c1950 LONDON THE BASTION OF LIBERTY Pictorial Map after Kerry Lee (LM20-21)

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c1950 LONDON THE BASTION OF LIBERTYPublished by Pictorial Maps Ltd. and printed by Chromoworks, this map was sponsored by the short-lived Travel Association of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and originally published in 1947. It was updated by Lee for the 1951 Festival of Britain and celebrates the citys wartime struggle, and ultimate success. The dense and richly illustrated image presents the architecture and inhabitants of London first and foremost, as these were the cornerstones of British resistance to the German blitz. Homage to the Civil Defense Service is paid under the citys coats of arms at the top of the page, and an inset with Churchills famous quote drives home the stoic attitude of Londoners in those dark times andndash; We would rather see London in ruins and ashes than that it should be tamely and abjectly enslaved. Size approx 64.5cm x 52cm. Folded in several places with a surface split on the bottom left of centre some repaired paper splits in a few marginal areas. Condition is OK with some surface wear and tear.Antique Paper Company are a long established family business selling original antique prints, maps engravings as well as many other paper antiques such as original vintage Decorative Posters, Ephemera, Stamps Postal History, Manuscripts, Antiquarian Books much more. We are always looking to buy and have up to andpound;500,000 in immediate funds available. We are looking for exceptional single items, better collections, original archives, Atlases, Libraries, accumulations etc and have previously purchased from Major Institutions, Libraries, Collectors, Solicitors many other sources. We are happy to travel almost anywhere in the world for the right opportunities. So please do get in touch if you are considering selling your Antique Paper collectables. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers LM20-21-4837551

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