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Rare Large Wall Map Variant

Germany The Beautiful Travel Country, published in 1935 by the Reichsbahnzentrale für den Deutschen Reiseverkehr in Berlin and artistically conceived by Reimer, is a distinctive propaganda and travel map, presenting a unique blend of tourism and political symbolism during a pivotal moment in Germany's history. Highlighting the country as an enticing travel destination, this large wall map variant simultaneously and subtly foregrounds the undercurrents of political ambitions and looming tensions in the European landscape.

The mid-1930s witnessed Germany on the cusp of seismic political and territorial ambitions. While outwardly the nation promoted its cultural and scenic attractions to the world, internally, the Nazi regime was solidifying its grip on the nation's socio-political fabric. This dual narrative is distinctly mirrored in the map, which on the one hand portrays picturesque pictographs of cities, cultural activities, and agriculture, while on the other, infuses motifs of soldiers bearing Nazi flags, suggesting the regime's pervasive influence.

The decorative border of the map, alternating between crests and the label "Beautiful Germany", speaks volumes of the nationalistic pride and the Reich's aspirations of showcasing Germany as a blend of rich tradition and modern dynamism. However, the presence of a smaller map showing Germany marked in red, crowned with a Nazi flag in the center, is a prescient reminder of the nation's aggressive territorial ambitions, which would soon plunge the world into a devastating conflict.

It is worth noting that the wall map format of this piece, while encompassing the grandeur and breadth of the German lands, is a rarity in itself. Its size and detail offer a deeper dive into the nuanced tapestry of a nation at the crossroads, poised between cultural pride and political ambition.

Rarity

This is the first time we have ever seen the map in wall map format.