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Original Vintage WWII Pacific Theater Map “The War Against Japan” Poster, 1944
Original Vintage WWII Pacific Theater Map “The War Against Japan” Poster, 1944

Original Vintage WWII Pacific Theater Map “The War Against Japan” Poster, 1944

Located in Langweer, NL

Original Vintage WWII Pacific Theater Map “The War Against Japan” Poster, 1944 Large and visually striking World War II propaganda and military information map titled “The War Again...

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Mid-20th Century British Maps

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Paper

Antique Map of Friesland & Groningen – Sleeswijk Atlas Dutch Provinces, 1914
Antique Map of Friesland & Groningen – Sleeswijk Atlas Dutch Provinces, 1914

Antique Map of Friesland & Groningen – Sleeswijk Atlas Dutch Provinces, 1914

Located in Langweer, NL

With its scale of 1:400,000, the map is both educational and precise, providing an accurate picture of the provinces on the eve of the First World War.

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Early 20th Century Dutch Maps

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Paper

Antique Europe Map with Political Boundaries – Collectible Wall Art, 1884
Antique Europe Map with Political Boundaries – Collectible Wall Art, 1884

Antique Europe Map with Political Boundaries – Collectible Wall Art, 1884

Located in Langweer, NL

It offers a clear political overview of the continent in the late 19th century, just before the dramatic upheavals of the First World War. The map is color-coded by country, each re...

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Antique 1880s Scottish Maps

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Paper

Original Vintage Post-World War Two Map Poster Northumberland UK WWII Clegg
Original Vintage Post-World War Two Map Poster Northumberland UK WWII Clegg

Original Vintage Post-World War Two Map Poster Northumberland UK WWII Clegg

Located in London, GB

Original vintage post-World War Two map poster for Northumberland in north east England featuring a colourful design by Ernest Costain Clegg (1876-1954) of the ceremonial county with...

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Vintage 1940s British Posters

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Paper

Original Vintage Post-World War Two Map Poster Somerset UK WWII Ernest Clegg
Original Vintage Post-World War Two Map Poster Somerset UK WWII Ernest Clegg

Original Vintage Post-World War Two Map Poster Somerset UK WWII Ernest Clegg

Located in London, GB

Original vintage post-World War Two map poster for Somerset in south west England featuring a colourful design by Ernest Costain Clegg (1876-1954) of the county surrounded by illustr...

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Vintage 1940s British Posters

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Paper

Original Vintage Post-World War Two Map Poster Kent Battle Of Britain WWII Clegg
Original Vintage Post-World War Two Map Poster Kent Battle Of Britain WWII Clegg

Original Vintage Post-World War Two Map Poster Kent Battle Of Britain WWII Clegg

Located in London, GB

Original vintage post-World War Two map poster for Kent Battle of Britain 1940-1941 featuring a colourful design by Ernest Costain Clegg (1876-1954) of the county in south east Engla...

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Vintage 1940s British Posters

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Paper

Original WWII Map of New Zealand - Natural & Industrial Resources in War & Peace
Original WWII Map of New Zealand - Natural & Industrial Resources in War & Peace

Original WWII Map of New Zealand - Natural & Industrial Resources in War & Peace

By "Leslie MacDonald ""Max"" Gill"

Located in London, GB

Original vintage World War Two pictorial map for New Zealand her natural and Industrial resources featuring a great illustration by the notable graphic designer, cartographer and art...

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Vintage 1940s British Posters

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Paper

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Escape Map & Scarf World War 2 British army RAF 2 sides colored Silk UK 1940
Escape Map & Scarf World War 2 British army RAF 2 sides colored Silk UK 1940

Escape Map & Scarf World War 2 British army RAF 2 sides colored Silk UK 1940

Located in Antwerpen, BE

Introducing an extraordinary piece of World War II history: a Silk Escape Map & Scarf, meticulously crafted for the British Army RAF in 1940.

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Vintage 1940s British Historical Memorabilia

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Silk

Map of United States, World War II Vintage Pictorial Map, circa 1943
Map of United States, World War II Vintage Pictorial Map, circa 1943

Map of United States, World War II Vintage Pictorial Map, circa 1943

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

A striking pictorial map by Stanley Turner, published in 1943. The map presents the United States during World War II and is so titled “United States at War.”

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Vintage 1940s Canadian Maps

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Paper

Original Antique World War One Humoros Wap Map Of The World WWI Japan Caricature
Original Antique World War One Humoros Wap Map Of The World WWI Japan Caricature

Original Antique World War One Humoros Wap Map Of The World WWI Japan Caricature

Located in London, GB

Original antique World War One satirical map of Europe and Asia portraying the outbreak of WWI featuring colourful caricatures and illustrations of the countries including Germany as...

