A "Typical Californian's" Map of the United States by E. Chase, 1940 - Unofficial Distorted West vs. East USA Size:A2 (420x594mm) This masterpiece by Bernard Sleigh

This masterpiece by Bernard Sleigh

Around the edge of the map are gorgeously detailed illustrations of Russian scenes

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Numerous landmarks can be seen

A "Typical Californian's" Map of the United States by E. Chase, 1940 - Unofficial Distorted West vs. East USA Size:A2 (420x594mm) This masterpiece by Bernard SleighOriginally published in 1940 by Ernest Dudley Chase, this is perhaps my most unique map of the United States. It shows California and the rest of the US from the perspective of a typical Californian. The sun, as you can see, quite literally always shines on California and the other states well, just take a look: a barren expanse of spider webs, storm clouds, and a plane heading from east to west with the phrase "we'll soon be there!" above it. All in