This wonderful old map of a Colonial Possessions around the World was originally published in 1912. It was created by an anonymous mapmaker.
Showcasing no less than 12 different empires, this wonderful world map shows all of the colonial possessions and trade routes in 1910.
Most notably, it shows just how powerful the British and French empires were at the time, spreading their powers into each continent.
If you take a closer look at the map, you can also see the great trunk trade lines and the great overseas trade routes, which acted as the major trade routes across regions and countries for travel and postal communication.
This map looks great at all sizes: 12x16in (30.5x41cm), 18x24in (45.5x61cm), 16x20in (40.5x51cm), 24x36in (61x91.5cm), 30x40in (76x101.5cm), 37x50in (94x127cm), 45x60in (114x152.5cm) and 52x70in (132x178cm), but it looks even better when printed large.
I can create beautiful, large prints of this map up to 50in (127cm). Please get in touch if you're looking for larger, customised or different framing options.
The model in the listing images is holding the 18x24in (45.5x61cm) version of this map.
The fifth listing image shows an example of my map personalisation service.
If you’re looking for something slightly different, another option would be this amazing map of Political & Religious World Map by W.C. Woodbridge in 1828.
The locations on this map include: South America, North America, Africa, Asia, Europe, Australia, Pacific Ocean, Arctic Ocean, Atlantic Ocean, Pacific Ocean and Indian Ocean.
Please contact me to check if a certain location, landmark or feature is shown on this map.
This would make a wonderful birthday, Christmas, Father's Day, work leaving or housewarming gift for someone interested in a Colonial Possessions around the World or someone who is interested in the historical colonial possessions and commercial highways.
This map is available as a giclée print on acid free archival matte paper, or you can buy it framed. The frame is a nice, simple black frame that suits most aesthetics. Please get in touch if you'd like a different frame colour or material. My frames are glazed with super-clear museum-grade acrylic (perspex/acrylite), which is significantly less reflective than glass, safer, and will always arrive in perfect condition.