March 29, 2011

Map of Europe published by Tokyo Asahi Shimbun, 1912

Who wants to be friends with Japan?
This map is a bit outside the norm for this collection.  It is a map of Europe published by a Japanese newspaper company in 1912.  The map is coded to demonstrate which countries are allied with Japan, which countries are neutral, and which countries are potential enemies.  The map also notes military installations throughout Europe.

I can only assume that my dad picked up this map when he was stationed in Korea after the war.  It was not stored with the other posters.  

It is in fair condition, with some fraying at the edges and pin marks where it was most likely tacked to a wall.

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