{"product_id":"carte-routiere-michelin-78-bordeaux-biarritz-vintage-retro-jaune-ancien","title":"Michelin road map 78 Bordeaux Biarritz vintage retro old yellow","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW - Antique France Worldwide\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDescription\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis vintage Michelin road map, number 78, features a flexible yellow cover with blue and white graphic elements characteristic of editions from the mid to late 20th century. It is dedicated to the Bordeaux – Biarritz region, as indicated by the inscription visible on the front. The visual shows a partial map of France, with a focus on the southwest and the Atlantic coast. The famous Michelin Man is depicted in the upper left, a historical symbol of the brand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe typography used for the title \"MICHELIN\" and the numbers \"78\" and \"8L\" is typical of vintage editions, easily recognizable by cartography enthusiasts and retro object collectors. The text \"CARTE À 1\/200 000 - 1 cm pour 2 km - AVEC RELIEF\" specifies the scale and detailed nature of the map. The mention \"PNEU MICHELIN\" appears at the bottom, recalling the advertising and utilitarian origin of these maps distributed by the tire brand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe visual condition of the map, according to the photo, shows a clean surface with some moderate signs of use, typical of a second-hand item that has survived decades. The colors are still well contrasted, and no major snags or stains are visible on the front. The design, with its bright yellow and cartographic markers, immediately evokes an era when paper maps were essential for travel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis type of folding road map, both practical and emblematic, reflects the tradition of Michelin guides that have accompanied generations of motorists. The graphic aspect and presentation are characteristic of vintage editions, highly prized in interior design or for nostalgic use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe map is presented standing on a wooden surface, in an environment evoking a library or a retro storage space, which highlights its decorative aspect and its authenticity as an antique object.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSecond-hand item sold as is, with moderate signs of wear visible on the cover. No major defects apparent on the front.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/b\u003e The first Michelin road map was published in 1910, and regional numbering, like number 78 here, is a tradition dating back to the 1920s. These maps were offered or sold to facilitate travel in France, contributing to the rise of automobile tourism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW Reassurance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCareful packaging, fast shipping, and tracked delivery by a professional seller.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: old Michelin map, vintage road map, road map France, retro paper map, Michelin Bordeaux guide, vintage Biarritz map, yellow road map, old folding map, old French road map, Michelin map, antique map decoration, vintage map collection\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54255402713415,"sku":"38ec2865-d891-40a8-a5ba-9216db64514e-PA0.35","price":4.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0989\/5152\/8775\/files\/s-l1600_4ca906fe-9494-40a6-acc0-8be7c69464e0.jpg?v=1782763500","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/carte-routiere-michelin-78-bordeaux-biarritz-vintage-retro-jaune-ancien","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}