This is an original 1958 National Geographic fold-out map titled “Greece and the Aegean”—a classic mid-century reference piece for travelers-at-heart, history lovers, and map collectors.
It’s the kind of map that makes you want to trace coastlines with a fingertip: mainland Greece, the islands, and key waterways laid out with that unmistakable Nat Geo clarity. Insets spotlight important areas including Athens, the Bosporus, and the Dardanelles (all visible in photos).
Photo-verified and ready for display, journaling, or a gentle dive into armchair travel.
Quick Specs
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Item Type: Vintage fold-out map (National Geographic Magazine atlas plate)
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Size: 25 × 18 in (open fully)
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Material: Paper
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Color: Seafoam/blue water tones with multicolor terrain and road markings
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Origin or Maker: The National Geographic Society (for The National Geographic Magazine)
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Year or Era: December 1958 (Atlas Plate 40)
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GENRE: Cartography / Travel Map
Design & Features
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Map Title: Greece and the Aegean
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Date/Plate: Atlas Plate 40 — December 1958
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Publisher Line (visible): Compiled and drawn in the Cartographic Division of the National Geographic Society for The National Geographic Magazine
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Insets (visible): Athens area; Bosporus; Dardanelles
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Fold Style: Original fold lines (as issued)
Condition Grade: Good
Notes: Noticeable handling wear consistent with age. Smudges are present (as noted), with expected fold wear and light edge/corner wear visible in photos. Map remains complete and displayable—great as a vintage decor piece or a careful-use reference.
- See all photos for detail—sold as pictured.
Condition Grade Key
Near Fine: minimal wear; tight; clean.
Very Good: light wear; clean; minor flaws.
Good: noticeable wear; sound and displayable; some marks.
Fair: heavy wear; complete but worn; priced accordingly.
About the Author: National Geographic Society
National Geographic’s cartographic team set a gold standard for readable, information-rich maps—especially in the mid-century era when printed atlases were how the world felt reachable.
If Greece has ever lived on your bucket list (or in your bookshelf daydreams), this one belongs in your orbit.
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Disclaimer
The vintage items I share with you have been previously owned and loved and may show some wear. Please use the pictures as a guide. While I do my best to capture colors accurately, your monitor or device screen may display colors slightly differently from the actual item.
Care & Handling: Handle with clean, dry hands. Store upright, out of direct sunlight, at about 68°F and 40–50% relative humidity. Avoid damp areas and extreme temperature swings. Please note: If you have any questions or need more photos, ask.
