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MAP OF PALAWAN, SLIGHTLY DAMAGED, IN FRAGILE CONDITION.
MAP OF PUERTO PRINCESA AREA: BROKEN IN 2 PIECES

ABOUT THE WORK

The book by former Palawan Governor Canga-Argüelles (see lot # ___) paid off, and the government granted him on August 20, 1888, a land grant south of Puerto Princesa, a 100,000-hectare quadrangle, to be economically exploited. This volume stresses the beauty and richness of the concession lands, the patriotism of the enterprise, and the contribution it can make to the development of the Philippines. The colonizers were free to work without paying taxes to contract freely, and a steamer was provided to transport goods from Puerto Princesa and Ulugan. The government clarified that it was not responsible for the transportation of the settlers. The project was to be unified around an operating company with shareholders. Attached are tables of budgets to be able to start the foundation of the company. All the rules to be adhered to by those joining the project are detailed, in which, in general, tax benefits abounded, although it was made clear that the potential of the concession from the mining point of view was not known. The volume ends with an appendix that includes the various decrees sanctioning the concession and the activities of the colonization project. This is an unknown and intriguing chapter in the history of Palawan. The project, however, could hardly materialize and was quickly abandoned. The final map of the island of Palawan is essential. Only a few copies of this publicity and legal booklet must have been printed. Rare.