• presentation of the map reproduction without a frame
  • detail of the map from the centre
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  • detail of the map from the top left corner
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Antique map of North Pole, 1916

SKU:  192487

Antique map of North Pole, 1916

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The 1916 Rand McNally & Co. map of the North Polar Regions offers a captivating window into the prevailing understanding of the Arctic during that era. This map delineates the known land masses and islands in the Arctic region, meticulously charting the prominent sea ice formations and currents. Furthermore, it features annotations that celebrate the advancements achieved in Arctic exploration leading up to its release.

One remarkable aspect of this map is its inclusion of hypothetical islands and land masses that were presumed to exist in the Arctic at the time. Notable among these are Crocker Land, Ellesmere Land, and Franz Josef Land. While subsequent discoveries have confirmed the existence of some of these locales, others remain either undiscovered or subject to ongoing debate.

The map also traces the routes of several significant Arctic expeditions conducted in the years preceding its publication, including those led by explorers like Robert Peary, Roald Amundsen, and Fridtjof Nansen. These expeditions played a pivotal role in filling the voids on the map and advancing our comprehension of the Arctic region.

In sum, the Rand McNally & Co. North Polar Regions map represents a priceless historical artifact, providing insight into the state of knowledge regarding the Arctic at the time of its creation. It serves as a poignant reminder of the profound role exploration has played in enhancing our awareness of the world that surrounds us.

Rand McNally is a prominent American map and navigation software publishing company. It has a long history dating back to its founding in 1856 by William Rand and Andrew McNally in Chicago, Illinois. Over the years, Rand McNally has become well-known for its maps, atlases, globes, and various geographic and navigation products.

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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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