• presentation of the map reproduction without a frame
  • detail of the map from the centre
  • detail of the map from the centre left
  • detail of the map from the top left corner
  • detail of the map from the bottom left corner
  • detail of the map from the top right corner
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Antique map of Caspian Sea and Kamchatka, 1725

SKU:  187177

Antique map of Caspian Sea and Kamchatka, 1725

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Johann Baptist Homann was a German cartographer and geographer who lived from 1664 to 1724. He was one of the most prominent mapmakers of the 18th century and was the founder of the Homann Map Publishing House in Nuremberg, Germany. The publishing house was known for producing high-quality maps and atlases that were highly regarded for their accuracy and detail.

One of Homann's notable maps is the "Map of the Caspian Sea and Kamchatka," which was published in 1725. This map depicts the Caspian Sea, the largest enclosed inland body of water on Earth, and the Kamchatka Peninsula, a volcanic peninsula located in the Russian Far East.

Homann's map of the Caspian Sea and Kamchatka provided valuable geographical information about the region during the early 18th century. It showcased the coastal features, rivers, and islands of the Caspian Sea, as well as the topography of the Kamchatka Peninsula. The map likely drew upon the available knowledge and explorations of the time.

It's worth noting that Homann's maps were often decorative and aesthetically appealing, featuring intricate cartouches, elaborate title designs, and detailed illustrations. These artistic elements added to the overall beauty of the map and made them highly sought after by collectors.

Overall, Johann Homann's map of the Caspian Sea and Kamchatka from 1725 is a significant historical document that provides insight into the geographical understanding of the region during that period.

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Materials

Cotton canvas, matte photo paper, fine art paper, pigmented inks.

  • The canvas it's 99 % cotton, 450 gr/sqm;
  • The matte photo paper it's acid-free (archival paper), 190 gr/sqm;
  • The fine art photo paper it's satinated (semi-glossy), 140 gr/sqm.

Shipping & Returns

Dispatching time: 1-2 days.

* AirMail option: The orders will be sent by priority registered mail, usually via client National Post (USPS, Canada Post, Royal Mail, LaPoste, Deutsche Post, PostNL, etc). The delivery times are not guaranteed, sometimes it will take longer and these are beyond our control. Tracking number will be provided. Clients from US and Canada cannot track the parcels as the tracking numbers are not rolled in USPS and Canada Post systems.

* UPS standard: The orders will be sent with UPS expedited option. The delivery time it's between 5-11 days. Tracking number will be provided after dispatch.

* UPS express: : The orders will be sent with UPS express saver. The delivery time it's between 4-7 days. Tracking number will be provided after dispatch.

Framing tips

Both type of materials, paper and canvas prints come rolled and will be need to be taken to your local framers.

The image it's printed with a border of 0.6 " (1.5 cm), for framing purposes only.

If you have already a frame, be sure you send us the exact size of the print that will fit inside the frame. We're printing on vectorial plotters so the size could slightly be more or less with 0.4" (1 cm).

If you plan to have the canvas print stretched on wooden frame, you'll need additional border, so please let us know after placing the order.

The images above was cropped from the image at the biggest size available (keeping the best quality and aspect /ratio), so, for good details please choose biggest dimensions that will suit your preferences / space.

Care Instructions

The print media (canvas or photo paper) could be cleaned only with a dry, soft cloth.

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