Main Heritage Compact General DS109.32.W47 I47 1931 Book Item-ID: i25925398 BIB-ID: 2504273 Show moreMain Heritage Compact General DS109.32.W47 I47 1931 Book Item-ID: i25925398 BIB-ID: 2504273 Show less
Public relationsCompagnie internationale des wagon-lits et des grands express européens, Venice Simplon-Orient-Express Ltd., Tourism, Tourism--Middle East--20th Century, Orient Express (Express train), Railroad companies, Railroad companies--Middle East
Travel poster advertising the passenger train route connecting London to Baghdad operated by the European railway company "Compagnie Internationale... Show moreTravel poster advertising the passenger train route connecting London to Baghdad operated by the European railway company "Compagnie Internationale des Wagons-Lits" (International Sleeping-Car Company). The distance was covered by two rail routes, the Simplon Orient Express from London (via Calais and Paris Gare de Lyon to Milan, Venice, Trieste, Zagreb, Belgrade, Sofia) to Istanbul, and the Taurus Express from Istanbul to Aleppo and Baghdad. In the early years (the 1930s), the line was only operated to Nusaybin in Eastern Turkey, and it was extended to Tall Ziwan in Eastern Syria a few years later. From there, Ford automobiles took the passengers to Kirkuk in Iraq. The last leg to Baghdad was accomplished by narrow-gauge railway. Targeted to British travelers, the poster was issued by the French Paris-Lyon-Mediteranée (PLM) railway company and promoted a safe, quick and economical journey. The poster was designed by Fench illustrator Roger Broders, best known for his Art Deco posters commissioned by the PLM, characterized by simple lines and bold, flat areas of color, combined with a noticeable graphical perspective. The poster depicts the Arch of Ctesiphon (Taq Kasra), an important archeological monument near Baghdad, without any people. Title and date from item. The poster is signed, titled and dated. The illustration is captioned "Ctesiphon Arch - near Baghdad". Additional text "Safery. Rapidity. Economy". Inscribed "LUCIEN SERRE & Cie. IMP. 15-17-19, Rue du Terrage, PARIS". Main Heritage Compact General HC.GM.P.2019.0092 2-D Graphic Item-ID: i26211324 BIB-ID: 2800112 Show less
Public relationsCompagnie internationale des wagon-lits et des grands express européens, Venice Simplon-Orient-Express Ltd., Tourism, Tourism--Middle East--20th Century, Orient Express (Express train), Railroad companies, Railroad companies--Middle East
Travel poster advertising the passenger train route connecting London to Baghdad operated by the European railway company "Compagnie Internationale... Show moreTravel poster advertising the passenger train route connecting London to Baghdad operated by the European railway company "Compagnie Internationale des Wagons-Lits" (International Sleeping-Car Company). The distance was covered by two rail routes, the Simplon Orient Express from London (via Calais and Paris Gare de Lyon to Milan, Venice, Trieste, Zagreb, Belgrade, Sofia) to Istanbul, and the Taurus Express from Istanbul to Aleppo and Baghdad. In the early years (the 1930s), the line was only operated to Nusaybin in Eastern Turkey, and it was extended to Tall Ziwan in Eastern Syria a few years later. From there, Ford automobiles took the passengers to Kirkuk in Iraq. The last leg to Baghdad was accomplished by narrow-gauge railway. Targeted to British travelers, the poster was issued by the French Paris-Lyon-Mediteranée (PLM) railway company and promoted a safe, quick and economical journey. The poster was designed by Fench illustrator Roger Broders, best known for his Art Deco posters commissioned by the PLM, characterized by simple lines and bold, flat areas of color, combined with a noticeable graphical perspective. The poster depicts the Arch of Ctesiphon (Taq Kasra), an important archeological monument near Baghdad, without any people. Title and date from item. The poster is signed, titled and dated. The illustration is captioned "Ctesiphon Arch - near Baghdad". Additional text "Safery. Rapidity. Economy". Inscribed "LUCIEN SERRE & Cie. IMP. 15-17-19, Rue du Terrage, PARIS". Main Heritage Compact General HC.GM.P.2019.0150 2-D Graphic Item-ID: i26219955 BIB-ID: 2800112 Show less
Main Heritage Shelves General DS109.32.W47 I47 1931 Book Item-ID: i23451920 BIB-ID: 2504273 Show moreMain Heritage Shelves General DS109.32.W47 I47 1931 Book Item-ID: i23451920 BIB-ID: 2504273 Show less
Main Heritage Shelves General DS51.B3 C3 1931 Book Item-ID: i10063274 BIB-ID: 1007963 Show moreMain Heritage Shelves General DS51.B3 C3 1931 Book Item-ID: i10063274 BIB-ID: 1007963 Show less
published by the Royal Geographical Society. Relief shown by shading and spot heights. Includes notes. "The Geographical Journal, Sept. 1931." This map... Show morepublished by the Royal Geographical Society. Relief shown by shading and spot heights. Includes notes. "The Geographical Journal, Sept. 1931." This map is from Mr. Betram Thomas prismatic compass traverse adjusted at the points......[low.l.h.]. Conical Projection with true meridians and standrd parallels 18 and 25 [ben. marg.l.h.]. Published by Royal Geographical Society [ben.marg. cent.]. Main Heritage Display General HC.MAP.00464 Print Map Item-ID: i11400419 BIB-ID: 1172384 Show less
First edition. A richly illustrated quarter-century of British thoroughbred racing history, designed as a supplementary to Sir T. A. Cooks three... Show moreFirst edition. A richly illustrated quarter-century of British thoroughbred racing history, designed as a supplementary to Sir T. A. Cooks three-volume “History of the English Turf” (no. 5), published 30 years earlier. Dustjackets somewhat chipped and torn at edges, otherwise an immaculate copy. Main Heritage Shelves General SF345 .B76 1931 Book vol. 2 Item-ID: i23736641 BIB-ID: 1525335 Show less
First edition. A richly illustrated quarter-century of British thoroughbred racing history, designed as a supplementary to Sir T. A. Cooks three... Show moreFirst edition. A richly illustrated quarter-century of British thoroughbred racing history, designed as a supplementary to Sir T. A. Cooks three-volume “History of the English Turf” (no. 5), published 30 years earlier. Dustjackets somewhat chipped and torn at edges, otherwise an immaculate copy. Main Heritage Shelves General SF345 .B76 1931 Book vol. 1 Item-ID: i17066694 BIB-ID: 1525335 Show less
