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1932 Taiwain Nichi Nichi Shimpo Map of Taipei, Taiwan (Formosa)
Taipei-taiwannichinichi-1932$475.00
Title
Táiběi shì dìtú / City Map of Taiwan / 台北市地圖
1932 (dated) 29 x 20 in (73.66 x 50.8 cm) 1 : 10000
1932 (dated) 29 x 20 in (73.66 x 50.8 cm) 1 : 10000
Description
An attractive 1932 map of Taipei, Taiwan, or Formosa, published by the Taiwan Daily News or Taiwan Nichi Nichi Shinpō (台灣日日新報社). The map covers the urban center of Taipei naming all streets, railroads, and districts. The detail throughout is superb. All text in Chinese. Accompanied by original binder. Copyright stamp appears in red to the left of the document.
Cartographer
Taiwan Nichi Nichi Shinpō (May 1898 – March 1944) (台灣日日新報社 / Taiwan Daily News) was the official and most prominent newspaper in Taiwan during the colonial period from 1895-1944. It began publishing in 1898 following a merger of two older newspapers, the Taiwan Shinpō and the Taiwan Nippō. It was issued both in Japanese and Chinese as the official media outlet of the Japanese occupation, focused on legislation and cultural activities. More by this mapmaker...
Condition
Very good. Backed on archival tissue for stability. A couple of expertly repaired tears and verso reinforcements.