Old map of air routes — New World | Americas, Pa

Original map plate, printed in France. Map of global air routes centred on the New World — Americas, North and South Pacific, Australia. The regular lines are drawn in red, creating a dense and striking graphic composition against a background of grey shades. A rare document on the history of commercial aviation, at a time when the major transpacific and transatlantic routes were still a feat. A graphically strong piece, very decorative when framed. Trilingual legends (French, English, Spanish). Condition: very good, sharp contrasts, slight signs of age-related wear. Careful and protected delivery, or free collection in Paris and Lyon.