South-Western Asia - Commercial Development. 

(Old Maps, 20th Century Maps, Asia, Southwest Asa, Middle East, Turkey, Iraq, Palestine, Holy Land, Israel, Iran, Economics, Commerce, Trade, Mining, Metallurgy, Industry, Agriculture).

Issued 1925-8, London by the London Geographical Institute, printed by George Philip & Son. Color lithographed folio sheet map.

Oversized early 20th century color lithographed thematic map showing commercial aspects of the country. Depicts industrial regions, agricultural areas, principal metals and minerals such as gold, silver, coal, lead, etc. at this time. Various pie charts add to the detail. This economic theme is not found on many other maps of this era or any other.

Well preserved, clean, nice looking example with pleasing age patina.

Sheet Measures c. 10" x 15 1/4".

Engraved Area Measures c. 9 1/4" x 14 1/4".

[R33877].