Prague Praha Fair city birds-eye print 1925 balloon city view large rare map
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Praha - (Prague).
Issued 1925, Prague, by Mentor publishing. Art by Ruep.
Spectacular and rare early 20th century birds-eye/ balloon view of Prague.
Apparently issued for the annual trade Fair held in Prague in 1925 by the Czech government.
Printed on both sides, Main image is a splendid balloon or birds-eye panoramic view of the main city. Hundreds of specific buildings are identified in the key on reverse. Reverse is an extensive index with 2 photographic views of the Fair grounds, plus a drawing balloon view of the grounds, a plan of the city and a drawing of the future fair palace.
Overall clean, light signs of age and handling, minor small stains of edge splits, nothing offensive nor severe. Entirely worthy of display, great scarce image.
Sheet size c. 25 1/2" H x 36 3/4" W. Original fold lines as issued.
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