A magnificent large and very decorative pictorial map folded in self cover surrounded by notes and illustration of flowers, with the compass rose in the center. Shows buildings. landmarks, peoples, animals, roads, railroads, waterways, churches, tourist attractions, geographical features and places of interest. A short guide by Hans Jenny, and illustrations on verso. Designed by Eduard Imhof after a drawn by Otto Muller. Published by the Swiss National Tourist Office in Bern in 1939. Folded in self cover.
[Switzerland] Die vielgestaltige Schweiz. Svizzera dai mille volti. La Suisse en images. Exploring Switzerland
- Dimension: 76 x 116 cm
- Place of publication: Bern
- Year: 1939
€ 300,00
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