Imperial Airways Map of the World, 1937 – Framed Print

$149.00$319.00

Description

Description

Illustrated by James Gardner, combining of the standard world map with the entire route system, in an overlaid diagram floating above the Americas and the southern Pacific ocean. Inset shows frequency of service and miles from London for Europe, Africa, Asia and Australia/New Zealand. Text includes “Ensign Air Liner: 20 tons, speed 200 mph, crew 5, 40 passengers. Empire Flying-boat: 18 tons, speed 200 mph, crew 5, 24 passengers… ” Also describes routes operated by Imperial and other airways, with views of British Empire with the luxurious Imperial Airways sea-planes. Imperial Airways was the early British commercial long range air transport company, operating from 1924 to 1939 and serving parts of Europe but principally the Empire routes to South Africa, India and the Far East, including Malaya and Hong Kong. Available in 3 sizes: Small 40.1cm x 29cm Medium 55.7cm x 39cm Large 79.1cm x 56cm Available in 3 Frame Types, Black, Dark Brown Wood and Light Brown Wood. High quality framing with Non-Reflective glass. Printed on Ilford GALERIE Prestige Fine Art paper. 10 to 15 day turnaround for framing, but let us know if you need it by a particular date and we will try our best to make it happen. Other sizes and frames available, email hello@historyguild.org for more. The sale of these prints funds our history education programs, thank you for your support.

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Size

Small, Medium, Large

Frame

Black Frame, Dark Brown Wood Frame, Light Brown Wood Frame