[MAPS] Collection of Mid-Century AIRLINE System Maps-- TWA, American Airlines, & SAS

[MAPS]  Collection of Mid-Century AIRLINE System Maps-- TWA & American

Vahe Kirishjian (cartographer/designer). American Airlines System Map. General Drafting Co., NY, NY. (1952).  Brochure which opens to full sheet with 4 pictorial maps. Date penciled on cover o/w about fine. 

TWA Flight Maps, folded booklets for the years 1951, 1954 & 1956.  General Drafting Co., Convent Station, N.J.  All are in VG or better condition.  1 has the date ('54) inked at upper corner.

[THEMATIC MAP.] John S. KEATRS, Cartographer. S.A.S. North Atlantic and Polar Route Map. C1960. Scandinavian Airlines System.  Light wear. 

[DISPLAY MAP]  Cartography by John Philip. Art by Paul John Brown. Pan American World Airways System : world's most experienced airline ; copyright 1956 by Pan American World Airways, Inc.,  "corrected to January 1, 1963."  Mounted to thick board, apparently as issued.  Stains, foxing, edgewear, and scuff marks-- 1 hole; back shows old tidemarks.  Many of the original red pins remain (not all).  AS IS. Cartography by John Philip. Art by Paul John Brown. "All rights reserved by Pan American World Airways, Inc."

OVERALL CONDITION IS GOOD OR BETTER.

Reference: Richard Oliver: The History of Cartography University of Chicago, 

"Map content became more generalized as aircraft speeds and flight ceilings progressively increased, carrying air travelers at velocities and altitudes that impeded the identification of particular landmarks. Cartographic artists Vahe Kirishjian (American Airlines, ca. 1952–56), F. H. Reitz (British Overseas Airways Corporation, ca. 1954–69), and Hal Shelton were at the forefront of developing more realistic images of the earth’s surface for this new air age." Richard Oliver