Muriel H. Parry map collection (Library of Congress Finding Aid)

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	Series VI: Europe (continued)
		Schweitz -- Suisse -- Switzerland, circa 1950 (continued)
			Berne: Kuemmerly and Frey The map illustrates points of historical or other interest in Switzerland. On the verso, is a conventional roadmap of Switzerland (1:500,000)
FOLDER 330		la Suisse, circa 1947
FOLDER 330			Paris: S.A.E.P. Ogrizek, Dore and J.G. Rufenacht Book History of Switzerland and the Swiss peoples.
FOLDER 331		De Vielgestialtige Schweiz, circa 1939
FOLDER 331			78.5 x 118 cm
			Berne: Office of Tourism Map showing the topography, rivers, and towns of Switzerland. On verso, short textural pieces on regions, and places in Switzerland.
FOLDER 332		[Bird's-Eye View From Interlaken]
FOLDER 332			34.5 x 41.5 cm
			Switzerland: A. Trub and Co. From a pamphlet entitiled "Jungfrau Jock, Jungfrau Bahn." Panoramic view shows the snowcapped peakes of the Swiss Alps and marks the railroad routes up into the mountains from the Interlaken station.
FOLDER 333		Kussnacht am Rigi
FOLDER 333			19 x 27 cm
			Berne: Kummerly and Frey Muller, Otto M. Bird's-eye view of the town of Kussnacht and the mountain rising up in the distance beyond the town.
FOLDER 334		Lucerne Lieu D'Inoubliables Joies de Vacences
FOLDER 334			42 x 42 cm
			Panoramic map of Lucerne and the area surrounding the town. Transportation routes marked. Photographs of landmarks and recreation areas surround the map. On the verso, a map of the city center.
FOLDER 335		Luzern
FOLDER 335			15 x 21 cm
			Berne: Kummerly and Frey Muller, Otto M. For Luzerner Kantonalbank. Map of the centre city of Luzern showings the main landmarks and the location of the bank.
FOLDER 336		Magne Britanniae et Hiberniae Tabula, 1631
FOLDER 336			35.5 x 49.5 cm
			53 Militaria Anglica Communia to the inch Hondius, Henri Map of the British Isles showing rivers, towns, and mountains. Hand colored.
FOLDER 337		Principal Herring Fishing Ports and Seasons
FOLDER 337			56.5 x 48.5 cm
			Edinburgh: Herring Industry Board Map of the United Kingdom highlighting the major herring ports and their fishing seasons.
FOLDER 338		A Map of Royal Britain
FOLDER 338			102 x 63.5 cm
			Great Britain: Chromoworks, Ltd. The map highlights areas of royal events or interest. Small drawings of places and events are included. The map is bordered by representations of the coats of arms of the royal cities.
FOLDER 339		January 1946, United Kingdom - (England, Scotland, Northern Ireland, Wales)and Eire, circa 1946
FOLDER 339			31 x 36 cm
			Pan American Airways, Inc. Calendar Map shows the outline of the British Isles and scenes from life in Britain over the centuries.
FOLDER 340		A Pictorial Map of the British Isles, circa 1935
FOLDER 340			59 x 43 cm
			17 miles to one inch Massachusetts Chase, Ernest Dudly Map shows the towns, castles, and cathedrals of the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland.
FOLDER 341		The British Isles
FOLDER 341			40.5 x 58 cm
			Taylor, Alfred E. Pictorial map for British and Irish Railways. On verso, photographs from around the British Isles. Post-WWII and pre-Queen Elizabeith II.
FOLDER 342		Britannia, 1657
FOLDER 342			32.5 x 40.5 cm
			Map shows the great detail of rivers and towns in the United Kingdom. The borders show the various idealized versions of warriors in different areas of the country. From Jansson vol IV 1657. pl. 101. Hand colored.
FOLDER 343		British Transport City Hotels
FOLDER 343			40.1 x 28 cm
			England Map of Britain and the location of other British Transport Hotels in Great Britain. Shows major towns and the connecting roadways. On verso, two small maps "Central Glasgow" and "Glasgow and District."
