James Thiriar - Linsmo S.A. Bruxelles - Congo belge Nova Descriptio 1951 + Tabula Historica 1955 - 1950s

Poster 1: Original, unrestored lithograph of the Belgian Congo 'Nova Descriptio' by James Thiriar in 1951.
Good condition despite some small tears on the edges, visible in the photos.
This old poster depicts 10 regions, 33 indigenous types, 17 ceremonial ritual masks, and 7 specimens of indigenous art from the Belgian Congo.
Edited by the Information and Documentation Center of the Belgian Congo and Ruanda-Urundi.

Display 2: Original, unrestored lithograph of the Belgian Congo 'Tabula Historica' by James Thiriar in 1955.
Excellent condition despite some small pinhole holes caused by bugs at the edges.
On this old poster in the form of a map of the Belgian Congo, you can see the explorers' routes and itineraries, admire along the border the drawings of 33 men in uniforms and traditional attire, as well as 51 detailed historical scenes in the legend.