This charming pictorial map gives over 100 visual reasons to visit France. A cartouche at right lists "Distinguished Citizens Born in Paris," including artists, musicians, scientists, and explorers. The elaborate border incorporates imagery from 17th-century tapestries from the style of Louis XV and 18th century ornaments by Robert de Cotte. Despite the whimsical imagery, the map includes a reminder of the Great War and perhaps foreshadowing of World War II. Blood-red lines indicate the "Germans Farthest Advance" and the "Final Battle Line" from World War I. Nearby fly the flag of Nazi Germany and what appear to be lines of cheval de frise crossing the German countryside. Created by A. Walker and W.E. Vogelear and published in Chicago by Colortext Publications, which created a series of Story Maps between 1935-50.

References: Rumsey #8049.

Condition: A

A colorful example with a few short edge tears, including one that enters 0.5" into map image at top and has been repaired on verso with archival tape. There is a faint dampstain in the margin at bottom right.