Pre 1930s The Open Road AA Touring Map Book – 16 Fold-Out Sectional Maps

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Pre 1930s The Open Road AA Touring Map Book – 16 Fold-Out Sectional Maps
£45.00 £63.00
Item number: S2BUK44

Product Description

Step back in time to the golden age of British motoring with this vintage 1930s edition of The Open Road for Motorists, Tourists & Cyclists.

Specially revised by The Automobile Association (AA) and published by Allied Newspapers for the Sunday Chronicle & Daily Dispatch, this rare survival serves as both a functional antique cartographic guide and a captivating piece of interwar transport history.

Featuring 16 detailed fold-out sectional maps covering principal touring districts across Britain, this volume details over 700 classic motoring and cycling routes. Beyond its cartography, the book is full of nostalgic charm, featuring period advertisements for landmark destinations like Alton Towers, alongside vintage brands including BP, Exide Batteries, and Voltalite.

An authentic addition to any motoring ephemera collection, transport history library, or vintage display setup.

Key Features & Highlights

  • Comprehensive Cartography: Contains 16 large-scale fold-out sectional maps covering principal UK touring regions.

  • 700+ Detailed Routes: Carefully charted routes designed for early 20th-century motorists, tourists, and cyclists.

  • AA Editorial Revision: Official road revision by The Automobile Association.

  • Period Ephemera: Authentic 1930s advertising throughout (Alton Towers, BP, Exide Stations, Voltalite, etc.).

  • Publisher: Allied Newspapers Limited (Sunday Chronicle & Daily Dispatch).

Condition Report

  • Binding & Spine: Spine is intact and solid with good structural integrity.

  • Interior & Maps: Clear, readable text and maps with no internal tears or handwritten notes.

  • Cover: Shows light, age-appropriate shelf wear consistent with a vintage travel guide.

  • Note on Completeness: All 16 bound sectional fold-out maps are present. Please note that the standalone, loose overview map is missing from this copy.

Specifications

  • Item Reference: S2BUK44

  • Era: Circa 1930s (New & Revised Edition)

  • Price: £45.00 (Original Price: £63.00)

  • Category: Books & Ephemera / Curious Antiques & Period Finds