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World War I map of Europe

This is a rare, beautiful and interesting large map of Europe drawn just following the outbreak of World War I. Shows the topography, place names, mountains, rivers, roads, harbors and railways. Text in Japanese. Embellished by compass rose and very decorative vivid colors. Published in 1918 by The Asahi Shimbun (or 朝日新聞) one of Japan’s oldest and most venerable daily newspapers.

This is a rare, beautiful and interesting large map of Europe drawn just following the outbreak of World War I. Shows the topography, place names, mountains, rivers, roads, harbors and railways. Text in Japanese. Embellished by compass rose and very decorative vivid colors. Published in 1918 by The Asahi Shimbun (or 朝日新聞) one of Japan’s oldest and most venerable daily newspapers.