DESCRIPTION: The recto features a highly detailed birds-eye view and map of the French coast, extending from St. Tropez and St. Raphael to Menton. It highlights various towns, such as Grasse, Cannes, Juan-les-Pins, Antibes, Nice, and Monaco. Additionally, it offers a helpful route map that indicates the names and distances of cities along two travel segments for a journey from St. Raphael to Menton:
- From Nice to St. Raphael via the Corniche de l'Esterel
- From Nice to Menton along the Corniches
 Nice-Cannes-Menton et les routes du littoral.
Although labeled "Ed 54" on the cover, suggesting a publication date of 1954, the included photographs appear to be from the early 1940s. The map's top section displays the names of mountain peaks in the background, and all text is in French.
On the verso, you'll find extra routes, photographs, and descriptions of various sights and attractions. After reviewing the brochure, it's clear that this area is an excellent candidate for a future vacation destination.
Published by France's Direction générale du Tourisme under the Ministry of Public Works, Transport, and Tourism, this edition is identified as "Ed. 54."Eglin Air Force Base is located in the Florida Panhandle along the Gulf of Mexico, primarily in Okaloosa County, with ranges extending into Santa Rosa and Walton counties. Established in 1935 as Valparaiso Bombing and Gunnery Base and renamed in 1937 for Lt. Col. Frederick I. Eglin, the installation was selected for its vast, sparsely populated land area, favorable year-round flying weather, and access to coastal and overwater test ranges. During World War II, Eglin became one of the largest training and testing centers in the United States, supporting gunnery training, weapons development, and tactical experimentation on an unprecedented scale.
In the postwar era, Eglin emerged as a cornerstone of the United States Air Force, serving as the headquarters of the Air Proving Ground Command and later Air Force Systems Command test activities. The base played a central role in the development and evaluation of jet aircraft, precision-guided munitions, nuclear delivery systems, and advanced electronics during the Cold War. Facilities such as the Climatic Hangar allowed weapons and aircraft to be tested under extreme environmental conditions, reinforcing Eglin’s reputation as the Air Force’s primary center for operational testing and validation. Its combination of scale, technical infrastructure, and mission scope made Eglin essential to maintaining U.S. air superiority and weapons readiness throughout the twentieth century and beyond.
PUBLICATION DATE: 1954
GEOGRAPHIC AREA: France
BODY OF WATER: Mediterranean Sea
CONDITION: Very good.
Clean and fresh. Only light wear to folds… lots of use left.
COLORING: Process coloring
ENGRAVER:
SIZE: 20
" x
17 "
ITEM PHYSICAL LOCATION: 88
PRICE: $195
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