H. R. Elliot and Co. Inc.
1937

Map of Bermuda Merrily we go around

Cute pictorial map of Bermuda: Merrily we go around

DESCRIPTION: Cute pictorial map of Bermuda: "Merrily we go around. " Four panel brochure with an Illustration of a train and a pirate are featured next to the title cartouche. Verso with advertisements. Not dated but ca. 1937.

Published and printed by H. R. Elliot and Co. Inc., New York, N. Y. Provided courtesy of Bermuda. Size within the neatline 17" W x 7 H.

CREATOR: H. R. Elliot and Co. Inc.

PUBLICATION DATE: 1937

GEOGRAPHIC AREA: Bermuda

BODY OF WATER: Atlantic Ocean

CONDITION: Good. Clean and strong.

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SIZE: 17 " x 7 "

ITEM PHYSICAL LOCATION: 10

PRICE: $175

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