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World Wonders: A Pictorial Map, designed and drawn by Ernest Dudley Chase of Winchester, Massachusetts in 1939, is one of the greatest world maps to come from the Golden Age of Pictorial Mapmaking. This work by Chase provides a comprehensive overview of global landmarks and significant technological advancements of the era, with a substantial focus on global transportation and exploration.
The 1930s, with its technological progress and looming geopolitical tensions, are distinctly captured in this map. Produced on the brink of the Second World War, the map underscores the technological developments of the Inter-War Period. Employing the Mercator Projection, as mentioned beneath the title, the map provides an organized and coherent visual of a rapidly evolving world.
Two versions of this map have been identified: one with a sepia tone bearing a date in the imprint line, and an undated edition with a wider color palette. Records suggest a potential later date of issue for the multicolored version, and the sepia edition often appears with Chase's signature, as is the case here.
![Западное Полушариіе | Восточное Полушаріе [Western Hemisphere | Eastern Hemisphere]](https://storage.googleapis.com/raremaps/img/small/82868.jpg)
