New South Wales Australia New Zealand c. 1925-8 economic commerce color map

New South Wales Australia New Zealand c. 1925-8 economic commerce color map

Southeast Australia Commercial Development - Dominion of New Zealand Commercial Development.

(Old Maps, 20th Century Maps, Oceania, Australia, New Zealand, Economics, Commerce, Trade, Mining, Metallurgy, Industry, Agriculture).

Issued 1925-8, London by the London Geographical Institute, printed by George Philip & Son. Color lithographed folio sheet map.

Oversized sheet with two early 20th century color lithographed thematic maps showing commercial aspects of NZ and SE Australia. 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. 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".

[R33935].