LONDON UNDERGROUND diagram of lines tube plan. Aylesbury. HARRY BECK 1953 map

LONDON UNDERGROUND diagram of lines tube plan. Aylesbury. HARRY BECK 1953 map

Product SKU: P-6-014565

Price £65.00

'London Transport - Diagram of Lines 1953' by Harry Beck (1953). Vintage diagram of lines pocket map issued by London Transport, 14.5 x 22.5cm, 5.75 x 8.75 inches; Please note that this is a folding map.

Notable differences to the current underground network include: The Metropolitan Line extends beyond Amersham to Aylesbury (the stations line beyond Amersham were transferred to British Rail in 1961). The District Line extension to South Acton is shown (transferred to British Rail in 1959). The map predates the Jubilee line, although the branch of the Bakerloo line between Baker Street and Stanmore as shown on the map became the northern part of the Jubilee line upon its opening in 1979. The Picadilly line extension between Holborn and Aldwych is shown (closed 1994). The map predates the Victoria line, the first part of which opened in 1968

TITLE/CONTENT OF MAP: 'London Transport - Diagram of Lines 1953'

Notable differences to the current underground network include: The Metropolitan Line extends beyond Amersham to Aylesbury (the stations line beyond Amersham were transferred to British Rail in 1961). The District Line extension to South Acton is shown (transferred to British Rail in 1959). The map predates the Jubilee line, although the branch of the Bakerloo line between Baker Street and Stanmore as shown on the map became the northern part of the Jubilee line upon its opening in 1979. The Picadilly line extension between Holborn and Aldwych is shown (closed 1994). The map predates the Victoria line, the first part of which opened in 1968

DATE PRINTED: 1953    

IMAGE SIZE: Approx 14.5 x 22.5cm, 5.75 x 8.75 inches (Medium); Please note that this is a folding map.

TYPE: Vintage diagram of lines pocket map issued by London Transport

CONDITION: Fair: Paper & glue residue along left hand border. Please note any other blemishes on the scan prior to purchasing this picture. Virtually all antiquarian maps and prints are subject to some normal aging due to use and time which is not obtrusive unless otherwise stated. We offer a no questions asked return policy.

AUTHENTICITY: This is an authentic historic map, published at the date stated above. It is not a modern copy.

VERSO: Information about central area interchange stations is printed on the reverse side

FOLDING: This is a folding map.

ARTIST/CARTOGRAPHER/ENGRAVER: Harry Beck

PROVENANCE: London Transport

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