The exhibition will showcase the most significant collection of Beck manuscripts ever offered for sale, including a one-of-a-kind draft copy of Harry Beck's first Underground map.
Highlights include an exceedingly rare 1st Edition Underground Poster (1933), of which only 5 copies of the original 2,000 are known, emphasizing its historical significance.
Visitors can explore Beck's design challenges through annotated sketches, such as whether to use official names or simplified terms, showcasing the evolution of London’s transport maps.
Open from 25th October to 30th November, the exhibition, titled Mapping the Tube: 1863-2023, will be free to visit at The Map House in Knightsbridge.
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