Gateways, Currents & Frontiers — Africa with Portions of Europe & Asia Wall Map (1922)
A classic interwar survey rendered with clarity and restraint. Published by National Geographic in October 1922—an issue devoted entirely to Africa—this sheet frames the continent alongside adjoining Europe and Asia. Period political boundaries, cities and capitals, and sweeping coasts and river systems (including reaches not yet fully charted at the time) are set out in legible, elegant cartography that rewards both room-distance viewing and close study.
More Than a Map – A Testament to History
This isn’t just wall art—it’s a time capsule from an era when air and rail networks were nascent and many interior waterways remained poorly surveyed. Read post-WWI borders, trace trade corridors and river basins, and situate ports, capitals, and regional hubs across a vast, changing landscape. Ideal for educators, historians, designers, travellers, and collectors.
Hang it in studios, libraries, classrooms, museums, offices, or at home to invite reflection, study, and conversation.
Premium Materials & Finishes
We treat history with the respect it deserves. That’s why we offer multiple formats, each produced using high-quality materials and modern archival printing.
🌟 Archival Paper Print
Printed on heavyweight 160gsm archival-grade paper.
Smooth matte finish reduces glare and preserves fine linework and labels.
Ideal for framing under glass—clean, timeless, and built to last.
💎 Laminated Edition
Encapsulated in two sheets of 80-micron gloss laminate using true thermal bonding—not just surface lamination.
Moisture-resistant, wipe-clean surface—perfect for classrooms and high-traffic reference spaces.
Optional Natural Timber Hang Rails: lacquered rails with a fitted hanging cord—ready to display. (Please allow up to 10 working days for delivery with hang rails.)
🏆 Museum-Quality Canvas
Printed on heavyweight 395gsm HP Professional Matte Canvas for rich texture and exceptional strength.
Pigment-based, fade-resistant inks deliver deep tone and crisp typography that endure for generations.
Optional Natural Timber Hang Rails: lacquered to enhance the wood grain; top cord for effortless hanging—elegant in any setting. (Please allow up to 10 working days for delivery with hang rails.)
Specifications
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Title | Africa with Portions of Europe & Asia Wall Map |
| Series | National Geographic single-sheet continental overview |
| Original Publication | 1922 (October) |
| Scale | Not specified |
| Cartographic Content | Political boundaries; cities & capitals; coasts; major rivers (some reaches then unexplored) |
| Map Size | 721 mm (W) × 798 mm (H) |
| Available Formats | Paper, Laminated, Canvas |
| Paper Weight | 160gsm archival-quality |
| Laminate | 2 × 80-micron gloss laminate sheets (encapsulated) |
| Canvas Weight | 395gsm HP Professional Matte Canvas |
| Inks | Pigment-based, fade-resistant |
| Optional Hang Rails | Available on Laminated & Canvas (lead time up to 10 working days) |
| Origin | Made in Australia |
Why Choose This Map
✔ Era-True Snapshot: Africa and its neighbouring realms exactly as charted in 1922.
✔ Pan-Regional Context: Places continental Africa within a wider Europe-Asia frame.
✔ Decorative & Scholarly: Strong wall presence with genuine reference value.
✔ Clarity at Scale: Crisp labels and balanced symbology read beautifully near or far.
✔ Archival Craft: Premium substrates and inks preserve contrast, labels, and linework for decades.
Our Commitment
We believe that preserving history is as important as telling it. Every map is printed locally in Australia using state-of-the-art technology, carefully checked by hand, and packed with care. From the moment it leaves our workshop to the day it hangs on your wall, we ensure quality you can trust and a legacy you’ll be proud to share.
Bring a postwar continent into focus. Order the Africa with Portions of Europe & Asia (1922) today—a faithful, beautifully produced sheet that turns a room into a conversation.
