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Browse All : Separate Map and Railroad and Pictorial map from 1933
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Author
Eddy, Gerald A.
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Includes ad for Mt. Lowe Tavern and Cottages. Bird's eye view.
Author
[Sayer, J.P., Great Western Railway Company]
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Color pictorial map with decorative borders. showing the principle towns, railroads, domestic animals, points of interest and activities of local people. With colorful vignettes of historical places, dated historical events, ship, light house, portraits of famous people, landmarks, and scenery. Includes coat of arms, GWR logo and notes. "Glorious Devon"-A delightful & informative book by S.P.B. Mais ..." Date estimated.
Author
[Beck, Henry Charles, London Transport]
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This is the second edition of the first year of issue of Beck's famous map of the London Underground railways, the first such map to use an entirely schematic and largely non geographical design for the railway system. This map is considered to be a landmark of twentieth century information design.
Author
[Schweizerische Bundesbahnen, Art. Institut Orell Fussli, Gauchat,P.]
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Pictorial map on sheet 46x50, originally published in 1931, showing the international railway connections of Switzerland, folding to pamphlet 23x10, with pictorial cover, illustration of Swiss scenery and portrait of William at upper right corner by P. Gauchat from the earlier edition on recto, On verso text: "The Land of Contrasts", information on Railway Tickets and explanation on the railway map. Map surrounded by humorous characters, sailing ships, and a blimp, shows Switzerland at the center of a network of railways from southern England at the upper left to Venice and Florence at the lower right, also showing major cities and towns. Relief shown by hachures.
Author
[Beck, Henry Charles, London Transport]
Note
This the first edition of the first year of issue of Beck's famous map of the London Underground railways, the first such map to use an entirely schematic and largely non geographical design for the railway system. This map is considered to be a landmark of twentieth century information design. See our 8727.000 for the second edition later in 1933.
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