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Auction 207, Lot 255

"[5 Maps] Aloha and Cordial Greetings from Hawaii U.S.A. [with] In the Territory of Hawaii U.S.A. [and] Island of Hawaii [and] Island of Maui [and] Island of Oahu [and] Island of Kauai", White, Ruth Taylor

Subject: Hawaii

Period: 1942 (dated)

Publication:

Color: Printed Color

Size:
8.4 x 11.3 inches
21.3 x 28.7 cm
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This pamphlet features five colorful pictorial maps by White including 4 of specific islands and 1 of the entire chain. Each "cartograph" is drawn in a whimsical, humorous style much like Jo Mora's celebrated work of the same period. Cartoonish characters populate each with major roads and points of interest noted, which actually make them fairly useful maps for the tourist. Each has a ribbon title banner and a descriptive cartouche. One sheet has maps on both sides (Maui and Territory of Hawaii), so four could be presented at the same time. Front wrapper features a hula dancer. Issued by the Hawaii Tourist Bureau. Edited, published, and distributed by George T. Armitage, Honolulu, 1942.

Accompanied by two photographic illustrations related to Pearl Harbor.

References: Rumsey #6774.

Condition: A

Colorful examples with minor soiling on the wrappers.

Estimate: $140 - $170

Sold for: $120

Closed on 2/11/2026

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