Antique Map of Scandinavia (1886) — A.J. Johnson, Sweden, Norway & Denmark

Published in 1886 by Alvin J. Johnson & Co. of New York, this double-page engraved map captures the intricate geography of Sweden, Norway, and Denmark, marking one of the last grand editions of Johnson’s New Illustrated Family Atlas of the World.

Each Scandinavian kingdom is elegantly delineated in vivid hand-applied color, with roads, railways, and political boundaries precisely engraved. Relief is rendered through fine hachures, revealing the dramatic terrain of the fjords and mountain ranges that define the northern frontier of Europe.

Johnson’s maps of the late 19th century are renowned for their balance of clarity and color, merging scientific precision with aesthetic craftsmanship. This 1886 issue, engraved by A. Guyot and S.G. Goodrich (Peter Parley), reflects the era’s fascination with exploration, progress, and natural beauty.

A striking artifact of Victorian cartography, this map bridges the worlds of art and geography, portraying Scandinavia as both a cultural and natural wonder at the heart of the European north.

Product features
- Museum grade paper ensures longevity and resists yellowing.
- Vibrant pigment inks deliver bright and intense colors.
- Versatile hanging options: Use double-sided tape, tacks, or frames.
- Available in multiple sizes to suit your space.

Care instructions
- If the poster does gather any dust, you may wipe it off gently with a clean, dry cloth.

EU representative: HONSON VENTURES LIMITED, gpsr@honsonventures.com, 3, Gnaftis House flat 102, Limassol, Mesa Geitonia, 4003, CY

Product information: Generic brand, 2 year warranty in EU and Northern Ireland as per Directive 1999/44/EC

Warnings, Hazard: For adults

Care instructions: If the poster does gather any dust, you may wipe it off gently with a clean, dry cloth.