Title - A Map of Northumberland and Durham - Produced By British Railways.
Artist - Lance Harry Mosse Cattermole (1898-1992).
Description - A detailed map view of Northumberland and Durham, showing the railway network extant in 1949. There is lots of detail, with small pictures depicting towns, historic sites and other interesting notes.
Year Published - 1949
Size - Double Royal (approx 40 x 25in or 101.5 x 63.5cm) Could be trimmed to that size; this is actually a proof version which has a wider border, making it an extra half inch larger in each direction.
Other Details:
Original Vintage British Railways Travel Poster.
Published by The Railway Executive (North Eastern Region) (P.P.1089)
Printed by Waterlow & Sons Ltd London & Dunstable.
Condition Grade and Condition Report:
Grade: B+, un-conserved.
Folds with minor wear, minor age-discolouration, small edge nicks and tears with acid-free repair tape on rear. More detailed photos are available on request if required.
More About The Artist:
Lance Harry Mosse Cattermole was born in Ireland in 1898, the son of an artist, and grandson of George Cattermole (1800-68) – illustrator of ‘The Old Curiosity Shop’ and other Charles Dickens works. He studied at the Central School of Arts & Crafts 1922-23 and at the Slade School 1923-26 and became a member of the Royal Institute of Oil Painters (R.O.I). His work is represented in many museums and collections. He produced many posters for British Railways.