Pictorial map of North America illustrated with hundreds of charming miniature vignettes of important landmarks and natural wonders.



Around the map's border are views of some of the most iconic buildings in North America, including Rockefeller Center in New York City, the Rosebowl in Pasadena, the Chateau Frontenac in Quebec City, and the Palace of Fine Arts in Mexico City.



Important ships and airplanes from history fill the seas and empty spaces, as do amusing references to local culture and customs.



Laid down on archival linen. Printed colour. (SL) [AMER2307]



Ernest Dudley Chase



Ernest Dudley Chase (1878-1966), born in Lowell, Massachusetts, is one of the best known and prolific pictorial mapmakers of the 20th century. He created more than 50 different maps in his very distinctive style. A perfectionist, he is noted for his attention to fine details and for his illustrated vignettes. The maps frequently dealt humorously with serious subjects while always reflecting his passionate patriotism and optimism.



Many of his maps focus on his native New England, but he also designed maps of the world, Europe, North and South America, and WWII-themed maps. He published all of his maps from his home in Winchester, Massachusetts, taking orders from customers through the post. In a delightfully personal touch, he would sometimes sign his maps in pencil before dispatching them to customers.