Bidspirit auction | Parker Edwards - Dole Map

Parker Edwards - Dole Map of the Hawaiian Islands (Hawaii, Sandwich Islands) - This iconic and rare pictorial map of Hawaii is from Parker Edwards and entitled The Dole Map of the Hawaiian Islands, U. S. A.: Being a descriptive portrayal of the history, transportation, Industries and geography of the Territory of Hawaii, U. S. A. . It was published in 1937 in San Francisco and Honolulu by Hawaiian Pineapple Co., Ltd. The map was commission by James Dole's Hawaiian Pineapple Company. Parker Edwards (1911-1987) was a native Californian artist that created the original painting for this printed map. It depicts the eight main islands of Hawaii with unique characteristics of each displayed. There are people, activities, and historic boats and planes. The upper and lower edges feature native Hawaiian flowers and fish. The map includes the original mailing tube with branded address label. Paper Size: ~ 36 5/8” by 18 1/2” Paper Type or Special Features: Colorful Printed Map