Old school map Vidal-Lablache 21, Mézières T15, 1900 Oceania

🌐 Old school wall map representing Oceania (Australia, Java, New Zealand, New Caledonia). 🌐 Original Vidal-Lablache collection. 1930s. Armand Colin Bookstore, 5 rue de Mézières, Paris. Monrocq Printing, Paris. Print run 15, list of maps up to 39. Mentions "General Atlas, Classic Atlas" on the top border with price mentions (15 frs and 30 frs). At the bottom, various indications with prices (e.g., furniture 12 frs...). Polychrome cardboard poster. Dimensions: 120 × 100 cm. Front: 21 Political Oceania (Philippines, Sydney, Melbourne, China, Cochinchina, Indochina, Pacific Ocean...) Back: 21 bis Blank map. Medallions: France, European routes in Oceania, legend. Good condition: fabric border and brass eyelets present, lower left corner damaged, small loss on the bottom border, restored tears at the bottom, some signs of use and age (see photo) Beautiful patina, preserved colours, and historical interest. Dating: before 1913. Armand Colin editions were located at 5 rue de Mézières until 1913, and the publication of Vidal-Lablache maps began in 1885. Monrocq printing was not yet called Gaillac-Monrocq (date?) Print run 15. Ideal for vintage decoration, collection, or original gift! These maps, both aesthetic and educational, adorned French classrooms from the 1880s to the 1960s and sparked students' imaginations. The so-called blank maps allowed them to test their knowledge. Map shipped carefully in thick cardboard cut to size in France or abroad. FREE SHIPPING FOR THIS MAP (in France, via Mondial Relay or Colissimo). For abroad, costs will be calculated based on the destination (international Colissimo). Contact me for advantageous rates (Europe, worldwide) Hand delivery possible in Lyon. 21VL10.