Daily Map Map by George Philip Ltd (2 results)

Original coloured lithograph; unusually this example is backed with cloth making it much stronger and less prone to damage than the usual paper examples, folded into cloth covered boards. Overall fine condition. A map produced to show the relative sizes of the combatant forces of the countries of Europe at the start of the First World War. There is a graphic reminder of just how small the Regular and Reserve British Army was at the outset of hostilities. Produced by The London Geographical Institute and The Daily Mail to show the need for a vast increase in recruitment for National security. The Romanian army, for example is shown to be twice the size of the British army. On the other hand the size of the British Navy at the time is shown to have more dreadnoughts, battleships and cruisers, than the next two largest navies combined.

Original coloured lithograph; old folds with short tear along the top edge and small tears at the intersections of the folds, some very minor soiling, otherwise overall good condition for a folded map. A map produced to show the relative sizes of the combatant forces of the countries of Europe at the start of the First World War. There is a graphic reminder of just how small the Regular and Reserve British Army was at the outset of hostilities. Produced by The London Geographical Institute and The Daily Mail to show the need for a vast increase in recruitment for National security. The Romanian army, for example is shown to be almost the same size as the British army. On the other hand the size of the British Navy at the time is shown to have more dreadnoughts, battleships and cruisers, than the next two largest navies combined. Includes the original printed card wrapper.