Description:

A. J. Nystrom & Co., Empire in Age of Charlemagne in the year 814, Retractable Map, A. J. Nystrom & Co. Publishers, Chicago rolling retractable school instructional map titled 'Empire in Age of Charlemagne in the year 814,' circa 1890-1920, also marked 'Webster-Knowlton-Hazen European History Maps' and 'Map No. A.H. 18,' depicting the European continent in various colors, map on linen backing, with wood rods at either end for rolling, leather at bottom, and with metal wall bracket for hanging. Overall size: 44 1/4 in. x 55 in.

Measurements: Height: of map 36 in. x Width: 48 1/2 in.

Condition:

Overall good vintage condition, some moisture damage to back of linen, lower portion of paper toned, some wear and cracking to leather at bottom, metal rusted, wood scratched with some cracks, edges frayed.

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