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Auction 153, Lot 331

"Good Natured Map of 1936 Shrine Playground 62nd Imperial Council Session...",

Subject: Western Washington

Period: 1936 (dated)

Publication:

Color: Printed Color

Size:
20.9 x 30.7 inches
53.1 x 78 cm
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This whimsical map was created in connection with the 62nd Imperial Council Session of the Ancient Arabic Order of the Nobles of the Mystic Shrine for North America in Seattle (now known as Shriners International). Drawn in a style similar to Jo Mora, the map is filled with cartoonish Shriners drawing attention to various points of interest and activities in the region including skiing, fishing and hunting to name a few. Cartographically centered on Seattle, the map covers the region from the Columbia River north to Vancouver, and includes an inset of Alaska at top left. Printed by Farwest Lithography in Seattle.

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Condition: B+

Issued folding on a clean sheet with vivid color. There are two small fold separations that just pass the neatline and a few other small separations and edge tears confined to the blank margins, all closed on verso with archival tape.

Estimate: $200 - $250

Sold for: $275

Closed on 5/20/2015

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