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

Steppes, Deserts & Empires — Asia with Europe & a Portion of Africa Wall Map (1921)

A classic early-20th-century survey rendered with clarity and restraint. Published by National Geographic in May 1921—alongside “Western Siberia and the Altai Mountains: With Some Speculations on the Future of Siberia”—this sheet spans Asia with adjoining portions of Europe and Africa. Period political boundaries, cities and capitals, and the sweep of coasts, rivers, and ranges are set out in clean, legible 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 continental crossroads at a pivotal moment between empires and new republics. Read post-imperial borders, trace trade routes and river systems, and situate capitals and key ports across a vast, changing landscape. Ideal for educators, historians, designers, travellers, and collectors, it anchors any display of interwar-era 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 adjoining realms exactly as charted in 1921.
✔ Pan-Regional Context: A wide frame that sets Asian changes against Europe and Africa.
✔ 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 continent in transition 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.