COLLECTION NAME:
David Rumsey Historical Map Collection
Record
Author:
Beck, Henry Charles
Date:
1934
Short Title:
Covers: Railway Map. London Underground Transport.
Publisher:
London Transport
Publisher Location:
London
Type:
Covers
Obj Height cm:
16
Obj Width cm:
8
Note:
This is the second year of publication of Beck's revolutionary map of the London subway system. Beck radically simplified the mapping to make the subway lines and their routes and intersections more clear for travelers. His design became the standard for transport systems world wide.
Subject:
Transit
Subject:
Data Visualization
Subject:
Pictorial map
Subject:
Subway
Subject:
Transportation
Subject:
Railroad
Full Title:
(Covers to) Railway Map. London Underground Transport. Issued Free. 55 Broadway, Westminster, S.W.1, Victoria 6800. No. 2, 1934.
List No:
7998.001
Page No:
cover
Series No:
1
Engraver or Printer:
Johnson, Riddle & Co. Ltd.
Publication Author:
Beck, Henry Charles
Pub Date:
1934
Pub Title:
Railway Map. London Underground Transport. Issued Free. 55 Broadway, Westminster, S.W.1, Victoria 6800. No. 2, 1934.
Pub Note:
Double-sided, color.
Pub List No:
7998.000
Pub Type:
Pocket Map
Pub Type:
Pocket Map
Pub Maps:
2
Pub Height cm:
16
Pub Width cm:
8
Image No:
7998001.jp2
Authors:
Beck, Henry Charles
Link To Source
Covers: Railway Map. London Underground Transport.
