New Zealand. Her Natural and Industrial Resources
[London], Printed for H.M. Stationery Office by Fosh & Cross Ltd., [1943].
A colour lithographed map (printed surface 738 × 491 mm, sheet size 760 × 508 mm).
Paper tanned and brittle; pin holes near the corners; several short splits and tears expertly sealed (with a few tiny marginal tears); a very good copy with light creases where originally folded in four (as issued).
This attractive pictorial map shows New Zealand's mineral and agricultural contributions to the allied war effort during the Second World War. The cartouche at the bottom right reads: 'The New Era. The demands of war caused New Zealand to expand her industries and develop new ones. Their conversion to peaceful purposes and the continued production of vital foodstuffs will be used by New Zealand for two purposes - to maintain her own high standard of living and social security and also to contribute to the well-being of the world at large'. The reference numbers '51-9316 | O P D 39/219/6' are printed in the imprint line below the bottom border. MacDonald Gill (1884-1947), British 'Mapmaker, Graphic Designer, Letterer & Architect ... was commissioned by the Ministry of Information to design maps showing natural resources and to create graphics for several propaganda and military training films' (MacDonald Gill website). He produced similar maps of other British dominions.
Item #143675
Price (AUD):
$1,650.00