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Ski Map of the Davos Area Published at the End of WWII
Attractive map of the skiing around Davos, Switzerland. The map shows the many ski runs to be explored in the area, both "downruns" and cross-country runs. An index in the upper left of the map denotes the names of each run alongside the total distance, with several hundred kilometers of runs so-described. A decorative compass rose is included.
The map is attractive, showing pictorial trees as well as skiers enjoying the mountain. The famous resort towns of the area are all named, including the Davos-Platz and Davos-Dorf towns, and the many high-altitude chalets are shown.
The verso of the map includes many images of skiing in Davos as well as text describing the allures of the area.
The verso of the map provides a summer railway guide for 1945, helpfully dating the map to the previous winter.
Rarity
Maps of Davos are extremely rare; this is the first we have had in over 25 years of business. We find no other examples of the map having traded in the antiquarian market.
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