Map: World - Physical, 1924

Physical map of the world, 1924, showing the Eastern and Western Hemispheres in separate circular frames.

Central fold. In very good condition.

In 1924, the environmental condition of the planet was relatively stable compared to modern times, with lower levels of industrial pollution and greenhouse gas emissions, though early signs of environmental degradation were emerging. Industrialization had accelerated in Europe and North America, leading to localized air and water pollution in major cities, while deforestation was increasing to meet growing demands for timber and agricultural land. Wildlife populations were already being impacted by hunting, habitat loss, and the absence of conservation regulations. However, global awareness of environmental issues was minimal, and large-scale ecological impacts such as climate change had not yet become apparent or widely understood.

Large sheet, measuring 45 x 36 cm, including narrow margins.
Extracted from The Citizen's Atlas of the World, published in Edinburgh by John Bartholemew & Son, in 1924.
A real time capsule from the early post-World-War-One period. 
Framed, this sheet would look great in a study or man-cave. It could be personalized with some vintage travel ephemera, such as baggage labels, train tickets, etc.