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"Hagstrom's Decorative and Historical Maps",

This 43-page catalog for Hagstrom's includes decorative maps for the home, office, school, or library. According to the text, Hagstrom maps are "filled with interesting and instructive geographical and historical data. Outstanding events interpreted by master artists are displayed in their actual locale. This unique method of presentation serves to make a more lasting impression on the young mind. Adults too find these fine maps vastly instructive and enjoyable." The catalog includes maps of all geographies and themes including humorous maps, sportsmen's maps, stamp maps, and more. A few that caught this cataloger's eye are the Dog Map of the World, Bootlegger's Map, Ration Map of the U.S., and The Land of Make Believe to name just a few. Pictorial paper wrappers and original printed envelope. This example is accompanied by the original Hagstrom order form, mailing envelope, and folding catalog supplement with a full color map of the United States on verso.

References: Hornsby (Picturing America) pp. 47 & 49.

Condition: A

Contents are clean and bright with a couple of minor pencil notations and small rust stains around the staples. Wrappers have light foxing. The printed envelope is lightly soiled. The top corners of the supplement are creased. The order form and mailing envelope have stains caused by the adhesive that was used on the envelope, and the envelope is adhered to the order form due to the adhesive on the sealing edge of the envelope.