Asia with Europe and a Portion of Africa Wall Map - Published 1921 by National Geographic

Continents in Contrast — Asia with Europe & a Portion of Africa Wall Map (1921)

A sweeping early-20th-century portrait rendered with clarity and restraint. Published by National Geographic in May 1921—alongside articles including “Western Siberia and the Altai Mountains: With Some Speculations on the Future of Siberia”—this classic sheet frames Asia with adjoining views of Europe and northern Africa. Period political boundaries, major cities, and physical geography are set out in clean, legible cartography—made to study, admire, and display.

More Than a Map – A Testament to History

This isn’t just wall art—it’s a reference window onto a world in transition after the First World War. Read borders and place names of the era, scan coasts and mountain chains, and trace the spatial relationships across three continents. Ideal for educators, historians, designers, travellers, and collectors, it anchors any collection of interwar cartography.

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

Why Choose This Map

✔ Era-True Snapshot: Asia and its neighbours as mapped in 1921, just after WWI.
✔ Cross-Continental Context: See Asia, Europe, and northern Africa in one coherent frame.
✔ 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 three continents into focus. Order the Asia with Europe & a Portion of Africa (1921) today—a faithful, beautifully produced sheet that turns a room into a conversation.