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Auction 186, Lot 735

"Belgisch Kongo"

Subject: Congo

Period: 1956 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Printed Color

Size:
18.5 x 20 inches
47 x 50.8 cm
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This superb pictorial map of Belgian Congo, which became independent from Belgium in 1960, was issued by Côte d'Or, a Belgian chocolate company. The map is filled with images of natives as well as animals that can be found in the Congo. The border features ancient tribal masks. The map was created by James Thiriar and printed by Leon Beyaert-Sioen to accompany a soft cover book that Côte d'Or issued that contained photos and information on the flora and fauna of the Congo. This is a Dutch language edition of this map, which was issued in several languages.

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Condition: A

A bright example, issued folding, with minor foxing along the edges of the sheet.

Estimate: $140 - $180

Sold for: $325

Closed on 2/9/2022

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