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Vintage 1910s Japanese Posters

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Paper

Original Vintage Post-World War Two Map Poster Cambridgeshire WWII Ernest Clegg
Original Vintage Post-World War Two Map Poster Cambridgeshire WWII Ernest Clegg

Original Vintage Post-World War Two Map Poster Cambridgeshire WWII Ernest Clegg

Located in London, GB

Original vintage post-World War Two map poster for Cambridgeshire England featuring a colourful design by Ernest Costain Clegg (1876-1954) of the ceremonial county with illustrations...

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Vintage 1940s British Posters

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Paper

Original Vintage Post-World War Two Map Poster Norfolk UK WWII Ernest Clegg
Original Vintage Post-World War Two Map Poster Norfolk UK WWII Ernest Clegg

Original Vintage Post-World War Two Map Poster Norfolk UK WWII Ernest Clegg

Located in London, GB

Original vintage post-World War Two map poster for Norfolk England featuring a colourful design by Ernest Costain Clegg (1876-1954) of the ceremonial county with illustrations of not...

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Vintage 1940s British Posters

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Paper

Original Vintage Post-World War Two Map Poster Northern Ireland UK WWII Clegg
Original Vintage Post-World War Two Map Poster Northern Ireland UK WWII Clegg

Original Vintage Post-World War Two Map Poster Northern Ireland UK WWII Clegg

Located in London, GB

Original vintage post-World War Two map poster of Northern Ireland featuring a colourful design by Ernest Costain Clegg (1876-1954) of the counties of Fermanagh, Tyrone, Londonderry,...

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Vintage 1940s British Posters

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Paper

Original Antique WWI Poster Map War Is The National Industry Of Prussia Octopus
Original Antique WWI Poster Map War Is The National Industry Of Prussia Octopus

Original Antique WWI Poster Map War Is The National Industry Of Prussia Octopus

Located in London, GB

Original antique World War One map poster portraying Prussia as an octopus stretching its tentacles over Europe with illustrations of soldiers on the side and the text above reading ...

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Vintage 1910s French Posters

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Paper

Antique World War II Map of Japan, 1940
Antique World War II Map of Japan, 1940

Antique World War II Map of Japan, 1940

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H 29.93 in W 21.07 in D 0.02 in

Antique World War II Map of Japan, 1940

Located in Langweer, NL

Very rare propaganda map of China, Korea and Japan. It shows the extent of Japanese expansionism in Asia during WW2 and the resources that would fuel the war effort.

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Mid-20th Century Maps

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Paper

Vintage Gallipoli WWI Book, English, Military History, Maps, First World War
Vintage Gallipoli WWI Book, English, Military History, Maps, First World War

Vintage Gallipoli WWI Book, English, Military History, Maps, First World War

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a vintage Gallipoli WWI book. An English language, bound military history record with maps, dating to the early 20th century, published 1929. Offers the reader a fascinating...

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Early 20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Books

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Paper

Art Deco Lighted Airplane Globe by Weber-Costello, 1948
Art Deco Lighted Airplane Globe by Weber-Costello, 1948

Art Deco Lighted Airplane Globe by Weber-Costello, 1948

Located in North Hollywood, CA

This particular globe was created to update the post-war world map and add Israel to the community of nations.

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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco More Desk Accessories

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Metal

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World War Map For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal world war map for your home. A world war map — often made from paper, fabric and animal skin — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for a world war map, we have 208 options in-stock, while there are 10 modern editions to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect world war map — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. Each world war map bearing Art Deco, mid-century modern or modern hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one world war map that is appealing in its simplicity, but Winston Churchill, Herbert List and Leslie MacDonald Gill produced versions that are worth a look.

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Prices for a world war map start at $69 and top out at $57,500 with the average selling for $1,291.
Questions About World War Map
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    Opinions on which World War II propaganda poster is the most famous differ. However, two posters introduced characters that would go on to become iconic. The first is "We Can Do It," featuring Rosie Riveter, who has become synonymous with women's equality. Another influential design is " I Want YOU For U.S. Army," with its bearded figure wearing a star-spangled top hat. The image gave birth to Uncle Sam, the well-known symbol of the U.S. On 1stDibs, find a range of WWII posters from some of the world's top galleries.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    During World War II, the American flag was the 48-star flag used from 1912 (incorporation of New Mexico and Arizona) to 1959 (incorporation of Alaska). The rows and columns of stars were arranged in a regular pattern, unlike the offset rows of the modern American flag. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique American flags from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    More than 200,000 propaganda posters were made during World War II. The Office of War Information (OWI) was responsible for hiring artists to design the artwork. Famous posters include “I Want You” for the U.S. Army, featuring the well-known Uncle Sam character, while the popular “We Can Do It!” design depicts Rosie the Riveter. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of World War II posters and other vintage and antique posters.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The easily recognizable poster created during World War I in 1917 is I Want You for U.S. Army. James Montgomery Flagg designed the poster, which shows Uncle Sam pointing at the viewer. Find a collection of James Montgomery Flagg art on 1stDibs.