Old Map of Poland Reproduction of a map titled Polska W Trzech Zaborach W Granicach Przedrozbiorowych W 1770 R. Oraz W Innych Wazniejszych Okresach Historycznych by Jzef Michal Bazewicz in 1922 Iconic 20th Century Map of the History of Poland Celebrating The Rebirth of Polish Independence After World War I Remarkably early 20th Century map of Poland, showing the cartographic evolution of the former Polish Kingdom from its formation in the 9th Century until 1770 (on the eve of the First Partition of Poland). Published in Warsaw, the map is the work of Jzef Micha Bazewicz, a respected bookseller & cartographer, as both a celebration of Poland's history & rebirth as an independent state following the conclusion of World War I. The map extends from the Gulf of Riga, in the north, down to the shores of the Black Sea in the south, & from Magdeburg, Germany, in the west, over to Tula, Russia, in the east. The evolution of Poland's history is overlayed on a modern topographical map of the region. The map provides an overlay of historical & contemporary information. The traditional Polish historical voivodships are shown, as well as areas colored to show the regions controlled by various foreign powers up until the end of World War I. The map illustrates the far reaching boundaries of the Kingdom of Poland, extending to all or part of 11 modern nations: Poland, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Germany, Romania, Moldova, Ukraine, Belarus, Russia, Latvia & Lithuania, & at one time extended from the shores of the Baltic to the Black Sea. Dotted lines show the various historical territories & labels the dates under which the regions were controlled by the Kingdom of Poland. The map is embellished with the coats of arms of the traditional Polish voivodships & military institutions. Four inserts give further details as to Poland's territorial evolution. The map celebreates the rebirth of the Polish Republic, an event anticipated & fought for by Poles for nearly 150 years. The map is celebrated as one of the graphic icons of Poland's rebirth. The mapmaker, Jzef Micha Bazewicz (1867 - 1929) was a prominent Warsaw cartographer, writer & bookseller, & a leading figure on the cultural scene in the Polish capital during the first quarter of the 20th Century. While the present map is his most famous work, he issued many publications, including a historical atlas of Poland, Atlas historyczny Polski. Available as 32 inches x 24 inches or 24 inches x 18 inches. Available on 180gsm Matt poster paper or 200gsm Silk poster paper SPECIAL OFFER: But ANY 3 Prints & get 25% OFF your order! VINTAGE MAP REPRODUCTION: Add a touch of class to any room with this beautiful stylish decorative print. Everyone loves a good looking map! QUALITY INKS: Printed using long-lasting pigment ink ARTWORK MADE TO ORDER in THE UK: Reprint made only when you order it. Every map will have minor adjustments to optimise it for print FRAME READY: This unframed poster is shipped in a poly sleeve