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Japanese Instrument of Surrender, 1945
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Netherlands: Walcheren: map. 'Karte van het Eiland Walcheren ...'. Title in rococo...
Catalogue reference: WO 78/5620
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This record is about the Netherlands: Walcheren: map. 'Karte van het Eiland Walcheren ...'. Title in rococo... dating from 1750-1753 in the series War Office and predecessors: Maps and Plans. It is held at The National Archives, Kew.
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- WO 78/5620
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Date (When the record was created)
- 1750-1753
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Description (What the record is about)
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Netherlands: Walcheren: map. 'Karte van het Eiland Walcheren ...'. Title in rococo cartouche. Scene in lower left corner of surveyors at work. Yellow border. Reference table to signs used. Scale: 1 inch to 1500 yards. Surveyed in 1750 by DW Carel and A Hattinga, engineers. By Isaak Tirion, 1753'.
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Held by (Who holds the record)
- The National Archives, Kew
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Former department reference (Former identifier given by the originating creator)
- MC 92
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Former reference (Former reference given to the record)
- Former PRO Library reference: MC 92
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- Public Record(s)
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Language (The language of the record)
- Dutch
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Dimensions (The size of the record)
- 39 cm x 34 cm
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Physical condition (Aspects of the physical condition of the record that may affect or limit its use)
- Engraved, coloured
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- Open Document, Open Description
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WO 78
War Office and predecessors: Maps and Plans
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