1957 Cold War Map EUROPE Hungary Poland Russia Germany Italy Greece France Spain

Description

Handsome large-format fold-out 1957 map of Europe, printed more than 64 years ago.
The map opens to a generous 84 x 73.5 cm [33" x 29"] and is drawn on a scale of 1:6,000,000, which provides wonderful detail, including railroads, highways, canals, oil pipe lines, and more.
It was published during the height of the Cold War, one year after the Hungarian Revolution and four months before the Soviet Union launched Sputnik 1.
The map was compiled under the direction of cartographer James M. Darley of the National Geographic Society and published as a supplement to the June 1957
National Geographic Magazine
.
It provides a wonderful window into the political geography of Europe 12 years after the Second World War.
Condition:
It is in very good condition, bright and clean, with
no
marks, rips, or tears. It is blank on the back, with no printing on the reverse side. Please see the scans and feel free to ask any questions.
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