Original Antique Map: "America (Historical)" & "West India Is."

This is an authentic, original color-printed folding map removed from a vintage edition of Harmsworth's Universal Encyclopedia, published in London in the early 1920s.

It beautifully illustrates the complex colonial history of the Americas, using vibrant color-coding to mark the territories of the British, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Dutch, and Danish empires.

• Key Features: Includes historical boundary dates (e.g., Louisiana 1803, Texas 1845, Hudson's Bay Territory 1870) tracking the shift of colonial power and the growth of modern independent states. Features a detailed inset map of the Caribbean/West Indies.

• Publication Text at Bottom: "Specially drawn for Harmsworth's Universal Encyclopedia" and "To face page 338."

• Blank on Reverse: Yes

• Size: 31 x 24cm

Condition:

Excellent vintage condition given its age. Shows a natural light age-toning. It features its original publisher center-fold line. No major tears or stains. Please see photos for a close-up look at details and margins.

Shipping & Packaging:

Will be shipped securely flat in a rigid, board-backed envelope with protective wrapping to prevent bending or moisture damage during transit.