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1943 or Showa 18 World War II Era Japanese Map of New Zealand
NewZealand-showa18-1943$175.00
Title
New Zealand.
1943 (undated) 30 x 21 in (76.2 x 53.34 cm) 1 : 2000000
1943 (undated) 30 x 21 in (76.2 x 53.34 cm) 1 : 2000000
Description
This is a stunning large format Japanese map of New Zealand dating to World War II, and one of the most beautiful cartographic depictions of New Zealand to appear in the 20th century. It covers the entirety of New Zealand, including North Island and South Island with insets of important harbors in the upper left and lower right quadrants. The map offers superb detail regarding both topographical and political elements, noting cities and roads as well as air and sea routes. Blue shading is used to indicate oceanic depths. All text is in Japanese. This map was created as part of a series of folding maps of parts of Asia and Pacific prepared by the Japanese during World War II and is possibly suggestive of Japanese imperial ambitions for this region. This map is no. 17 in that series.
Condition
Very good. Minor wear and along original folds. Minor damage in upper left quadrant. Professionally flattened and backed with archival tissue.