{"product_id":"old-world-map-of-east-german-lufthansa-flight-routes-1962-cold-war-pr-pictorial-jet-age-compass-rose-crane-logo","title":"Old East German Lufthansa Flight Routes World Map, 1962: Cold War PR; pictorial jet-age; compass rose, crane logo","description":"\u003cp\u003eDeutsche Lufthansa: Deutsche Demokratische Republik is a vivid mid-century pictorial world map that marries airline ambition with graphic wit. Issued in 1962 by Deutsche Lufthansa’s Press and Public Relations Department at Berlin-Schönefeld, it projects a globe alive with flight paths, cities, and cultural vignettes. A stylized Lufthansa aircraft sweeps across the hemisphere, while a handsome compass rose—its heart emblazoned with the airline’s crane—anchors the composition. The map revels in the romance of the jet age: oceans swell in rich blues, continents glow in warm tones, and the world’s metropolises are called out with an illustrator’s flair. It is as much a celebration of travel as a snapshot of geopolitical aspiration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreated at the height of the Cold War, the map reflects the self-assured internationalism of the GDR’s national carrier. In a world divided by ideology, air routes became emblems of access, reliability, and prestige. This piece operates as soft diplomacy—public-relations cartography designed to signal reach, competence, and modernity. Its network lines stitch North America, South America, Europe, Africa, Asia, and Australia into a single narrative of movement, suggesting that the airline could thread political boundaries with practical connections. The result is a visual manifesto of post-war mobility, framed by the optimism and competitive theater of early 1960s aviation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStylistically, it is a tour de force of pictorial cartography: an art-information hybrid where clarity never sacrifices charm. The generalized cylindrical world projection provides generous equatorial spread for busy transoceanic corridors, while route lines arc crisply between capitals and hubs. A luminous palette—bold oranges set against deep, maritime blues—heightens legibility and drama. The compass rose, finely tooled and crowned by the crane, reinforces brand identity and navigational poise. Mountain ranges rise in sculptural relief, seas are named with elegant lettering, and the world’s edges brim with motion—aircraft aloft, ships underway—conveying a planet unified by velocity and exchange.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCultural iconography abounds. Landmarks and personages mark cities as living stages—capitals distinguished not only by coordinates but by memory and myth. From European monuments to Asian temples, African heritage sites to the skylines of the Americas, the illustrations function as miniature travelogues, compressing guidebook allure into cartographic cameos. Stylized shipping vessels underscore the symbiosis of sea lanes and air corridors, while the depiction of major oceans—the Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian—creates blue theaters where long-haul routes dramatize distance conquered. The map thus becomes an atlas of desire, its images nudging the eye from curiosity to itinerary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccompanying texts and illustrations elaborate the network’s logic and its cultural waypoints, transforming the sheet into a narrative of modern connectivity. This is not merely a timetable made visible; it is a brand philosophy in graphic form—precision, reach, and cosmopolitan ease. From its Berlin-Schönefeld provenance to its carefully choreographed iconography, the map captures an East German vision of participation in a global commons. Today, it reads as both promotional bravura and historical testimony: a rare artifact of airline diplomacy in the jet age, where design, geopolitics, and the dream of flight converge on a single, irresistible image.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCountries and regions on this map\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNorth America\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSouth America\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEurope\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAsia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAfrica\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAustralia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVarious seas and major bodies of water including the Atlantic Ocean, Pacific Ocean, and Indian Ocean\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMajor mountain ranges depicted visually or symbolically in relevant regions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNotable Features \u0026amp; Landmarks\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAirplane Iconography: A stylized Lufthansa airplane visually dominating the landscape\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLandmarks: Illustrations of significant buildings and monuments from various regions, providing cultural icons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShipping Vessels: Various stylized ships indicating waterways and trade routes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompass Rose: A prominent compass rose with the Lufthansa logo and intricate design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoute Lines: Flight routes illustrated with connecting lines to major cities across the globe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVibrant Color Palette: Bold oranges and contrasting blues enhance visual appeal and clarity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHistorical and design context\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMap Title: Deutsche Lufthansa: Deutsche Demokratische Republik\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreation Year: 1962\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: Deutsche Lufthansa, Press and Public Relations Department at Berlin-Schönefeld Central Airport\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMap Description: A vibrant pictorial world map showcasing Lufthansa’s flight routes and connections, emphasizing landmarks, major cities, and cultural figures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesign Elements: Features a Lufthansa plane over a detailed world illustration and a compass rose with the Lufthansa logo, reinforcing brand identity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVerso Information: Back contains text and illustrations providing additional context about flight networks and cultural landmarks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHistorical Significance: Promotional piece and cultural artifact reflecting 1960s air travel dynamics and Cold War operational context\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThematic Elements: Focus on travel, culture, and connectivity in a post-war context\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSymbolism: Pictorial blend of art and information, offering cultural snapshots of cities linked by Lufthansa\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize: 42x59 cm unfolded; folds to 21x10 cm for easy transport\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlease double check the images to make sure that a specific town or place is shown on this map. You can also get in touch and ask us to check the map for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis map looks great at every size, but I always recommend going for a larger size if you have space. That way you can easily make out all of the details. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis map looks amazing at sizes all the way up to 70in (180cm). If you are looking for a larger map, please \u003ca href=\"\/it\/pages\/contact-us\"\u003eget in touch\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThe model in the listing images is holding the 18x24in (45x60cm) version of this map.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe fifth listing image shows an example of my map personalisation service.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you’re looking for something slightly different, check out my collection of the \u003ca href=\"\/it\/collections\/all-old-vintage-antique-maps\"\u003ebest old maps\u003c\/a\u003e to see if something else catches your eye.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlease \u003ca href=\"\/it\/pages\/contact-us\"\u003econtact me\u003c\/a\u003e to check if a certain location, landmark or feature is shown on this map.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis would make a wonderful birthday, Christmas, Father's Day, work leaving, anniversary or housewarming gift for someone from the areas covered by this map.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis map is available as a giclée print on acid free archival matte paper, or you can buy it framed. The frame is a nice, simple black frame that suits most aesthetics. Please get in touch if you'd like a different frame colour or material. My frames are glazed with super-clear museum-grade acrylic (perspex\/acrylite), which is significantly less reflective than glass, safer, and will always arrive in perfect condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Unique Maps Co.","offers":[{"title":"12x16in (30x40cm) \/ Map","offer_id":57969128669568,"sku":"UM00275332A","price":41.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"12x16in (30x40cm) \/ Framed map","offer_id":57969128702336,"sku":"UM00275333A","price":111.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"12x16in (30x40cm) \/ Framed canvas map","offer_id":57969128735104,"sku":"UM00275334A","price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"A3 (297x420mm) \/ Map","offer_id":57969128767872,"sku":"UM00275335A","price":41.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"A3 (297x420mm) \/ Framed map","offer_id":57969128800640,"sku":"UM00275336A","price":111.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"A3 (297x420mm) \/ Framed canvas 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