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Auction 182, Lot 497

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"Western Front and the Low Countries"

Subject: Western Europe, World War II

Period: 1940 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Printed Color

Size:
28.5 x 38.3 inches
72.4 x 97.3 cm
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This informative map depicts the Western Front during World War II. It spans from Angers to Nuremberg and extends to show parts of England and Italy. A key at bottom right identifies international boundaries, railways, canals, the Maginot and Siegfried lines, forts, and naval bases. The map also delineates French and German fortified areas. An inset at bottom left locates the naval bases in the Mediterranean. Published in Sydney, Australia by H.E.C. Robinson Pty. Ltd. The publisher's imprint is obscured by a label for Swain's Stationery, Books, Artware, Fancy Goods.

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Condition: B

Issued folding with some short splits at fold intersections. There is light scattered foxing and some light dampstains.

Estimate: $100 - $130

Sold for: $65

Closed on 4/28/2021

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