Rare First Map of the Ukraine Republic, 1919: Paris Peace Conference, UPR, Crimea, Kuban

Step into the world of early 20th-century geopolitics with the "Map of Ukraine presented by Ukrainian delegation on Paris Peace Conference, 1919." Crafted during a pivotal moment in European history, this map was created by the Ukrainian People's Republic, a nascent state seeking recognition and stability amidst the turmoil following World War I. As representatives of Ukraine presented their territorial claims at the Paris Peace Conference, this map served not only as a tool of diplomacy but also as a declaration of national identity. It meticulously outlines the borders that the Ukrainian delegation envisioned, capturing the aspirations of a people yearning for self-determination.

The map is a treasure trove of geographical and political insights, detailing an array of natural and human-made features across Ukraine and its neighboring regions. Notable rivers like the Dnieper, Danube, and Don are elegantly marked, alongside significant mountain ranges such as the Carpathians. The delineation of the Crimean Peninsula and the shores of the Black Sea and Sea of Azov adds to the map's comprehensive coverage. This detailed political map not only highlights Ukraine's landscape but also the borders with adjacent countries, including Poland, Russia, and Romania, reflecting the complex tapestry of national boundaries in post-war Eastern Europe.

Beyond its geographical features, the map is a vivid portrayal of urban centers that are central to Ukraine's cultural and economic fabric. Cities like Kyiv, Odesa, and Lviv are prominently marked, providing a snapshot of the urban landscape during a transformative period in the region's history. Each city's inclusion underscores its significance, from major industrial hubs to centers of cultural heritage, offering a glimpse into the diverse character of Ukraine.

Historically, the map stands as a significant artifact from the Paris Peace Conference, an event that reshaped national borders and forged new international relationships in the aftermath of the Great War. The Ukrainian People's Republic, though short-lived, used this map as a symbol of their national claims, arguing for a place among the community of nations. It offers historians and enthusiasts alike a unique perspective on the diplomatic efforts of a fledgling nation-state and the broader geopolitical shifts of the early 20th century.

For collectors and aficionados of historical maps, this piece is not just a map but a narrative woven into the fabric of European history. It serves as a testament to the enduring struggle for sovereignty and the intricate dance of diplomacy that defines our world. Owning this map is akin to possessing a fragment of history, a window into the soul of a nation and the tumultuous period that shaped its destiny.

