Description:
Map of Siam, Malaya, and Sumatra, 20th century, printed on silk on both sides, showing Siam (Thailand) extreme south, Malaya F.M.S., and central Sumatra, label on reverse reads: "produced for use in World War II by the War and Navy Office in Washington, 1942-44," framed and glazed, sight size 36 1/2 x 22 3/4 in.
Provenance: The William C. Rives collection.
Estimate $500-700
part of mat between map and frame loose.
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