Borders, Scripts & Interwar Geography — Asia Wall Map (1933)
A richly detailed portrait of Asia between the wars, rendered with clarity and restraint. Published by National Geographic in December 1933—alongside “Afghanistan Makes Haste Slowly”—this classic sheet pairs meticulous cartography with a unique inset listing country names in both English and the national language. Period borders, physical relief, and dense place-naming reward both room-distance viewing and close study—made to admire, reference, and display.
More Than a Map – A Testament to History
This isn’t just wall art—it’s Asia at a pivotal moment between empires and new nation-states. Read the political landscape of the era, trace coastlines and mountain chains, and use the bilingual inset to explore language and identity across the continent. Ideal for educators, historians, designers, travellers, and collectors, it anchors any interwar cartography collection.
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 | Asia Wall Map |
| Series | National Geographic single-sheet regional overview |
| Original Publication | 1933 (December) |
| Scale | 1:15,000,000 |
| Cartographic Content | Period borders; cities & towns; relief & hydrography; transport |
| Special Feature | Inset listing country names in English and in the national language |
| Map Size | 950 mm (W) × 778 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: Interwar Asia as mapped in 1933 with period borders and place names.
✔ Linguistic Insight: Bilingual inset ties geography to language and identity.
✔ Decorative & Scholarly: Strong wall presence with genuine reference value.
✔ Clarity at Scale: Crisp labels and fine linework 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 continent—and its languages—into focus. Order the Asia (1933) today—a faithful, beautifully produced sheet that turns a room into a conversation.