Cities and towns on this map

• Kyiv (3.7 million)
• Kharkiv (1.4 million)
• Odesa (1 million)
• Donetsk (900 thousand)
• Dnipro (900 thousand)
• Zaporizhzhia (750 thousand)
• Lviv (720 thousand)
• Kryvyi Rih (650 thousand)
• Mykolaiv (490 thousand)
• Mariupol (450 thousand)
• Luhansk (420 thousand)
• Vinnytsia (370 thousand)
• Poltava (320 thousand)
• Chernihiv (290 thousand)
• Kherson (290 thousand)
• Cherkasy (280 thousand)
• Rivne (250 thousand)
• Zhytomyr (250 thousand)
• Kamianets-Podilskyi (100 thousand)
• Uzhhorod (100 thousand)
• Mukachevo (85 thousand)
• Ivano-Frankivsk (85 thousand)
• Ternopil (85 thousand)
• Drohobych (75 thousand)
• Kolomyia (65 thousand)
• Chernivtsi (65 thousand)
• Bila Tserkva (65 thousand)
• Berdychiv (65 thousand)
• Pavlohrad (65 thousand)
• Alchevsk (60 thousand)
• Kramatorsk (60 thousand)
• Lysychansk (60 thousand)
• Sievierodonetsk (60 thousand)
• Rubizhne (60 thousand)
• Pervomaisk (60 thousand)
• Horlivka (55 thousand)
• Kadiivka (55 thousand)
• Yenakiieve (55 thousand)
• Makiivka (55 thousand)
• Shakhtarsk (55 thousand)
• Torez (55 thousand)
• Snizhne (55 thousand)
• Antratsyt (55 thousand)
• Rovenky (50 thousand)
• Krasnyi Luch (50 thousand)
• Stakhanov (50 thousand)
• Alushta (50 thousand)
• Feodosiya (50 thousand)
• Kerch (50 thousand)
• Yevpatoriia (50 thousand)
• Bakhchysarai (50 thousand)
• Dzhankoi (50 thousand)
• Sudak (50 thousand)
• Novomoskovsk (50 thousand)
• Zmiiv (50 thousand)
• Lozova (50 thousand)
• Izium (50 thousand)
• Kupiansk (50 thousand)
• Balakliia (50 thousand)
• Krasnohrad (50 thousand)
• Zolochiv (50 thousand)
• Brody (50 thousand)
• Dolyna (50 thousand)
• Kalush (50 thousand)
• Sambir (50 thousand)
• Drohobych (50 thousand)
• Stryi (50 thousand)
• Mukachevo (50 thousand)
• Berehove (50 thousand)
• Vynohradiv (50 thousand)
• Tiachiv (50 thousand)
• Rakhiv (50 thousand)
• Kovel (50 thousand)
• Novovolynsk (50 thousand)
• Volodymyr (50 thousand)
• Lokachi (50 thousand)
• Kamin-Kashyrskyi (50 thousand)
• Sarny (50 thousand)
• Dubno (50 thousand)
• Kremenets (50 thousand)
• Zbarazh (50 thousand)
• Ternopil (50 thousand)
• Chortkiv (50 thousand)
• Buchach (50 thousand)
• Monastyryska (50 thousand)
• Borshchiv (50 thousand)
• Zalishchyky (50 thousand)
• Horodenka (50 thousand)
• Kolomyia (50 thousand)
• Snyatyn (50 thousand)
• Nadvirna (50 thousand)
• Yaremche (50 thousand)
• Dolyna (50 thousand)
• Bolekhiv (50 thousand)
• Tysmenytsia (50 thousand)
• Rohatyn (50 thousand)
• Berezhany (50 thousand)
• Pidhaitsi (50 thousand)

Notable Features & Landmarks

• Borders of the Ukrainian People's Republic
• Dnieper River
• Black Sea
• Sea of Azol
• Carpathian Mountains
• Crimean Peninsula
• Danube River
• Desna River
• Don River
• Dniester River
• Pripet Marshes
• San River
• Southern Bug River
• Vistula River
• Volga River

Historical and design context

• Title: Map of Ukraine presented by Ukrainian delegation on Paris Peace Conference, 1919
• Created by the Ukrainian People's Republic during the Paris Peace Conference in 1919-20.
• Shows Ukraine's borders as declared by the Ukrainian People's Republic delegation.
• Detailed political map highlighting major cities, towns, and geographical features.
• Reflects the historical context of post-World War I Eastern Europe and the aspirations of the Ukrainian People's Republic.
• Valuable resource for understanding the history of Ukraine and the region.

Please double check the images to make sure that a specific town or place is shown on this map. You can also get in touch and ask us to check the map for you.

This map looks great at every size, but I always recommend going for a larger size if you have space. That way you can easily make out all of the details.

This map looks amazing at sizes all the way up to 40in (100cm). If you are looking for a larger map, please get in touch.

The model in the listing images is holding the 24x36in (60x90cm) version of this map.

The fifth listing image shows an example of my map personalisation service.

If you’re looking for something slightly different, check out my collection of the best old maps to see if something else catches your eye.

Please contact me to check if a certain location, landmark or feature is shown on this map.

This would make a wonderful birthday, Christmas, Father's Day, work leaving, anniversary or housewarming gift for someone from the areas covered by this map.

This map is available as a giclée print on acid free archival matte paper, or you can buy it framed. The frame is a nice, simple black frame that suits most aesthetics. Please get in touch if you'd like a different frame colour or material. My frames are glazed with super-clear museum-grade acrylic (perspex/acrylite), which is significantly less reflective than glass, safer, and will always arrive in perfect condition.

For most orders, delivery time is about 3 working days. Personalised and custom made maps take longer, as I have to do the personalisation and send it to you for approval, which usually takes a day or two.

