Antique Map Ilustration Physical Map of Asia

Description

How much has our world changed in the last 128 years? Countries that used to be no longer are, bodies of water have changes name, size, shape. Wars and natural disasters change borders, topography. Politics and policies cause the creation and fall of nations, independence make provinces into new proud countries.
Rescued from a falling apart book published in 1880, pages remarkably intact albeit gracefully showing fading age spots, this antique page shows:

Physical Map of Asia

as it was in 1875 (page is marked "Copyright, 1875, Harper and Brothers).
Approximately 12" long, 9.5" wide. Please note: there is faint orange hand writing on the top left hand corner.
Perfect for framing. Highly suitable for a history lesson.
I will used new and recycled cardboard backing to ensure the safe arrival of your pages.

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Added on Nov 05, 2009