This wonderful old map of the world in Double Hemispheres was originally published in 1925. It was created by Joseph Forest.
This vintage map depicts the world in two hemispheres, showcasing the territories controlled by the French Empire in 1925. The map is a valuable historical artifact that provides insight into the geopolitical landscape of the time.
At the time this map was created, France was still recovering from the devastation of World War I. The country was also dealing with the aftermath of the Treaty of Versailles, which imposed harsh penalties on Germany. The French Empire controlled colonies in Africa, Asia, and the Pacific, and the map shows the extent of French influence around the world.
Today, the map is a valuable resource for historians and collectors. It provides a glimpse into the past and allows us to understand the world as it was nearly a century ago. The map also serves as a reminder of the legacy of French imperialism and the impact it had on the world.
This map looks great at all sizes: 12x16in (30.5x41cm), 16x20in (40.5x51cm), 18x24in (45.5x61cm), 24x30in (61x76cm), 32x40in (81.5x102cm), 40x50in (102x127cm), 48x60in (122x153cm) and 56x70in (142x178cm), but it looks even better when printed large.
I can create beautiful, large prints of this map up to 100in (254cm). Please get in touch if you're looking for larger, customised or different framing options.
The model in the listing images is holding the 20x16in (50.8x40.7cm) version of this map.
The fifth listing image shows an example of my map personalisation service.
Please note the unframed 24x30in (61x76cm) map has white edges around the map. These edges can help you with framing, or if you don’t need them they are very easy to snip off with scissors. All other maps, including the framed maps, look exactly like the listing images.
If you’re looking for something slightly different, another option would be this amazing map of French Colonial Empire and Imperial Sea Routes by Taride in 1938.
The locations on this map include: Europe, Asia, Africa, North America, South America, Pacific Ocean, Atlantic Ocean, Arctic Ocean, Indian Ocean and Australia.
Please contact me to check if a certain location, landmark or feature is shown on this map.
This would make a wonderful birthday, Christmas, Father's Day, work leaving or housewarming gift for someone interested in the world in Double Hemispheres or someone from France who loves maps.
This map is available as a giclée print on acid free archival matte paper, or you can buy it framed. The frame is a nice, simple black frame that suits most aesthetics. Please get in touch if you'd like a different frame colour or material. My frames are glazed with super-clear museum-grade acrylic (perspex/acrylite), which is significantly less reflective than glass, safer, and will always arrive in perfect condition.