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Leo Vernon Bensemann
Original Vintage Poster Map South East Asia Malaya Singapore Hong Kong Brunei

1948

About the Item

Original vintage poster map for South East Asia with information on the history of British settlements and colonies in the Federation of Malaya (Malaysia), Singapore, Hong Kong, Sarawak, Brunei and North Borneo labelled on the colourful map designed by the New Zealand artist, printer, typographer, publisher and editor Leo Vernon Bensemann (1912-1986), with ships sailing at sea and the compass point as a globe of the world in the title box above, a legend below detailing the various industries and produce including coconuts, hemp, gold, rice, tobacco, and tin mining, all set within a decorative border with illustrations of scenes from each of the colonies including farming, animals and daily life as well as an image of the British statesman, Lieutenant-Governor, and founder of Singapore and the South East and East Asia Straits Settlements Sir Stamford Raffles (Thomas Stamford Bingley Raffles; 1781-1826). Prepared by the Central Office of Information and published by H.M. Stationery Office. Printed in Great Britain by Fosh & Cross Ltd London. Horizontal. Good condition, original folds, staining.
  • Creator:
    Leo Vernon Bensemann
  • Creation Year:
    1948
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 19.89 in (50.5 cm)Width: 29.93 in (76 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    Good condition, original folds, staining.
  • Gallery Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU4367223782
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