FOLDER 344		There is a Boots Nearly Everywhere You Go, circa 1939
FOLDER 344			15.5 x 10.5 cm
			Map of Great Britain showing the many recreational activities of the island. From a "Boots" Chemist holiday shopping guide.
FOLDER 345		An American's Map of England, 1953
FOLDER 345			25.5 x 14 cm
			Punch From "The New York Times Magazine" Map of the outline of England and Wales labelled with symbols locating "unintelligible dialects," "olde tea shoppes," and "stately homes."
FOLDER 346		Cambridgeshire, circa 1947
FOLDER 346			57.5 x 44 cm
			Leeds: John Waddington, Limited for The Countryman Clegg, Ernest Map shows the towns in "the Isle of Ely" and "Cambridge" and the agricultural products of each region. 2 copies.
FOLDER 347		Pictorial Plan of the Walled City of Chester
FOLDER 347			13 x 19.5 cm
			England: H.A. Powell Map shows a bird's-eye view of the city. A key to the map is provided. Part of a tourist brochure, "Chester A Pagent of History,"
FOLDER 348		Plan of the City of Chester, circa 1937
FOLDER 348			18.5 x 23 cm
			1/6 mile to the inch England: R.A.C. Map labels the tourist areas in the city center of Chester. On verso, a map of "Chester as a Touring Centre" for this area of England.
FOLDER 349		Derbyshire, circa 1946
FOLDER 349			57.5 x 44 cm
			4.5 miles to the inch Leeds: John Waddington Limited for The Countryman, Ltd. Clegg, Ernest Shows the towns and topography and resources of the area used during WWII. 2 copies.
FOLDER 350		Devonshire, circa 1947
FOLDER 350			57 x 44 cm
			4.5 miles to the inch London: Charles and Read, Ltd. for The Countryman Ltd. Clegg, Ernest Map shows the towns and agricultural products of Devonshire. 2 copies.
FOLDER 351		Hampshire, circa 1947
FOLDER 351			57 x 44 cm
			Leeds: John Waddington, Limited. for The Countryman, Ltd. Clegg, Ernest Shows the towns, products, and resources of Hampshire. Much of the surrounding text contains facts about Hampshire's role in winning the war.
FOLDER 352		Chichester's Picture Map of London
FOLDER 352			54 x 87.5 cm
			1/6th of a mile to the inch England: L. Van Leer and Co. For Francis Chichester. Pictorial tourist map of London center city. On the verso, an index to streets and an Underground map.
FOLDER 353		The New Pictorial Map of London
FOLDER 353			51 x 75.5 cm
			London: Geographia A map showing all of the tourist sights in central London.
FOLDER 354		A Map of the Ancient Borough of Southwark
FOLDER 354			London: Strand Magazine Sayer, J.P. Pictorial map of the area of Greater London.
FOLDER 355		Pictorial Map of London
FOLDER 355			48 x 72 cm
			1 inch=1/4 mile Amsterdam: L. Van Leer and Co. Map of London highlighting places of interest. Inset maps of "Cinemaland" and "Theatreland." On the verso, of the map cover is a map of the London Underground.
FOLDER 356		Norfolk, circa 1945
FOLDER 356			45 x 56.5 cm
			4.5 miles to the inch Leeds: John Waddington, Limited. Clegg, Ernest Map shows the towns of Norfolk and the agricultural products of the region. Map shows pictures of local landmarks and an excerpt of Churchill's 4 June 1940 speech, "We shall defend our island whatever the cost may be . . ." 2 copies.
FOLDER 357		Northumberland, circa 1946
FOLDER 357			57.5 x 44 cm
			Leeds: John Waddington, Limited. for the Countryman, Ltd. Clegg, Ernest The map shows the products, town, and topography of the area of Northumberland. 2 copies.
FOLDER 358		Oxfordshire, circa 1947
FOLDER 358			57.5 x 44 cm
			4.5 miles to the inch Leeds: John Waddington, Limited. for the Countryman Clegg, Ernest Map shows the towns in Oxfordshire and the products of the region. The map is surrounded by information about WWII and the drawings of local landmarks. 2 copies.
