1943 Print Simon Bolivar Highway Map South America Venezuela Colombia XGW1

This is an original 1943 halftone print map of the Simón Bolívar Highway that runs across the northern part of South America. The Venezuelan military and political leader Simón José Antonio de la Santisima Trinidad Bolívar y Palacios Ponte y Blanco played a key role in Hispanic-Spanish America's struggle for independence from the Spanish Empire in the 19th century.

CONDITION

This 68+ year old Item is rated Near Mint / Very Fine. Light aging throughout. No creases. No natural defects. No surface rub. No tears. No water damage. Please note that there is print on the verso.

• Product Type: Original Halftone Print; Black / White
• Grade: Near Mint / Very Fine
• Dimensions: Approximately 3.75 x 4.25 inches; 10 x 11 cm
• Authentication: Serial-Numbered Certificate of Authenticity w/ Full Provenance
• Protection: Packaged in a custom archival sleeve with an acid-free black board (great for display, gift-giving, and preservation)

Keywords specific to this image: Peru, Road, La Guaira, Caracas, Valencia, Barquisimeto, Trujillo, Merida, San Cristobal, Cucuta, Bucaramanga, Bogota, Ibaque, Cali, Popaya, Pasto, Quito, Ambato, Cajamba, Guayaquil, Brazil

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