- Map
- Used
Seller: Angelika C. J. Friebe Ltd. - MapWoman, Dorking, United KingdomAngelika C. J. Friebe Ltd. - MapWoman
AbeBooks seller since July 6, 2017
Condition: Used - Near fine
£ 425.00
Quantity: 1 available
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Colour printed map; overall 66 x 44 cm. folds as issued; exc. cond. This bold pictorial map was created for the Festival of Britain, a national exhibition and fair that was intended to celebrate Britain and its recovery from World War II and help the British people forget the misery of the previous decade. This map is a guide to “local conversation gambits” and lists the topics of concern in various parts of Britain. The map was Cecil Walter Bacon’s attempt to encourage his fellow British citizens to look toward the future and the positive momentum of the British economy. No cities are identified on the map, so one has to deduce where these topics are discussed based on geography and one’s knowledge of the people in the area. The site of the Festival of Britain is shown in London, with illustrations of the Skylon and the Dome of Discovery, buildings constructed for the fair. Numerous industries are highlighted throughout the map, including factories, power stations, tourism, ship building, farming, etc. Many businesses had either ceased operations during the War or shifted to exporting their goods, and evidence of this is illustrated in the Speyside region of Scotland with the note “Whisky for Dollars,” as whisky was sent abroad to reduce the balance of payments deficit. Of course more mundane topics are also presented, including the common British obsession with the weather. Designed by Cecil Walter Bacon. Prepared under the direction of Professor E.G.R. Taylor for the Festival issue of Geographical Magazine, the magazine of the Royal Geographical Society. It is interesting to note that the map was sponsored by Esso Petroleum Products, illustrating Esso’s new Fawley Refinery, yet the map shows no roads. At the time, petrol was still rationed and was not even sold under brand names again until several years after this map was published. However major petrol companies were marketing their companies and trying to regain brand loyalty well in advance. Printed by Taylowe Ltd. Bryars & Harper (History of 20th Century) p. 125; Rumsey #11513.…
Seller Inventory # 4750
Bibliographic details
- Title
- What Do They Talk About?
- Author
- Bacon, Cecil Walter
- Publisher
- The Geographical Magazine, London
- Publication year
- 1951
- Condition
- Near Fine
- Binding
- No Binding
- Seller catalogs
- Folding Map, great britain, Pictorial
Angelika C. J. Friebe Ltd. - MapWoman
Dorking, United Kingdom
Shipping rates from United Kingdom to U.S.A.
| Item | 14 to 60 business days | 7 to 28 business days |
|---|---|---|
| First item | £ 20.00 | £ 30.00 |
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Store description
Welcome to Map Woman! We are dealers in: Antique Maps, from 16th to mid-20th century; Antique Prints, from 16th to mid- 20th century, covering most subjects, including Natural History (Animals, Birds/Eggs, Butterflies/Insects, Botanicals, Fruit, Fish/Shells/ Crustaceans); Antique Books, from facts to fiction, from clever to pretty books. We are very passionate about our maps and prints and offer a friendly and personalised service. If you cannot find what you are looking for, please try again very soon or contact us directly - we will be happy to source any item for you. For more items, please visit us at www.mapwoman.com . We are members of PBFA.…
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Seller's business information
Angelika C J Friebe Ltd.
Nonsuch, 16 Howard Rd
Dorking, United Kingdom RH4 3HR
Terms of sale
All items in our on-line catalogue are offered 'subject to prior sale'. Items can be ordered on-line using the shopping cart provided or by phone (+44) 01306 877 477. Orders are dealt with in strict order of receipt.
All goods remain the property of Angelika C J Friebe Ltd. until payment has been received in full. Goods will be shipped soon after clear funds have been received.
All items are original engravings and are as described and in good condition unless otherwise stated.
Great care has been taken to describe all flaws which might lead to overstating any faults.
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We may withhold reimbursement until we have received the goods back, or you have supplied evidence of having sent back the goods, whichever is the earliest.
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