Miguel Covarrubias: Economy of the Pacific
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Cartographer:
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Miguel Covarrubias
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Title:
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Economy of the Pacific
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Date:
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1940
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Published:
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San Francisco
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Width:
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38 inches / 97 cm
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Height:
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25 inches / 64 cm
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Map ref:
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AMER2334
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Description:
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Pictorial map of the Pacific region consisting of Oceania, the Far East, the Americas and eastern Russia highlighting the economic might and potential of the countries around the Pacific Ocean.
Covarrubias issued a series of maps of the region, each of which emphasized a particular aspect of the area. The whole work is entitled "Pageant of the Pacific" and the above map focuses on the economy. Charming, colourful vignettes are used to illustrate the commodities and the economic bounty of each country. Printed colour. Laid on linen. SL [AMER2334] |