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In celebration of United Nations Day on October 24th, Jonathan Potter Limited are very pleased to be able to offer for sale examples of the following map:

United Nations Map Of The World

by L.G.Bullock

Published by John Bartholomew & Son Ltd in Edinburgh, c.1948

A coloured lithograph with a printed area of 91 x 66 cm.  This is a folding map laid on buckram, with paper covers (cover size is 12 x 21.5 cm).

£60 plus p+p

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The map is a wonderful compilation of information and design, as well as being an advocate for the UN ethos.  The world is mapped in outline with major cities named and is surrounded by the coats of arms of the UN member states.  Vignette views at either side of the map illustrate endeavours such as industry, travel, trade, communicatioin, education, politics and other numerous elements of society.  These are accompanied by textual notes of discoveries and other activities on the map itself, as well as quotes from playwrights such as Shakespeare, poets such as Burns, philosophers and other figures of importance.  The map also includes the text of the Atlantic Charter on which "hopes for a better future for the world" are based.

The map is both significantly aspirational and commemorative, as well as being a most attractive item.

Please email us (info@jpmaps.co.uk) to order your example

Click here for further information about UN Day.