Rheault, Jean-Louis
1990

Pictorial advertising map of Singapore

Pictorial advertising map of Singapore

DESCRIPTION: Small pictorial advertising map of Singapore, emphasizing its muti-ethnic composition. Drawn by Jean-Louis Rheault. Copyright 1990. Singapore City Character Print produced by Descartes (Singapore), Tampines Street 93.

The map is filled with advertisements for local business, notable Singapore locations and facts about the city and its history including:
  • Singapore is the world's third largest oil refining center after Amsterdam and Houston.
  • October is the time of the pilgrimage to Kusu (turtle) island.
  • In the old days, Singapore River was home to Bugis traders and pirates from the Celebes who lived their entire lives on boats.
  • According to legend Sang Nila Utama, Prince of Palembang named Singa Pura, Sanskrit for Lion City.
  • Mandarin, Malay, Tamil, and English are Singapore's four official languages.
  • Just prior to the Japanese invasion Singapore was known as the "Gibraltar of the East."
  • General Yamashita invaded Singapore on Feb 2, 1952. The city was renamed Syonan.

CREATOR: Rheault, Jean-Louis

PUBLICATION DATE: 1990

GEOGRAPHIC AREA: Singapore

BODY OF WATER: Singapore Strait, Johor Strait

CONDITION: Good.  A bit rough in the margins, otherwise general signs of wear. Pinholes in the corners.

COLORING: Process color.

ENGRAVER: 

SIZE: 17 " x 12 "

ITEM PHYSICAL LOCATION: 86

PRICE: $350

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