1939 "A Good-Natured Map of the United States Setting Forth the Services of the Greyhound Lines and a Few Principal Connecting Bus Lines" by Greyhound
Presented is an original 1939 map, titled “A Good-Natured Map of the United States Setting Forth the Services of the Greyhound Lines and a Few Principal Connecting Bus Lines.” This brightly colored pictographic map was one of several similar United States maps issued by Greyhound in the 1930s and 1940s, during the heyday of bus transportation in the US.
The Greyhound bus routes are delineated in bold black lines with the interconnecting routes in bold dashed lines. In contrast, thin lines delineate state borders. Small pictographs scattered along and inside the map highlight the attractions throughout the country and along popular bus routes. Many of these pictographs are accompanied by light-hearted text or tongue-in-cheek puns, such as "Gosh! a mile up" in Denver, “Some Ditch” by the Grand Canyon, and in Nebraska, "no use making a pig of yourself, get out there an' give a lady a chance." Flanking the title cartouche at top are two vintage Greyhound buses. The map is further embellished with a fancy legend cartouche featuring the iconic greyhound silhouette, and a large compass rose in the Atlantic Ocean.
This full-color pictographic map is filled with charming vignettes and figures, and is a charming reminder of the printed advertising from that era. There is no artist attribution, besides a small monogram at lower right with a "K" followed by the delta symbol.
CONDITION:
Very good condition. Printed color is very vibrant, without fading. Paper is healthy and bright, with no marks or tears in the image. Map is artfully framed in a custom wood frame with UV glass.
Framed Dimensions: 22"H x 31 3/4"W x 5 /8"D.
Accompanied by our company's letter of authenticity.
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1939 "A Good-Natured Map of the United States Setting Forth the Services of the Greyhound Lines and a Few Principal Connecting Bus Lines" by Greyhound
Colorado
1 Lake Avenue
Colorado Springs CO 80906
United States
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