Map of the World with Flags of Leading Nations - Defining a world on the brink of war.

C.S. Hammond & Co.

Published by c. 1937, 1937

About this Item

A prewar world map in Mercator's projection showing the state of political affairs in the last few years of peace. It's uncertain what the red hash lines are meant to identify, but they cover the Portuguese Empire, Belgium, and contested territories in South America. The British Empire (red) is prominently featured, including claims in Antarctica, across southern Arabia, and over the Falkland Islands. Also of interest is the recognition of the state of Tannu Tuva near Mongolia. The swastika flies among the Flags of Leading Nations, unencumbered by the well-deserved negative stigma associated with it today. Numerous tables and statistics about world geography, population, religion, and history on the verso. Published in New York by C.S. Hammond & Co. around 1937, based on the presence of Italian East Africa (1936) and pre-Anschluss borders in Europe. Red text on the front cover indicates this example is a 'Special Printing for Travel Edition of Conquest of the Seas.' Sheet Width (in) 24.9 Sheet Height (in) 23.6 Condition Description Creasing and light wear along originally issued fold lines. The sheet is faintly toned, consistent with age. Near fine condition overall.

Seller Inventory # W000852

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Map of the World with Flags of Leading Nations - Defining a world on the brink of war.
• Publisher: c. 1937
• Publication Date: 1937
• Condition: Fine