The Daily Mirror War Map
$300.00
Mapping the early days of the First Balkan War.
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Description
By the early 20th century, the Ottoman Empire’s global political and military influence had begun to wane, and it was considered by many Westerners to be ‘the sick man of Europe.’ Bulgaria, Greece, Montenegro and Serbia all obtained their independence and established The Balkan League in 1912 to further regional interests again the policies of Sultan Mehmed V.
War was declared in October of that year and the resulting 8-month conflict was an absolute debacle for the Ottoman Empire, which would ultimately lose 80% of its European territory. That vast expanse is colored in pink on this map of the theater of war, created by Alexander Gross and published early in the contest by Geographia Publishing Co. Other borders are also highlighted according to the pre-war status-quo. Prominent settlements are labeled with an interesting variety of typography, and text at the bottom of the page.
Map Details
Publication Date: c. 1912
Author: Alexander Gross
Sheet Width (in): 22.25
Sheet Height (in): 34.75
Condition: B+
Condition Description: Pocket map folded into 42 segments and affixed to original orange stiff paper wraps. Covers are heavily worn and the spine has been repaired with old cellophane tape. Creasing and wear along fold lines, including some light toning, several spots of separation (concentrated at fold intersections and along the outer edges of the sheet), and minor offsetting visible in the margins. Discoloration in the upper left from the adhesive used to affix the map to its covers. Between good and very good condition overall.
$300.00
1 in stock