WW1 (1918) RARE British RELIEF MAP Of THE SOMME - Inc THIEPVAL Etc. (SHEET 57D)
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:58480454 | Country/ Organization: Great Britain |
| Service: Army | Type: Documents & Maps |
| Era: 1914-1945 | Conflict: World War I (1914-1918) |
Original WW1 (1918) RARE British RELIEF MAP of the Somme featuring MAMETZ WOOD, ALBERT, THIEPVAL, POZIERES, COURCELETTE, GOMMECOURT, HEBUTERNE, BUCQUOY, LA BOISSELLE, CONTALMAISON etc.(SHEET 57D) This is a rare relief shaded example which clearly highlights the strategic importance of key points in the landscape.Bears a raised museum stamp (with archive serial number) and is in excellent condition as explained below...This map is one of many acquired from a private collection whic...hwas previously purchased in 2002 from The Imperial War Museum. Each item was heldin the museum's duplicate archives and deemed surplus. Almost all have IWMstock numbers or stamps etc and many have been linen backed for long termconservation and storage purposes. Significant numbers were unused surplus stockwhen originally transferred to the museum and have never even been folded. Assuch, many of these original WW1 maps are in 'time capsule' condition, andthere are numerous 'Secret' or 'Confidential' maps relating to major battlesamongst them. I will be working my way through the collection in due course.
POSTAGE - Will be sent via Hermes within the UK.International parcels will be sent via Royal Mail and fully tracked. The seller reserves the right to cancel any sale to destinations which cannot guarantee a fully tracked route from door to door.(Ref 874)PLEASE NOTE - Following BREXIT, some items exported from the UK to EU countries may now incur import tariffs on arrival. This depends on the overall value of the item (or items) contained within the package. UK sellers are now required to display these details in the form of a Customs Declaration attached to the outside of the package. Such matters are beyond my control as the process is administered by the Customs Department of the destination country. With this in mind, please can all buyers from EU countries make themselves aware of how these changes may affect them when purchasing items from the UK. Thank you in advance for your patience and understanding.
POSTAGE - Will be sent via Hermes within the UK.International parcels will be sent via Royal Mail and fully tracked. The seller reserves the right to cancel any sale to destinations which cannot guarantee a fully tracked route from door to door.(Ref 874)PLEASE NOTE - Following BREXIT, some items exported from the UK to EU countries may now incur import tariffs on arrival. This depends on the overall value of the item (or items) contained within the package. UK sellers are now required to display these details in the form of a Customs Declaration attached to the outside of the package. Such matters are beyond my control as the process is administered by the Customs Department of the destination country. With this in mind, please can all buyers from EU countries make themselves aware of how these changes may affect them when purchasing items from the UK. Thank you in advance for your patience and understanding.
