Biesbosch geological map. British/Dutch War Office for Overlord 1942 (1859)

Biesbosch geological map. British/Dutch War Office for Overlord 1942 (1859)

Product SKU: P-8-005572

Price £41.00

'Biesbosch' by Topographisch Bureau. Ministerie van Oorlog [Topographical Bureau. Ministry of War] (1942 (1859)). Vintage geological survey map. A 1942 British War Office reproduction of Dutch Ministerie van Oorlog/ Topographisch Bureau map that appears to have been mounted on linen in sections. Colour printed on a light laminated paper, 38.0 x 50.0cm, 14.75 x 19.5 inches

CAPTION PRINTED BELOW PICTURE: 'Biesbosch'

DATE PRINTED: 1942 (1859)    

IMAGE SIZE: Approx 38.0 x 50.0cm, 14.75 x 19.5 inches (Large)

TYPE: Vintage geological survey map. A 1942 British War Office reproduction of Dutch Ministerie van Oorlog/ Topographisch Bureau map that appears to have been mounted on linen in sections. Colour printed on a light laminated paper

CONDITION: Good; suitable for framing. The map was previously part of the British Museum's Palaeontology Library collection and later transferred to the Natural History Museum. It features library stamps from both institutions. Please check the scan for any blemishes prior to making your purchase. Virtually all antiquarian maps and prints are subject to some normal aging due to use and time which is not obtrusive unless otherwise stated. We offer a no questions asked return policy.

AUTHENTICITY: This is an authentic historic print, published at the date stated above. It is not a modern copy.

VERSO: There is nothing printed on the reverse side, which is plain

ARTIST/CARTOGRAPHER/ENGRAVER: Topographisch Bureau. Ministerie van Oorlog [Topographical Bureau. Ministry of War]

PROVENANCE: Originally prepared by the Dutch Topographisch Bureau and published by the Dutch War Office between 1858 and 1869, this map is a later edition issued by the Geographical Section, General Staff No. 4324 of the [British] War Office in 1942. Created for military purposes during World War II, it was likely used in planning and identifying suitable zones for the eventual invasion of continental Europe.

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