World War II European News Map Military Aircraft 1940 Richfield Oil Gas promo

(Old Maps, Early 20th Century Maps, World War II, Europe, Air Mileage, East Africa, Military Aircraft).

Richfield: European News Maps.
Published June, 1940, Chicago for Richfield by Rand McNally & Co. Distributed as a gas station promotional during the Second World War.
Folding brochure. Text in English. Unfolds to large color map of Europe. 

The key identifies military bases, areas mined by different powers, boundary of combat zones, area acquired by Germany and Hungary, etc. The reverse shows military air craft.

Publisher's pictorial paper wrappers folded into panels, printed on both sides.

Item is old and shows some signs of handling and time. Item is not new or in "new" condition.

Paper gently age worn, slight rubbing, remains overall clean and attractive as a fragile survival.

Paper is lightly toned, signs of handling, small scattered spotting, internally still well preserved, tight, sound.

Still attractive on the shelf. The scarce pamphlet displays a pleasing and unique age patina and is in nice antiquarian condition, any age flaws easy to overlook or forgive. 

Please review photos for more detail and our best attempt to convey how this item survives.

Covers measures c. 19 1/4" H x 36" W.

[B7068].