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Auction 141, Lot 637

"New Map of Shanghai"

Subject: Shanghai, China

Period: 1940 (dated)

Publication:

Color: Printed Color

Size:
28 x 19.2 inches
71.1 x 48.8 cm
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Detailed map of Shanghai includes four insets of the Native City, Municipal District, Central District, and the Western District Extension. Railroads, roads, and rivers are shown along with the locations of banks, churches, hospitals and schools. Published by the East Asia Geographical Institute and edited by Ke Lang after the drawing by Shao Cheng. Folds into green cloth boards (3.8 x 5.5") that are dated 1945 with a published price of $250.

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Condition: B+

Very good with just two tiny splits at fold intersections. Issued folding. Boards are slightly bumped and worn.

Estimate: $180 - $220

Sold for: $650

Closed on 9/5/2012

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