1928 or Showa 3 Geological Map of Taiwan

Description: 1928 or Showa 3 Geological Map of Taiwan WE SELL ONLY ORIGINAL ANTIQUE MAPS - NOT REPRODUCTIONS Title: [Geological Map of Taiwan] Description: This is a 1928 or Showa 3 geological map of Taiwan / Formosa. The map depicts the entire island of Taiwan from the Fuguijiao Lighthouse to Kenting National Park. The largest single-issue map of Taiwan published before World War II, the level of detail present is astounding. Numerous locations are labeled. Roads, highways, and railroads are illustrated, along with individual buildings scattered throughout. A key in the lower right corner provides an explanation of the thirteen different colors employed to differentiate between the different geological formations indicated. Another key is depicted in the island's mountainous central region, which is predominantly blank, with the exception of the key and nine different profiles. Size: Printed area measures 81 inches high by 44 inches wide. Condition: Very good. Dissected and mounted on linen. Soiling apparent most on verso. Blank on verso. Shipping: Shipping rates are not negotiable. Items are shipped within three business days of receiving payment. We are happy to consolidate shipping where possible. The following shipping options are available: 1. FedEx Overnight (45 USD). USA Only. Signature Required. 2. FedEx Ground or Home Delivery (15 USD). USA Only. 1 - 10 days. If your address is a P.O. Box and cannot ship FedEx we will ship USPS Priority and, while we ship promptly, recent postal personnel cutbacks mean that delivery may take time. Signature Required. 3. FedEx International or DHL International EXPRESS (45 USD). 4. We can use your FedEx Account. Customs: International buyers are responsible for paying duty and taxes on delivery. DHL or FedEx will contact the buyer by telephone to arrange tax payment if it is levied. Duty varies by country and we cannot predict the amount you will be charged. Some countries are duty free, others are not. Typically, a customs duty and/or VAT tax will be assessed on all parcels to continental Europe. Sometimes duty or tax is due in China, but is seems very random. Hong Kong, Singapore, Korea, and Taiwan have never assessed duty on a map we shipped. Maps shipped to the UK should be duty free as educational materials, but from time to time duty of 5% is assessed incorrectly by the UK customs agents. Insurance: All shipments are insured privately against loss and damage. All of our shipments require a signature for insurance purposes. If you have any questions please feel free to email us through eBay. Other ServicesConservation Framing: Geographicus recommends basic conservation framing services for any antique paper. We do not offer this service. Antique Map Restoration: Geographicus can repair and restore your antique map. Services include deacidification cleaning flattening and backing. BEWARE anyone attempting to contact you, from a different eBay account, claiming to represent Geographicus Antique Maps. My eBay handle is GeographicusMaps. If you are contacted by email by someone offering you my items, please call me directly to be certain you are not dealing with a con artist. "

Price: 2750 USD

Location: Brooklyn, New York

End Time: 2024-02-22T21:33:23.000Z

Shipping Cost: 15 USD