Greyhound Lines / Map Good-Natured Map of the United States Setting Forth 1937

Description

[Map] A Good-Natured Map of the United States Setting Forth the Services of the Greyhound Lines and a Few Principal Connecting Bus Lines
Author:
Greyhound Lines
Title:
[Map] A Good-Natured Map of the United States Setting Forth the Services of the Greyhound Lines and a Few Principal Connecting Bus Lines
Publication:
Greyhound Lines, 1937
Description:
[Map] A Good-Natured Map of the United States Setting Forth the Services of the Greyhound Lines and a Few Principal Connecting Bus Lines, Published by Greyhound Lines, Lithographed by the Reserve Litho & Ptg. Co., Cleveland, April 1937
Full color map measures 20 x 30 inches. Slight rippling from moisture, which is more obvious on verso. Some ink bleed on verso from the moisture yet none evident on front. Previous folds and light edge wear. One small hole at a fold. Good condition.
A brightly colored and fun map issued by Greyhound Bus Line in 1937. We find records of these maps being published from at least 1934 to 1940, the heyday of bus transportation in the United States. The Greyhound routes are shown in black lines with connecting routes in dotted lines. Small comical figures highlight the attractions for each state.
The cartographer might consider a new line of work. The Battle of Little Bighorn is shown in South Dakota and Scotty's Castle is in far northern Nevada. Oh well, it is a comical map either way. They nailed the compass rose incorporating the running greyhound logo of the bus line.
For as many of these that were distributed, these maps are relatively scarce on the market today.
Seller ID:
1598
Subject:
Advertising, Americana, Maps, Travel & Exploration
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