Charles Magnus was a print publisher, map dealer, book seller, and stationer working in New York City from 1850 to 1899. He issued over one thousand different lettersheets, maps, song sheets, envelopes, and prints during his career. Born in 1826 in Elberfeld, Germany, he emigrated with his family to New York City shortly before 1850. He learned the printing business from his brother, Emil. During the Civil War, Magnus produced more than 700 patriotic envelopes and over 300 illustrated song sheets. After the war, he expanded his work to include prints, games, reward of merit cards, advertising, and custom printing. He died in 1900.
From the description of Collection, ca.1850-1890. (Winterthur Library). WorldCat record id: 261228865
