Vintage 1973 Eastern Hemisphere School Wall Map | Large Educational Political Chart | PPWK Poland | Linen Canvas Cold War Era Industrial

Original Vintage Polish Political Wall Map – Eastern Hemisphere – 1973

- Title: PÓŁKULA WSCHODNIA (Eastern Hemisphere)
- Type: Political map with shipping and flight routes
- Scale: 1:20,000,000
- Published: Państwowe Przedsiębiorstwo Wydawnictw Kartograficznych (PPWK), Warsaw, 1973
- Dimensions: approx. 134 cm x 100 cm (52.7 in x 39.3 in)
- Material: Heavy map paper with canvas backing and black wooden rods
- Language: Polish
- Use: Secondary school education in communist-era Poland (PRL)

This rare and historic wall map shows the entire Eastern Hemisphere in a political projection used for geography education in the early 1970s.

It includes:

- Detailed country borders, capitals, major cities
- International air routes and maritime trade routes (two auxiliary circular maps)
- Political boundaries during the Cold War, including the USSR, NRD, NRF, etc.
- Unique Polish cartographic style of the PRL era
- Color-coded countries with clear labeling in Polish

Condition:

Heavy vintage wear with visible damage and signs of extensive classroom use. The map has tears, holes, edge damage, discoloration, and folding marks, especially on the top. Back side includes hand-labeling and fabric tears. Despite the damage, this map retains its authentic charm and rare collector's value. All elements remain visible and historically significant.

A fantastic item for:

- Cold War memorabilia collectors
- Interior design with retro-academic or educational decor
- Geography and history teachers
- Map lovers and world travelers
- Visual storytelling and documentaries

Ships safely rolled in a protective tube.

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