World Map Drury John (1 results)

Colour pictographic / pictorial map, 32.1 x 23.8 cms; 35.4 x 26.6 cms (sheet), very good condition. Rare pictorial map published in 1945 by John G. Drury aTechnical Officer who served with the 214th Ordnance Battalion, to mark the end of World War II, as souvenirs for the military. Military personnel could fill in banners "came in on good ship." and "departed on good ship.", their name, organisation and "Line of Advance or movement" (blank in this example). Pictographs mark various memorable spots and wildlife (including larger-than-life insects). A "Terrible Tillie Typhoon" looms over the coast at Luzon. Drury published a series of five maps: Philippines and Okinawa in 1945; Japan and Korea, Oahu and Europe in 1946. They are all scarce. ?These almost whimsical maps are designed to support the creation of personalised geographies. At a time when digital mapping is beginning to experiment with the creation of personalised content that would render the same map in different ways for different users, Mem-O-Maps demonstrate the principle in action." (Kenneth Field, ICA Commission on Map Design).