COLLECTION NAME:
David Rumsey Historical Map Collection
Record
Author:
Bond, Arthur
Date:
1945
Short Title:
Text: London 1944 As Seen by an A.R.P. Observer on the Roof of the Bank of England in the Summer of That Year.
Publisher:
The Bank of England
Publisher Location:
London
Type:
Letter
Obj Height cm:
24
Obj Width cm:
19
Note:
Date estimated.
Full Title:
(Text page to) London 1944 As Seen by an A.R.P. Observer on the Roof of the Bank of England in the Summer of That Year.
List No:
15270.002
Series No:
2
Publication Author:
Bond, Arthur
Pub Date:
1945
Pub Title:
London 1944 As Seen by an A.R.P. Observer on the Roof of the Bank of England in the Summer of That Year.
Pub Note:
"Printed at the Baynard Press, Number stamped 305 in top corner, with a printed letter, signed by [Lord] Catto, Governor of the Bank of England to an employee. This rare and attractive map was drawn by a member of the bank staff, Arthur Bond, which he originally prepared to serve as a “Roofspotters’ Guide” during the time of the flying bomb menace. It would appear that the bank produced a small number, possibly 500 copies only, for presenta tion to employees and others. Although held by 6 of the copyright libraries [not Cambridge], it remains elusive in commerce and at auction." (Michael Kemp, 2022)
Pub List No:
15270.000
Pub Type:
View
Pub Height cm:
64
Pub Width cm:
71
Image No:
15270002.jp2
Authors:
Bond, Arthur
