Harry Beck
September/October Edition, 1933
5 ½ x 8 in
14 x 20 cm
14 x 20 cm
LDN7717
£ 1,450.00
Uncommon fifth state of the first edition of Harry Beck's iconic Underground map, undated but likely published in September/October, 1933. The north arrow and the L.P.T.B. logo which appeared only...
Uncommon fifth state of the first edition of Harry Beck's iconic Underground map, undated but likely published in September/October, 1933. The north arrow and the L.P.T.B. logo which appeared only on the August fourth state have once again been removed. The escalator connection between Bank and Monument (highlighted in a red box on this map) opened in September, 1933. The name of Green Park station has been changed from Dover Street.
Harry Beck's now-iconic map of the London Underground was first issued to the public in January, 1933. A second edition was printed in February, 1933 to reflect the opening of Southgate and Enfield West stations. A third edition appeared in April, 1933 to coincide with the release of the first Quad Royal poster edition of the map. A fourth, undated, edition was issued around August, and there were two more editions in September (this example) and December, 1933. All of the 1933 editions are sought-after by collectors as they represent the beginning of the modern Tube map.
Printed colour. Framed. [LDN7717]
Harry Beck's now-iconic map of the London Underground was first issued to the public in January, 1933. A second edition was printed in February, 1933 to reflect the opening of Southgate and Enfield West stations. A third edition appeared in April, 1933 to coincide with the release of the first Quad Royal poster edition of the map. A fourth, undated, edition was issued around August, and there were two more editions in September (this example) and December, 1933. All of the 1933 editions are sought-after by collectors as they represent the beginning of the modern Tube map.
Printed colour. Framed. [LDN7717]
