are from V&J Duncan in Savannah, GA. The shop began in 1983 with one tabletop of antique maps and has grown into a vast collection of old engravings, mezzotints, lithographs, photographs, old books, and antique prints. We have prints of architectural interest, birds, animals, botanicals, fashion, sporting scenes and tens of thousands of portraits. Our inventory also includes views and maps of Savannah and other cities, all U.S. states and most countries of the world. Visit us in Savannah, Georgia, or shop inventory here online.
All prints are rolled and shipped in a poster tube. Smaller prints will be shipped in a rigid media mail folder.
