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Out of stockAmong the most fascinating works by British cartographer and illustrator Leslie MacDonald Gill is this pictorial map of Australia published in London in 1946. Made in the immediate postwar period, this map is an effective visual summary of Australia’s natural wealth and industrial potential, revealing not only geographical and economic data but also a strong political and symbolic message. In the lower right pane, text reads, “Australia has emerged from the World War with increased…
- Dimension: 49 x 74 cm
- Place of publication: London
- Year: 1946
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Out of stockFascinating pictorial map of Lake Geneva, between Switzerland and France, designed by versatile Swiss artist Eric Poncy and published by Atar in Geneva in 1946 that stands out as a remarkable example of cartographic art. The map immediately catches the eye with its aesthetic characterized by a striking color palette dominated by a soft, almost pastel pink for the land mass, a deep blue for the lake, and vivid accents of green, yellow, and red.…
- Dimension: 45 x 74 cm
- Place of publication: Geneva
- Year: 1946
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Out of stockLarge pictorial map of Argentina by J. Pennacca showing flora, fauna, natural resources, tourist activities and attractions of the nation. Beautiful Art Deco reminiscent depiction of trains from Buenos Aires to the country’s main destinations. At bottom inserts with small maps of Argentina, Islas Orcadas del Sur, Islas Georgias del Sur and Islas Sandwich del Sur. On verso road map of the nation highlighting roads, railroads, administrative subdivisions, provinces, distances, etc… Published in Buenos Aires in 1946 by the Automovil Club Argentino – Oficina Cartografica in cooperation with Ministry of Transportation.
- Dimension: 98 x 55 cm
- Place of publication: Buenos Aires
- Year: 1946
