YEAR PUBLISHED: 1937
Being Ye Historical Map of Baltimore County
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Pictorial map of Baltimore County, Maryland in full color, by Richard Q. ÒMocoÓ Yardley (1903-1979) who was the Baltimore Morning SunÕs cartoonist for many years. Sun papers gave away the maps to each new customer during complementary subscription period. Cover text "Enclosed is an attractive color map of the Eastern Shore ... " with illustration of Yardley with a cat that always included in his cartoons. Map is in Yardley's unique style, depiction of a colonial ladies and gentleman in various situations. Shows places names, and historical places and events. Includes decorative compass rose below title. A very rare and desirable map for pictorial map collectors.
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