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City Maps

18. September 2015
City Maps by Herb Lester


The city maps by Herb Lester Associates are a welcome change to conventional city guides. Each map has a different design accompanied by illustrations of various artists. The aim of Herb Lester is not to tell the readers everything there is to know about a city, but to tell them how to really enjoy it. They achieve this by researching each city the old-fashioned way: asking friends, acquaintances, cab drivers and concierges for their tips and then walking, tasting, sipping, and peering into doorways and down alleys.

All maps are printed in England on 100% recycled paper. You can buy them on the website of Herb Lester or at Papersmiths. I think I might purchase the Rome and Paris maps, because I’d really like to visit these beautiful cities again soon. What about you, is your favorite destination among the maps?


City Maps | New York

City Maps | New York Brooklyn
City Maps | New York Brooklyn

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City Maps | London

City Maps | London

City Maps | Paris
City Maps | Paris
City Maps | Rome
City Maps | Rome

City Maps | Rome

City Maps | Melbourne
City Maps | San Fransisco

City Maps | New York Oysters

City Maps | New York Oysters

City Maps | New York Doughnuts

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    Reply Brittany 18. September 2015 at 9:07

    These are so beautiful and definitely refreshing! Thank you for sharing!

    • Sarah Le Donne
      Reply Sarah Le Donne 18. September 2015 at 15:14

      Hey Brittany! Yes, they are, definitely something else!

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    Reply Alicia 18. September 2015 at 19:46

    They have these at a local craft/paper supply store and I drool all over the maps every time I go. I always want to buy them!! need top plan a trip so I have a reason to :p

    • Sarah Le Donne
      Reply Sarah Le Donne 23. September 2015 at 16:50

      Yes, do it! Unfortunately I couldn’t find them anywhere here, but perhaps it’s better like this 😉

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    Reply Kelsey 18. September 2015 at 22:13

    I adore all of these 🙂 I’m so bummed that I was just in Seattle and didn’t bring one along… though I will probably still end snagging one because I love it so much!

    Kelsey | http://www.abalancingpeach.com

    • Sarah Le Donne
      Reply Sarah Le Donne 23. September 2015 at 16:54

      Oh yes, they are probably a good buy even without visiting the cities! Hope you enjoyed your last trip!

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    Reply Sandra 21. September 2015 at 17:49

    These are gorgeous! What a good find 😀

    • Sarah Le Donne
      Reply Sarah Le Donne 23. September 2015 at 16:55

      Right? Now I only need to plan my next trip 😉

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    Reply Pernnille Oberg 19. October 2015 at 14:46

    These maps are absolutely brilliant – both for the trip itself as well as decoration in a frame for your room afterwards!
    I must look into this immediately! Thanks for sharing the links on where to buy them, Sarah!

    • Sarah Le Donne
      Reply Sarah Le Donne 22. October 2015 at 18:17

      Hi Pernnille! You are so right, they definitely are usefull even after a trip! Or just for dreaming about it! 😉

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