Dutch Colonial Sumatran unpublished travel Itineraries in 1928. Travel to Medan-Padang; Padang Highlands and Takingeun and Environs.
Weltreveden Batavia: Official Tourist Bureau, June & November 1928. Three roneographed typescript trip itineraries, the first describing a trip by motor car from Medan Sumatra to Padang. Describes the four day trip for those "to whom mountain scenery appeals".
The first describes the destinations along the way, provides timetables and tariff information. The journey comprises: Medan to Siantar; Siantar to Sibolga; Sibolga to Kota Nopan; and Kota Nopan to Fort de Kock.
Padang Highlands, a rail trip in the describing the area and climate, as well as Kajoe Tanem, Anei Kloof, Padang Pandjang, Plateau of Agam, Fort de Kock, Lake Manindjan, Mt. Ophir, Matoer, Poentjal Boekit, Lake Pajoekoembom, Kloof of Harau, Fort van der Capellen, Solok and coal fields.
The third destination is Takingeun and Environs by motor car covering Gajoe territories, Atjeh, North Sumatra, "a health resort for those suffering from lung or nervous complaints". Describes how to reach Takingeun from Medan; board and lodgings; rates for rest houses; climate; excursions; trips to Toendjang and grottoes.
25 single sided folio sheets in all: 7pp, 13pp, 5pp (Takingeun includes a sketch map title 'Achin and Dependencies'). Rivet at upper corner on first two, 3rd stapled. Faint dampstains lower margin some pages. Pages evenly toned, some slightly chipped at edges. Two Reports are stamped at top of first page for Official Tourist Bureau in Batavia. Very good overall. Item #24600
Price: $275.00