Detailed topographical map of Berlin published in 1962, very shortly after the construction of the Berlin wall which isolated the west part from the east until 1989, by the Presse- und Informationsamt des Landes.
The powerful map is interesting also because it is before the construction of the second wall beginning in June 1963, which established the so-called death strip.
At top large title and the the coat of arms of Berlin west (a black bear on a white shield) introduced in 1954. At right side symbols and description about transportation and at bottom explanation of the the check points, borders and borderline areas.
The west Berlin is surrounded with a barb wire. On verso photographic images and statistic charts showing the development of economy and numbers of refugees until 1960. Folds as issued.
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Detailed topographical map of Berlin published in 1962, very shortly after the construction of the Berlin wall which isolated the west part from the east until 1989, by the Presse- und Informationsamt des Landes.
The powerful map is interesting also because it is before the construction of the second wall beginning in June 1963, which established the so-called death strip.
At top large title and the the coat of arms of Berlin west (a black bear on a white shield) introduced in 1954.
- Dimension: 60 x 83 cm
- Place of publication: Berlin
- Year: 1962
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