 1913 Stanford Map of the Malay Peninsula (with manuscript Tin Region)  WE SELL ONLY ORIGINAL ANTIQUE MAPS - NOT REPRODUCTIONS Title: A Map of the Malay Peninsula. Description: A scarce 1913 map of the Malay Peninsula (Malaysia) by Edward Stanford with curious manuscript annotations associated with tin mining. The map covers from the Thai Border south to include Singapore, Georgetown (Pulau Pinang), Wellesley (Seberang Perai), Dindings (Manjung), Malacca, and Singapore are highlighted in darker red. The map further identifies roads, rail lines, rubber plantations, riverways, geographical features, indigenous villages, and more. An area at the right of the map is outlined in manuscript yellow. The manuscript work on this map is so masterfully incorporated that we did not, at first, realize we were looking at a hand drawn addition. The yellow boxed area in Eastern Malaysia, comprising Trenganu, Kemaman, Kuantan, parts of Kelantan and Legeh, is a manuscript addition to the map. As are the three roughly oval purple zones in Legeh, Trengganu, and Kuantan. At first the purpose behind these annotations confused us, but we eventually came to realize that the boxed area roughly corresponds to the Eastern Tin Zone. Tin mining, which began under the British in the Federated Malay States and the Unfederated Malays States during the 1890s became, by the early 20th century, a major regional industry. The highlighted areas reference the richest regional deposits of din, including the Sungai Lembing mines in Kuantan (and the short rail line constructed to serve them), once considered the 'El Dorado of the East' and one of the world's deepest and (at the time) richest tin deposits. This map was issued in 1913 by Edward Stanford's Geographical Establishment from their offices as 12, 13, and 14 Long Acre, London. Size: Printed area measures 26 inches high by 22 inches wide. Condition: Very good condition. Manuscript annotation. Dissected an mounted on original linen. Folds into binder. Shipping: Shipping rates are not negotiable. Items are shipped within three business days of receiving payment. We are happy to consolidate shipping where possible. The following shipping options are available: 1. FedEx Overnight (45 USD). USA Only. Signature Required. Customs: International buyers are responsible for paying duty and taxes on delivery. DHL or FedEx will contact the buyer by telephone to arrange tax payment if it is levied. Duty varies by country and we cannot predict the amount you will be charged. Some countries are duty free, others are not. Typically, a customs duty and/or VAT tax will be assessed on all parcels to continental Europe. Sometimes duty or tax is due in China, but is seems very random. Hong Kong, Singapore, Korea, and Taiwan have never assessed duty on a map we shipped. Maps shipped to the UK should be duty free as educational materials, but from time to time duty of 5% is assessed incorrectly by the UK customs agents. Insurance: All shipments are insured privately against loss and damage. All of our shipments require a signature for insurance purposes. If you have any questions please feel free to email us through eBay. Other Services Conservation Framing: Geographicus recommends basic conservation framing services for any antique paper. We do not offer this service. |
