Old Pictorial Map of Western Hemisphere Air Routes by BOAC, 1949: Dawn of the Jet Age Size:47x70in (120x178cm) adding an element of discovery

adding an element of discovery and nostalgia

and the names and borders of the territories were in a state of flux

including the Irish Rebellion of 1803 led by Robert Emmet and the Great Famine that struck Ireland from 1845 to 1852

Armenia and Bangladesh (Bengala)

sure to be a conversation starter and a cherished addition to any collection

Old Pictorial Map of Western Hemisphere Air Routes by BOAC, 1949: Dawn of the Jet Age Size:47x70in (120x178cm) adding an element of discoveryThe 'BOAC World Air Routes Western Hemisphere' is a captivating testament to the global reach of air travel in the mid twentieth century. Published in 1949 by the British Overseas Airways Corporation (BOAC), the map captures the Western Hemisphere in a thematic and pictorial style. It showcases the burgeoning air routes that crisscross the continents, reflecting the era's optimism and the rapid expansion of global connectivity. The map's scope,