Rare A.J. Nystrom Knowlton-Wallbank 1924 Post-WWI Colonial Powers History Map

Description

This rare antique classroom pull-down world history map, titled "The World After The First World War—1924," was designed by Knowlton-Wallbank and published by the esteemed A.J. Nystrom & Co. of Chicago. As Map No. K.W. 22 in their historical series, this authentic piece of interwar cartography captures the dramatic global realignment following WWI, specifically tracking the territories and mandates of major colonial powers. The map features a vibrant, high-contrast color-coding system with a detailed lower legend tracking the global holdings of the British Empire, France, the United States, Portugal, Belgium, the Netherlands, Italy, Spain, and Japan. Notable historical details include the "Dominion of Canada," the "Chinese Republic," and a massive "Russia" pre-dating later standard USSR labeling. Retaining its original top mounting bar and bottom wooden roller, this large-format educational map displays minor edge wear and a small tear on the left margin that adds to its authentic, vintage character. It serves as an exceptional historical artifact and a striking industrial statement piece for an office, library, or

Condition

Fair; Wear at edges; couple of small tears; old tape along upper edge

Dimensions

48.5" x 38" (L x W)