South America Commercial Development.

(Old Maps, 20th Century Maps, South America, Brazil, Peru, Chile, Argentina, Colombia, Venezuela, Economics, Commerce, Trade, Mining, Metallurgy, Industry, Agriculture).

Issued 1925, London by the London Geographical Institute, printed by George Philip & Son. Color lithographed folio sheet map.

Oversized early 20th century color lithographed thematic map showing commercial aspects of the country and inset regions. Depicts industrial regions, agricultural areas, principal metals and minerals such as gold, silver, coal, lead, etc. at this time. Various pie charts add to the detail including total foreign trade in various goods including wine, wood, paper, tobacco, sugar and everything else. This economic theme is not found on many other maps of this era or any other.

Well preserved, clean, nice looking example with pleasing age patina.

Original center fold as issued.

Sheet Measures c. 20" x 15 1/4".

Engraved Area Measures c. 19" x 14 1/4".

[R33844].