Description: 1906 (Dated) Genuine Engraved Color MapTransvaal Colony, Orange River Colony, Natal Colony (and surrounding territory)Satisfaction GuaranteedThis is an authentic 1906 map--NOT a recent reproduction This color map of the Transvaal, Orange River, and Natal Colonies [as well as the adjoining territory] is dated 1906 on the face. It was engraved and printed by the L.L. Poates Engraving Company, New York, to accompany a set of reference material published in 1907. Major Cities, Ports, Rivers, Lakes, and other Topographical features are located on this map. Major railroads are shown in red.There is also an inset map of Johannesburg and its surrounding area.The map is printed on medium-weight paper, blank on the reverse, and with a fold in the center (as issued). The full sheet size is 12 5/8" x 9.75", and the printed portion is about 10.5" x 8.5" with blank margins of between 1/2" to 1" all the way around to allow convenient matting.This is a very attractive older map and would look beautiful matted and framed. If you want an authentic map showing the region as it was over 110 years ago, this is a good one.The copyright date of "COPYRIGHT, 1907, by Dodd, Mead & Co." appears on the face of this map, just below the border in the lower-right corner. Inside the map border, to the left of the inset map of Johannesburg, there appears a "1906." This indicates that the map was copyrighted in 1906, and printed and issued by the engravers in 1907, along with the reference material with which it was published. In other words, this should be considered a map of the region accepted as accurate for 1906, but does not necessarily show any political changes that may have occurred by 1907, when it was issued.A Note on Lithography: One of the delightful and interesting results of the engraving and ink transfer process in lithography is that there can be variants of the maps which look slightly different when compared side-by-side, even though they were produced by the same engraved plates on the same press. This may be a result of additional passes by one color or another, subtle differences in the ink tone, varying pressure from the pressing of the plates, slight variation in the position of each color plate, or other choices made by the engravers or the printers. The result is that each map's appearance is truly unique.The images below give a fairly accurate representation of this map.1) The first image shows the map cropped without its full margins. The full, blank margins are actually between 1/2" and 1" all the way around. 2) The second image is a close-up to show the quality and detail of the engraving. One or more of the following copyright statements appear on the face of this map (see description above for the precise date(s). Condition: Excellent: As shown, with no tears or marks. Map will be carefully packaged to preserve condition during shipping. Ships next business day.This is a genuine 1906 map--NOT a recent reproduction. It is over 110 years old; please handle with care.Satisfaction Guaranteed or RETURN for any reason for a prompt refund.Comes from a smoke-free home.
Price: 23.81 USD
Location: Iowa City, Iowa
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All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 14 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
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Date Range: 1900-1909
Format: Atlas Map
City: Johannesburg, Pietermaritzburg, Bloemfontein, Pretoria
Original/Reproduction: Original
Printing Technique: Lithography
Year: 1906
Publication Year: 1907
Continent: Africa
Era: 1900s
