1942

  • An interesting geographical-military atlas published in 1942 in Munich by Verlag der Knorr & Hirth, edited by Giselher Wirsing. The work is firmly rooted in the context of World War II and is a document of great historical and cartographic significance, designed to offer a systematic and up-to-date overview of the main war scenarios between 1939 and 1941. The atlas, measuring 22 × 30 cm, comprises 96 pages of maps, explanatory texts, and tables. The…

    • Author: Giselher Wirsing
    • Dimension: 22 x 30 cm
    • Place of publication: Monaco
    • Year: 1942
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    Detailed map of the Mediterranean by Jean Baneton published in Paris at Gaillac Monrocq in 1942. The decorative map in atypical orange color is embellished at bottom by inserts showing the Strait of Gibraltar, Malta, the Strait of Dardanelles, the Bosphorus and the Suez Canal. It shows naval and air routes with the indication of the durations of the trips and in the case of import export of the transported goods. (Tobacco and wine from Tunisia; sponges from Greece; fruit and oil from Italy etc …). See BNF: 40698669

    • Author: Jean Baneton
    • Dimension: 54 x 43 cm
    • Place of publication: Paris
    • Year: 1942