{"product_id":"antique-the-motor-map-of-england-wales-early-british-motoring-road-map","title":"Antique The Motor Map of England \u0026 Wales – Early British Motoring Road Map","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA charming piece of early British motoring history, this antique edition of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Motor Map of England \u0026amp; Wales\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e offers a glimpse into the golden age of automobile travel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublished by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Motor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, an early British motoring journal, this beautifully illustrated folding road map features an olive-green cover with a wonderful period illustration of an open-top motorcar traveling along a country road alongside a cyclist.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe map was prepared by renowned British cartographer J. Bartholomew, F.R.G.S., using Ordnance Survey information. Designed for early motorists exploring the roads of England and Wales, it features a scale of 13 miles to the inch, with principal roads, towns, villages, and railway stations identified.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe original cover advertises both paper and linen editions and features the publisher's London address on Rosebery Avenue.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA delightful collectible for enthusiasts of British history, antique maps, vintage automobiles, and travel memorabilia. Perfect for displaying alongside antique books, incorporating into a curated vignette, or adding to a collection of early motoring ephemera.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTitle: The Motor Map of England \u0026amp; Wales\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCartographer: J. Bartholomew, F.R.G.S.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin: London, England\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeriod: Early 20th century\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScale: 13 miles to 1 inch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFolded Dimensions: 4\" W x 7\" H\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Antique condition with visible wear to the cover, softened and frayed edges, creasing, discoloration, and age-related wear to the paper and binding. Please refer to photographs for details.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"DAPPER BLEU","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67411094896889,"sku":"EFEF313","price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0762\/2036\/7097\/files\/IMG_1084.heic?v=1792327205","url":"https:\/\/dapperbleu.com\/products\/antique-the-motor-map-of-england-wales-early-british-motoring-road-map","provider":"DAPPER BLEU","version":"1.0","type":"link"}