Indonesia 500 Early Postcards

Leo Haks

• 01 april 2005
• 9789814155250

Samenvatting:

This is a stunning collection of early postcards from when Indonesia was still known as the Dutch East Indies. It covers dedicated mailing and e-mail campaign to targeted art interest media and organisations.When Indonesia was still known as the Dutch East Indies, the images on postcards were often the first views that many people had of this unique and fascinating region.Divided into seven sections according to their region they represent - Sumatra, Java, Bali and the Lesser Sundas, southern Borneo (now Kalimantan), Celebes (Sulawesi), New Guinea and the Moluccas, and the capital Batavia (now Jakarta) - this stunning collection of early postcards presents a vivid depiction of Indonesia's unique history and culture - from its indigenous clothes and ceremonies, through its stunning countryside and vibrant communities, to its art and monuments. This volume also includes information such as cancellation date, series, and photographer or artist that many deltiologists (postcard collectors) will find useful.