Old Map of São Tomé, 1945: São Tomé, Neves, Trindade, Rivers, Mountains catania This hand-colored lithograph is more

This hand-colored lithograph is more than just a navigational aid

reflecting the period's industrial advancements and the growing importance of connectivity

Venezuela is here

along with several other significant settlements and features

Lake Wakatipu

Old Map of São Tomé, 1945: São Tomé, Neves, Trindade, Rivers, Mountains catania This hand-colored lithograph is moreThe "frica Ocidental Ilha de S. Tom" map, crafted in 1945 by the esteemed Portugal Ministrio das Colnias, offers a captivating glimpse into the cartographic sophistication of the mid 20th century. This exquisite map is part of a larger atlas that was a monumental achievement of the Estado Novo regime, under the leadership of Antnio de Oliveira Salazar. The atlas, known for its scientific and cartographic precision, was designed to showcase Portugal's