Esso 1963 Discovery & Exploration World Map Famous Journeys General Drafting

Sail with the great explorers! This colorful world map traces Famous Journeys of Discovery and Exploration, from 1000 A.D. to the Space Age, and was published for Esso (Humble Oil & Refining Company) in 1963 by General Drafting Co. of Convent Station, N.J. Inset panels cover Space, the North Polar region, Antarctica and Spanish and French explorations. It is a fun piece of Space Age-era educational ephemera for map collectors, history and geography fans, classrooms, or framing as wall decor in a den or study.

Details

• Printed in color on one side of the sheet, with the General Drafting Co. © 1963 line and the Esso / Humble Oil name on the cover panel.
• Opens to roughly 34 x 22 inches.

Condition: Folded as issued, with fold creases throughout and slight edge toning on the folded cover. There is a small tear at one fold in the yellow border that runs a short way into the map near the Fiji Islands. See photos.

Please note: It will be packed flat with care and shipped promptly.

Flaws: Small rip on bend. Worn line.

The photos are part of the description.