COLLECTION NAME:
David Rumsey Historical Map Collection
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David Rumsey Historical Map Collection
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Author:
Drevenstedt, Amy
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Drevenstedt, Amy
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Date:
1927
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1927
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Short Title:
The Flight of Charles A. Lindbergh from New York to Paris, on May 20-21, 1927
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The Flight of Charles A. Lindbergh from New York to Paris, on May 20-21, 1927
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Publisher:
No Publisher
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No Publisher
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Type:
Separate Map
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Separate Map
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Obj Height cm:
47
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47
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Obj Width cm:
61
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Scale 1:
28,500,000
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28,500,000
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Note:
Pictorial map of North America and Western Europe showing Charles Lindbergh’s famous and epic Transatlantic flight from New York across the Atlantic Ocean to Paris in a plane dubbed The Spirit of St. Louis. Library has colored and larger version of the map, see #8252.000. The left border depicts the preparations including the initial flight from San Diego to St. Louis and on to New York. The upper border illustrates the elements he braved: "Distance, Fog, Snow, Sleet, Darkness and Solitude.” The right border illustrates his destination including the airport in France and the triumphant reception in Paris and Brussels. The lower border depicts his return via the USS Memphis to a hero's greeting in Washington and New York. Relief shown by hachers.
note
Pictorial map of North America and Western Europe showing Charles Lindbergh’s famous and epic Transatlantic flight from New York across the Atlantic Ocean to Paris in a plane dubbed The Spirit of St. Louis. Library has colored and larger version of the map, see #8252.000. The left border depicts the preparations including the initial flight from San Diego to St. Louis and on to New York. The upper border illustrates the elements he braved: "Distance, Fog, Snow, Sleet, Darkness and Solitude.” The right border illustrates his destination including the airport in France and the triumphant reception in Paris and Brussels. The lower border depicts his return via the USS Memphis to a hero's greeting in Washington and New York. Relief shown by hachers.
Note
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Reference:
Allen, C.B. and Lauren D. Lyman. The Wonder Book of the Air. Chicago and Philadelphia: John C. Winston Co., 1939. 112-124.
reference
Allen, C.B. and Lauren D. Lyman. The Wonder Book of the Air. Chicago and Philadelphia: John C. Winston Co., 1939. 112-124.
Reference
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World Area:
Western Hemisphere
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Western Hemisphere
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Subject:
Pictorial map
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Pictorial map
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Full Title:
The Flight of Charles A. Lindbergh from New York to Paris in his Mono Plane "The Spirit Of St. Louis" on May 20-21, 1927. (illustrated by) Amy Drevenstedt.
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The Flight of Charles A. Lindbergh from New York to Paris in his Mono Plane "The Spirit Of St. Louis" on May 20-21, 1927. (illustrated by) Amy Drevenstedt.
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List No:
11198.000
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11198.000
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Engraver or Printer:
Lindbergh, Charles A.
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Lindbergh, Charles A.
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Publication Author:
Drevenstedt, Amy
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Drevenstedt, Amy
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Pub Date:
1927
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1927
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Pub Title:
The Flight of Charles A. Lindbergh from New York to Paris in his Mono Plane "The Spirit Of St. Louis" on May 20-21, 1927. (illustrated by) Amy Drevenstedt.
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The Flight of Charles A. Lindbergh from New York to Paris in his Mono Plane "The Spirit Of St. Louis" on May 20-21, 1927. (illustrated by) Amy Drevenstedt.
Pub Title
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Pub Reference:
Allen, C.B. and Lauren D. Lyman. The Wonder Book of the Air. Chicago and Philadelphia: John C. Winston Co., 1939. 112-124.
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Allen, C.B. and Lauren D. Lyman. The Wonder Book of the Air. Chicago and Philadelphia: John C. Winston Co., 1939. 112-124.
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Pub Note:
See note field above.
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See note field above.
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Pub List No:
11198.000
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11198.000
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Pub Type:
Separate Map
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Separate Map
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Pub Height cm:
47
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47
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Pub Width cm:
61
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61
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Image No:
11198000.jp2
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11198000.jp2
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Download 1:
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<a href=https://www.davidrumsey.com/rumsey/download.pl?image=/168/11198000.jp2 target=_blank>Full Image Download in JP2 Format</a>
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Download 2:
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<a href="https://www.extensis.com/support/geoviewer-9" target="_blank">GeoViewer for JP2 and SID files</a>
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Authors:
Drevenstedt, Amy
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Drevenstedt, Amy
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