Vintage pictorial map "The British Isles" by Alfred Taylor - ca. 1950

This magnificent illustrated geographical map of the British Isles is the work of artist Alfred E. Taylor. Designed as a retro travel poster, it showcases England, Scotland, Ireland, and Wales through a multitude of hand-drawn vignettes depicting castles, historic landmarks, and typical landscapes. Four decorative cartouches in the corners of the map feature poetic quotations dedicated to each nation, while colorful heraldic crests adorn the maritime areas. Ferry routes, including those between Dublin, Holyhead, Fishguard, and Rosslare, are indicated by dotted lines, highlighting the map's promotional purpose. The elegant graphic style and pastel tones are characteristic of mid-20th-century advertising maps. The map measures 60 cm by 46 cm.

Condition :

Good condition. Please note, my maps are old and not always in perfect condition!

List of the main locations represented:

London, Edinburgh, Dublin, Cardiff, Belfast, Glasgow, Liverpool, Manchester, Birmingham, Oxford, Cambridge, York, Inverness, Aberdeen, Cork, Limerick, Galway, Isle of Man, Hebrides Islands, Shetland Islands.