This lot contains two reduced versions of Edward Camy's pictorial map of Alaska. Both were published by the Alaska Steamship Company to encourage travel from the continental US to Alaska. Steamship routes are shown originating in Seattle, where it is noted that "all transportation lines lead to Seattle from all parts of the United States." Other forms of transportation are identified in Alaska and neighboring Yukon Territory, such as railroads and highways. The map illustrates "some of the most interesting features of the Territory" and popular activities, including Mt. McKinley, active volcanoes, gold dredging, the northern lights, dog sledding, and various types of wildlife depicted as cartoonish rather than dangerous. A large inset in Canada focuses on the region between Anchorage and Fairbanks, and a comic strip at bottom shows how comfortable and luxurious it is to travel via steamship. Edward Camy (1904-58) was a native Californian who spent the majority of his career as a graphic artist in San Francisco.

A. A Good-Natured Map of Alaska Showing the Services Offered by "The Alaska Line" and Suggesting Some of the Most Interesting Features of the Territory, dated 1938 (15.5 x 20.1"). Condition: Issued folding with light wear along the fold lines and evidence of staples along the lower fold. (B+)

B. A Good-Natured Map of Alaska Showing the Services Offered by "The Alaska Line" and Suggesting Some of the Most Interesting Features of the Territory, dated 1937 (10.4 x 7.8"). On a full sheet measuring 21.0 x 16.1". Condition: Clean, colorful, and issued folding. (A)

References: cf. Hornsby (Picturing America) #115.

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See description above.