size: 37.8x24.3 cm
 
This map from the rare "Meyers Konversations-Lexikon" series presents the continent of Asia as it was perceived at the beginning of the 20th century. Like the other maps in the series, it is meticulously detailed, highlighting the geopolitical power dynamics of the era.
 
Map Title: "CHINESISCHES REICH. FEN OF OSTASIATISCHES GEBIET" (Chinese Empire. Far East Asian Region). The title specifically points to the focus on the Chinese and East Asian regions.
 
Unique Features:
 
Political Divisions: The map shows the borders of the Chinese Empire and the Japanese Empire, as well as territories under the control of Russia, Great Britain, and France in the region.
 
Inset Maps: The sheet includes several inset maps: one of the Indochina region, two detailed maps of the Tokyo-Yokohama area and the North China region, and an additional map of Formosa (Taiwan).
 
Historical Details: The map offers a rare glimpse into the territories of Manchuria (Mandschurei), Korea (Korea), and Japan (Japan) as their borders were defined in the early 20th century. In the top-left corner, a key explains the borders of the "China-Reich" (Chinese Empire) and the "Japan-Reich" (Japanese Empire).
 
Collector's Value: This map holds exceptional historical and political value. It is ideal for collectors interested in the history of Asia, the relations between China and Japan, 20th-century geopolitics, or colonialism in the Far East.