Contour Collection

Dubrovnik. Map of the city before the earthquake of 1667. Croatia

Map of Sicily by G. H. Davis
A contour map of Sicily, giving the shortest air distances from Cape Bon and Malta. At this stage in the Second World War it was a British front-line objective in Axis eyes

Map of the war in North Africa by G. H. Davis
The war in North Africa: a strategic contour map of the desert arena during the Second World War. Conflict began there in September 1940. Date: 1942

Map of Pantellaria (Pantelleria) by G. H. Davis
A contour map of Pantellaria (Pantelleria), a volcanic Italian island outpost which surrendered unconditionally on 11 June 1943 -- the first loss of Italian soil to the Allies during the Second World

Mareth Line, Tunisia, by G. H. Davis
A large-scale contour map of the complicated Mareth Line in Tunisia, North Africa, where General Montgomery stated that the enemys fate would be decided

A collection of birds feathers
Contour feathers, wing coverts and tail coverts from several different species of birds

Fortification agate
A section of fortification agate from Scurdie Ness. Agate is cryptocrystalline quartz. This specimen is from the collections held at the Natural History Museum, London

Contour map of Western Front by G. H. Davis
The Western Front: a contour map showing the area of the general Allied offensive at this stage of the Second World War. Showing the Siegfried Line, the supply port of Antwerp

Map of Sardinia by G. H. Davis
A contour map of Sardinia, showing airfields and seaplane bases during the Second World War. The island was experiencing concentrated bombing by the Allied Strategic Air Force. Date: 1943

Tunis commanding Sicilian Channel by G. H. Davis
Tunis, which with Bizerta commands the Sicilian Channel. A contour map showing the capital of Tunisia, its approaches, roads, harbour and surrounding terrain

El Agheilas defence positions by G. H. Davis
El Agheilas powerful defence positions abandoned by Rommel. A contour map of the El Agheila area in North Africa from which Rommel was driven out by Montgomery during the Second World War. Date: 1942

Allied occupation of French North Africa by G. H. Davis
The Allied Anglo-American occupation of French North Africa during the Second World War. A contour map of the Algerian and Tunisian coasts, with distances from Algiers to important sites

Wartime map of Italy by G. H. Davis
The slow advance in Italy: General Alexanders candid explanation. All roads lead to Rome -- but all the roads are mined, says General Alexander

Map of northern Tunisia by G. H. Davis
The battleground which was expected to seal the fate of North Africa and gain full control of the Mediterranean during the Second World War

Development of French Africa by G. H. Davis
The vast economic development of French Africa: roads and communications from Algeria to Congo. A contour map of French African possessions under Allied control at this stage of the Second World War

Map of Jerusalem, Israel. 19th century

Wood tin, variety of cassiterite
Dark-brown banded aggregates of cassiterite intergrown with white quartz and black tourmaline. Cassiterite comprises of (tin oxide). This polished specimen is from West Kitty mine, St. Agnes, Cornwall

Raper drawing No. 21
[5] Views of Norfolk, Philip, & Nepean Islands by George Raper

Agate
A cut and polished section of brown banded agate from Brazil. Agate (silicon dioxide) is a cryptocrystalline quartz

Change of contour hairstyle 1940s
During the 1940s, elaborate hair was in. Due to the rationing during World War II, most women chose lovely hairstyles over new dresses. A hairstyle with essential simplicity. Date: 1940s

Grecian contour hairstyle 1940s
During the 1940s, elaborate hair was in. Due to the rationing during World War II, most women chose lovely hairstyles over new dresses

Battle of Messines 1917
Soldiers of the 13th Brigade (who were to take part in the second phase of the battle) studying a large contour map of the area to be attacked between Petit Pont

The Westphalia Region of Germany; Second World War, 1943
Contour Map of the Westphalia Region of Germany, with the positions of the Sorpe, Mohne and Eder Dams marked, 1943. These were the dams attacked by RAF Lancaster bombers of 617 Squadron during

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