Subject: Southern California
Period: 1929 (dated)
Publication:
Color: Printed Color
Size:
10.1 x 9.5 inches
25.7 x 24.1 cm
This small pictorial map of Southern California shows "how the Land of Sunshine has become so air-minded that everybody flies hither and you and you and hither." Filled with whimsical illustrations symbolic of the region and surmounted by an unusual pop-up airplane. The verso contains promotional text and illustration for Western Air Express. Complete with stamped envelope entitled "A Cartograph Commemorating Southern California's Third Air Mail Anniversary April 17, 1929."
References: Rumsey #8253.
Condition: A
The map is near fine with a hint of toning along the centerfold. Accompanying envelope has a small dampstain, light toning, and light wear along its edges.