Handsome large-format fold-out color lithographed map of Europe and the Near East at the beginning of the Second World War, printed more than 84 years ago.

• This map opens to a generous 86.3 x 99 cm [34" x 39"] and has wonderful detail throughout, on a scale of 1:6,000,000, or 94.7 miles to one inch.



• Topography is delineated by color shading, and details include railroads, canals, tunnels, passes, oil pipe lines, cities, towns, and more.



• The coverage area exends from Iceland to the Persian Gulf, and there is an inset plan of the Middle East.



• Political boundaries are drawn as they existed at the time, with Austria shown as part of Germany and Poland divided between the Soviet Union and Hitler's Germany.



• In the Near East, the map labels Latakia, Lebanon, Palestine, Gaza, Jerusalem, Damascus, Trans-Jordan, and the Levant States (French Mandate).



• This map was publshed by the National Geographic Society as a supplement to its May 1940 magazine, eight months after Germany invaded Poland.



• Condition:  It is in very good condition, bright and clean, with no rips, tears, or writing. The paper has stiffened slightly with age. The map folds to 10" x 6½" and is blank on the back, with no printing on the reverse side. Please see the scans and feel free to ask any questions.



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