• Map of South Africa from 1913 with various color regions and text on a white background.
  • Map of a region with 'Great Makalakari Lake' labeled on an old map.
  • Map of a coastal region with various locations labeled, including 'Banana' and 'St. Paul de Loanda'.
  • Vintage advertisement for Standard Bank South Africa with financial details and office locations.
  • Vintage advertisement for Werf Conrad with text about marine dredge plant and vessels.
  • Advertisement for EYFUS & Co., Ltd. with contact information and business description.
  • Vintage advertisement for 'John Oats' oatmeal and oats from Grant & Sons, Ltd., Scotland.
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Vintage railway map of South Africa, 1913

SKU:  195358

Vintage railway map of South Africa, 1913

€64,26 EUR
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The Railway Map of South Africa (1913), issued by South Africa Journal, is a detailed cartographic representation of the railway network across South Africa during the early twentieth century. Produced shortly after the formation of the Union of South Africa in 1910, the map reflects the strategic importance of rail infrastructure in unifying the country’s territories and supporting its economic development.

The composition emphasizes the extensive web of railway lines that connect major cities  and regions. Key urban centers such as Cape Town, Johannesburg, Pretoria, and Durban are prominently marked, serving as hubs within the network. 

The map integrates both geographic and infrastructural elements. Rivers, mountain ranges, and regional boundaries are included to provide context, but the primary focus remains on transportation routes. Different railway lines may be distinguished through varying line weights or symbols, indicating main routes versus secondary connections. Stations and junctions are also identified, underscoring the operational complexity of the system.

Coastal access is a significant feature, with railways clearly connecting interior regions to major ports. This highlights the role of maritime trade in conjunction with rail transport. The layout illustrates how infrastructure development was closely tied to economic priorities, particularly resource extraction and distribution.

Stylistically, the map prioritizes clarity and functionality. Typography is legible, and the overall design is systematic, reflecting its use as a practical reference for travelers, administrators, and commercial interests.

Materials

Cotton canvas, matte photo paper, fine art paper, pigmented inks.

  • The canvas it's 99 % cotton, 450 gr/sqm;
  • The matte photo paper it's acid-free (archival paper), 190 gr/sqm;
  • The fine art photo paper it's satinated (semi-glossy), 140 gr/sqm.

Shipping & Returns

Dispatching time: 1-2 days.

* Standard shipping fee: The orders will be sent by priority registered mail, usually via client National Post (USPS, Canada Post, Royal Mail, LaPoste, Deutsche Post, PostNL, etc). The delivery times are not guaranteed, sometimes it will take longer and these are beyond our control. Tracking number will be provided. Clients from US and Canada cannot track the parcels as the tracking numbers are not rolled in USPS and Canada Post systems.

* UPS standard: The orders will be sent with UPS expedited option. The delivery time it's between 5-11 days. Tracking number will be provided after dispatch.

* UPS express: The orders will be sent with UPS express saver. The delivery time it's between 4-7 days. Tracking number will be provided after dispatch.

Framing tips

Both type of materials, paper and canvas prints come rolled and will be need to be taken to your local framers.

The image it's printed with a border of 0.6 " (1.5 cm), for framing purposes only.

If you have already a frame, be sure you send us the exact size of the print that will fit inside the frame. We're printing on vectorial plotters so the size could slightly be more or less with 0.4" (1 cm).

If you plan to have the canvas print stretched on wooden frame, you'll need additional border, so please let us know after placing the order.

The images above was cropped from the image at the biggest size available (keeping the best quality and aspect /ratio), so, for good details please choose biggest dimensions that will suit your preferences / space.

Care Instructions

The print media (canvas or photo paper) could be cleaned only with a dry, soft cloth.

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