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WWII NEWSMAP CELEBES NETHERLANDS INDIES MAP VOL III NO. 20F SEPTEMBER 4, 1944

$ 26.4

Availability: 92 in stock
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
  • Modified Item: No
  • Condition: Used

    Description

    Original NEWSMAP published by the U.S.G.P.O for distribution to Army and Navy forces."
    Newsmap (posters) were dated on Mondays. The front of each poster depicts the progress of fighting on the war fronts,
    covering events worldwide from prior week
    The reverse side is typically a poster on a war-related topic."
    The NEWSMAP is two sided, has 16 panels and is folded to about 12" x 8.75".
    The print on the NEWSMAP is very clear! It was hard to get good pictures as the NEWSMAP is so big and the pages are very fragile.
    NEWSMAP
    SIDE 1:
    VOL III-20F
    -
    This side has a map of Paris, an oblique view of southern France and an aerial view of a port in southern Italy .
    On the right side is a column of information talking about the various fronts and the header for the column is labeled
    THE WAR FRONTS
    and there is a paragraph for the different fronts, all of which are labeled.
    The War Fronts addressed are:
    -
    North France
    -South France
    -Italy
    - Pacific
    -Eastern Front
    SIDE 2:
    VOL III 20B
    -Celebes Netherlands Indies Map.
    DATE:
    Monday, 4 September 1944, Week of
    23 August to 30 August.
    DIMENSIONS:
    35" x 47"
    INK/PENCIL WRITING ON NEWSMAP: "
    Morale Services Reclassification Center".
    CONDITION:
    The NEWSMAP is very fragile. The pages are tanned from age, some foxing and tears along the edges. Tiny tear on the fold of the aerial view of the port.
    See images for condition.
    I added .00 handling charge for insurance.
    I have other NEWSMAPS listed and available. Additional photos available upon request.
    THANK YOU FOR LOOKING!