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C1890
Nouvelle Zelande, Timaru. (1890)
Mapmaker:
A. Simon
Scarce detailed map of New Zealand and a plan of Timaru made by the French Ministry of Public Works. Following the creation of the Corps of Bridges and Roads in 1716, the King’s Council decided in 1747 to found a … Read Full Description
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Full Title:
Nouvelle Zelande, Timaru. (1890)
Date:
C1890
Mapmaker:
A. Simon
Condition:
In good condition, with centre fold as issued.
Technique:
Hand coloured lithograph.
Image Size:
435mm
x 277mm
AUTHENTICITY
Genuine antique
dated:
1890
Description:
Scarce detailed map of New Zealand and a plan of Timaru made by the French Ministry of Public Works.
Following the creation of the Corps of Bridges and Roads in 1716, the King’s Council decided in 1747 to found a specific training course for the state’s engineers. In 1775 the school took was named r Ecole nationale des ponts et chaussees.
