Description
William and Alexander Keith Johnston, "United States & Mexico," W. & A.K. Johnston: Scotland, late 19th century. Hand colored multi-panel folding or pocket map depicting the United States and Mexico. The map was intentionally cut into grid-like panels and mounted onto a continuous linen backing to enable the large-format to be folded down neatly without wearing or creasing the paper.
Height: 44 1/2 in x width: 52 in.
Height: 44 1/2 in x width: 52 in.
Condition
Wear throughout, as expected with age and material. The sheets are toned and laid to a linen backing. There are some small tears and pinholes along the margins. There are scattered areas of soiling and foxing. There is a deep diagonal crease along the lower left panel and a horizontal crease along the lower edge, spanning along three of the lower left panels. There are some frits and small losses along the extreme edges and corners of the paper panels. Some soiling to the linen backing. Wear to the covers.
Buyer's Premium
30%
W. & A.K. Johnston "United States & Mexico" Map
Estimate $500-$1,000
Starting Bid
$250
Good Bid
Strong Bid
Competitive Bid
1 bidder is watching this item
Get approved to bid.
LiveAuctioneers Purchase Protection
Vetted auction houses
Secure, online bidding
Returns guaranteed for misrepresented listings
Dedicated support when you need it
Fine Jewelry & Luxury Goods
Nov 17, 2026, 11:00 AM ESTSt. Paul, MN, United States
St. Paul, MN
Revere Auctions
4.6(287)
St. Paul, MN
Revere Auctions
4.6(287)
St. Paul, MN
Revere Auctions
4.6(287)
St. Paul, MN
Revere Auctions
4.6(287)
TOP



































![[Map]. United States of America Corrected & Improved from the best Authorities. Philadelphia:: [Map]. United States of America Corrected & Improved from the best Authorities. Philadelphia: Benjamin Warner, 1820. Engraved map with hand-colored outlining, by H. Anderson, on non-watermarked onions](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/197/435320/244235653_1_x.jpg?height=280&quality=80&sharpen=true&version=1792098375&width=280)