FOLDER 359		Somerset, circa 1946
FOLDER 359			44.5 x 56.5 cm
			4.5 miles to the inch Leeds: John Waddington Limited Clegg, Ernest Map shows the towns of Somerset County and labels the major products of the area. The map is surrounded by pictures of castles, historical information, and quotes from famous men. 2 copies.
FOLDER 360		Sussex, circa 1945
FOLDER 360			44.5 x 56.5 cm
			4.5 miles to the inch Leeds: John Waddington Limited Clegg, Ernest Map shows the towns of the country of Sussex and the products of the region. The map is surrounded by drawings of local castles and cathedrals. 2 copies.
FOLDER 361		Swansea, circa 1941
FOLDER 361			59.5 x 59.5 cm
			1:100,000 Map made of some kind of plastic. Most railroads, towns, rivers, are marked and labelled. The maps center on the main town almost as if it is the target for bombing runs. Degree markings ring the map along the border.
FOLDER 362		Wiltshire, circa 1946
FOLDER 362			57 x 44 cm
			4.5 miles to the inch Leeds: John Waddington, Limited. for the Countryman. Clegg, Ernest Shows the products of Wiltshire and the towns of the region. 2 copies.
FOLDER 363		Yorkshire East Riding, circa 1946
FOLDER 363			44.5 x 57 cm
			4.5 miles to the inch Leeds: John Waddington, Limided. for the Countryman. Clegg, Ernest Shows the products made in this region and the towns and roadways of the area.
FOLDER 364		Yorkshire West Riding, circa 1946
FOLDER 364			45 x 56.5 cm
			4.5 miles to the inch Leeds: John Waddington, Limited. for the Countryman, Ltd. Clegg, Ernest The map shows the towns and resources of Yorkshire West Riding and the goods they produced for the war effort.
FOLDER 365		Northern Ireland, circa 1947
FOLDER 365			44.5 x 56.5 cm
			8 miles to the inch Leeds: John Waddington, Limited for the Countryman, Ltd. Clegg, Ernest Map shows the towns of Northern Ireland and labels the major products of the area. The map is surrounded with information regarding WWII and Ireland's role in victory.
FOLDER 366		Scottish Omnibuses Coach Tours Cover All Scotland, circa 1953
FOLDER 366			55.5 x 84.5 cm
			Scotland: Allen Litho For Scottish Omnibuses Limited. Pictorial map of Scotland showing the towns and places of interest. On verso, coach tours and prices.
FOLDER 367		[Tartans of Scotland]
FOLDER 367			66 x 66 cm
			Textile Scarf of silk material. Map of Scotland dividing each Clan region and distinguishing them with different tartans. Inset map of the major towns of Scotland.
FOLDER 368		Wales
FOLDER 368			46 x 30.5 cm
			Textile Woodblock or textile print on a thin, but tough cloth. Shows the outline of Wales, some castles drawn in, and the flag of Wales.
FOLDER 369		Caenarvo Comitatus pars Olim Ordovium, circa 1700s
FOLDER 369			25 x 30.5 cm
			Saxton, Christopher Map shows the west coast of Wales, the Irish Sea "Mare Hiberne . . ." Detail of the topography, rivers, towns of the country of Caernavo[n], Wales. Map appears to have been removed from a book.
FOLDER 370		Wales
FOLDER 370			44 x 56 cm
			8.5 miles to the inch "To be sold by Richard Chiswell in St. Paul's Churchyard and by Thomas Basset of Fleet Street." Shows many of the small towns and rivers of Wales, small diagrams of the major towns on the border.
FOLDER 371		URSS Carte Politique et Economique, circa 1927
FOLDER 371			88 x 119 cm
			Paris: Library du Travail Identifies the major ecomomic resources. Explanitory notes at the bottom of page detailing the information from the map. Note at bottom of map in pencil ["bought for 5 fr[ancs] July 1939 on the banks of the Seine."]
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