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Auction 120, Lot 171

"Bootleggers Map of the United States for Light, Medium and Heavy Tipplers"

Subject: United States

Period: 1925 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Black & White

Size:
32 x 22 inches
81.3 x 55.9 cm
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This unique map spoofing prohibition is by Edward McCandlish. Filled with puns, nothing is sacred in this hilarious look at alcohol and prohibition. Many place names are plays on words, like Chi-keg-o, Tus-Keg-ee, Mash-ville, Albu-Corky, Scoth (sic) Bluff, Booze (Boise), and many more (some so bad they hurt) - The pints of the compass are Norse, Wets, Yeast, and Souse. With original yellow paper covers printed in blue ink. McCandlish was a prominent illustrator for the children's page in many newspapers in the 1920's and 1930's, making this parody a radical departure. A wonderful piece of Americana that beautifully captures the humor and mood of the time.

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Condition: A

The folding map has a couple of fold intersection splits, else fine. A little soiling and a few spots on cover.

Estimate: $100 - $150

Sold for: $1,200

Closed on 7/18/2007

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