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1921 Dutch East Indies Official Tourist Bureau Map of Northern Sumatra
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Title
Sumatra In two parts. Northern Section.
1921 (dated) 18 x 26.75 in (45.72 x 67.945 cm) 1 : 1500000
1921 (dated) 18 x 26.75 in (45.72 x 67.945 cm) 1 : 1500000
Description
This is a 1921 Dutch East Indies Official Tourist Bureau map of northern Sumatra and the sultunate of Aceh. The map depicts the region from Simeulue (P. Simeuloë) to the Malay Peninsula and Singapore and from Sabang Bay and We Islands to central Sumatra and Telukdalam (Telokdalem) on Nias. Highly detailed, myriad cities, towns, villages, and other settlements are labeled, along with numerous rivers and lakes. Roads and railroads are also illustrated, with three different grades of roads, from 'regular motorcar services' to horse and footpaths are illustrated, allowing a tourist a better understanding of how to travel around the island. Distances between cities are marked in red numbers, which also allows for an idea of the distances involved.
This map was created and published by the Dutch East Indies Official Tourist Bureau in 1921.
This map was created and published by the Dutch East Indies Official Tourist Bureau in 1921.
Condition
Very good. Even overall toning. Light wear along original fold lines. Blank on verso.