This is an exceptionally rare original travel prospectus for Netherlands Guiana (modern-day Suriname), issued by the Tourist Association in Paramaribo. Dating to the 1930s to 1940s, this booklet serves as a significant primary historical document from the colonial era. It features the colonial coat of arms and detailed sections on geography, industry, and population. Collectors will find rare black-and-white plates depicting local life, including timber cutting and images of Bushnegro chiefs.
Notable travel ephemera includes early flight routes from Miami via Pan American Airways and maritime schedules for the Royal Netherlands Steamship Company. Printed by N.V. Drukkerij Plantijn in Amsterdam, this item is a must-have for collectors of South American history, aviation enthusiasts, and vintage ephemera. While showing signs of age, the content remains fully legible and complete, offering a unique window into a bygone era of travel.
Item condition: Fair to Good. Significant foxing, creasing, and corner wear. String binding is intact but frayed.
