Old Colonial World Map, 1912 by Cambridge Publishing - British Empire, French Empire, Dutch Empire, Chinese Empire, Spanish Empire Size:A3 (297x420mm) despite the overall shape

despite the overall shape

usually I receive a lovely email about how the recipient loved their map

making it a must-see destination for anyone visiting the French Alps

and optionally an accent colour

Old Colonial World Map, 1912 by Cambridge Publishing - British Empire, French Empire, Dutch Empire, Chinese Empire, Spanish Empire Size:A3 (297x420mm) despite the overall shapeThis 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