Please note that for larger framed orders (over 40in/100cm), and some other framed sizes, the delivery time will be closer to 7-10 days.

If you need your order to arrive by a certain date, please contact me before you order so that we can find the best way of making sure you get your order in time.

I print and frame maps in 22 countries around the world. This means your map will be made locally, which cuts down on delivery time and reduces the chance of your map being damaged during delivery. There won't be any extra taxes or duties to pay, and we'll put less CO2 into the air.

All of my maps are well packaged and sent in a rugged tube if unframed, or surrounded by foam if framed.

I try to send out all maps within 1 or 2 days of receiving your order, though some products (like face masks or mugs) can take longer to make.

If you select Express Delivery at checkout your order we will prioritise your order and send it out by 1-day courier (Fedex, DHL, UPS, Parcelforce).

We can sometimes do next-day delivery if you order before 10am. But usually it's best to contact me first before you order.

Read my full delivery and local production guide

My standard frame is a gallery style black ash hardwood frame. It is simple and quite modern looking. My standard frame is around 20mm (0.8in) wide.

I use super-clear acrylic (perspex/acrylite) for the frame glass. It's lighter and safer than glass - and it looks better, as the reflectivity is lower.

Six standard frame colours are available for free (black, dark brown, dark grey, oak, white and antique gold). Custom framing and mounting/matting is available if you're looking for something else.

Most maps are also available as a framed canvas. The map is printed on matte (not shiny) canvas, stretched over a box frame, and then 'floated' within a simple wood frame. The end result is quite beautiful, and there's no glazing in front of your map.

All frames are provided "ready to hang", with either a string or brackets on the back. Very large frames will have heavy duty hanging plates and/or a mounting baton. If you have any questions, please get in touch.

See some examples of my framed maps and framed canvas maps.

Alternatively, I can also supply old maps on canvas, foam board, cotton rag and other materials.

If you want to frame your map yourself, please read my map size guide first.

My maps are extremely high quality reproductions of original maps.

I source original, rare maps from libraries, auction houses and private collections around the world, restore them at my London workshop, and then use specialist giclée inks and printers to create beautiful maps that look even better than the original.

My maps are printed on acid-free archival matte (not glossy) paper that feels very high quality and almost like card. In technical terms the paper weight/thickness is 10mil/200gsm. It's perfect for framing.

I print with Epson ultrachrome giclée UV fade resistant pigment inks - some of the best inks you can find.

I can also make maps on canvas, cotton rag and other exotic materials.

Learn more about The Unique Maps Co.

Map personalisation

If you're looking for the perfect anniversary or housewarming gift, I can personalise your map to make it truly unique. For example, I can add a short message, or highlight an important location, or add your family's coat of arms.

The options are almost infinite. Please see my map personalisation page for some wonderful examples of what's possible.

To order a personalised map, select "personalise your map" before adding it to your basket.

Get in touch if you're looking for more complex customisations and personalisations.

Map ageing

I have been asked hundreds of times over the years by customers if they could buy a map that looks even older.

Well, now you can, by selecting Aged before you add a map to your basket.

All the product photos you see on this page show the map in its Original form. This is what the map looks like today.

If you select Aged, I will age your map by hand, using a special and unique process developed through years of studying old maps, talking to researchers to understand the chemistry of aging paper, and of course... lots of practice!

If you're unsure, stick to the Original colour of the map. If you want something a bit darker and older looking, go for Aged.

See some amazing examples of Aged maps.

If you are not happy with your unique map for any reason, contact me for a no-quibble refund.

I am very confident you will like your old map. I have been doing this since 1984. I'm a 5-star Etsy seller. I have sold tens of thousands of maps and have over 4,000 real 5-star reviews.

I use a unique process to restore my maps that is massively time consuming and labour intensive. Hunting down the original maps can take months. I use state of the art and eye-wateringly expensive technology to scan and restore the maps. As a result, I guarantee my maps are a cut above the rest - that's why I can offer a no-quibble refund.

Almost all of my maps look amazing at large sizes (200cm, 6.5ft+) and I can frame and deliver them to you as well, via special oversized courier. Contact me to discuss your specific needs.