COLLECTION NAME:
David Rumsey Historical Map Collection
Record
Author:
Schweizerische Bundesbahnen
Author:
Art. Institut Orell Fussli
Author:
Gauchat,P.
Date:
1933
Short Title:
Map Showing the International Railway Connections of Switzerland
Publisher:
Art. Institut Orell Fussli
Publisher Location:
Zurich
Type:
Separate Map
Obj Height cm:
46
Obj Width cm:
50
Scale 1:
1,500,000
Note:
Pictorial map on sheet 46x50, originally published in 1931, showing the international railway connections of Switzerland, folding to pamphlet 23x10, with pictorial cover, illustration of Swiss scenery and portrait of William at upper right corner by P. Gauchat from the earlier edition on recto, On verso text: "The Land of Contrasts", information on Railway Tickets and explanation on the railway map. Map surrounded by humorous characters, sailing ships, and a blimp, shows Switzerland at the center of a network of railways from southern England at the upper left to Venice and Florence at the lower right, also showing major cities and towns. Relief shown by hachures.
Country:
Switzerland
Subject:
Railroad
Subject:
Pictorial map
Full Title:
Map Showing the International Railway Connections of Switzerland. (cover title) Switzerland and her International Railway Connections. Switzerland The Very Heart of Europe. Printed in Switzerland by Art. Institut Orell Fussli, Zurich. Published by The Swiss Federal Railroads. 1933.
List No:
11596.002
Series No:
2
Publication Author:
Schweizerische Bundesbahnen
Publication Author:
Art. Institut Orell Fussli
Publication Author:
Gauchat,P.
Pub Date:
1933
Pub Title:
Map Showing the International Railway Connections of Switzerland. (cover title) Switzerland and her International Railway Connections. Switzerland The Very Heart of Europe. Printed in Switzerland by Art. Institut Orell Fussli, Zurich. Published by The Swiss Federal Railroads. 1933.
Pub Note:
See note field above.
Pub List No:
11596.000
Pub Type:
Pamphlet
Pub Height cm:
23
Pub Width cm:
10
Image No:
11596002.jp2
Authors:
Schweizerische Bundesbahnen; Art. Institut Orell Fussli; Gauchat,P.
