• 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
  • detail of the map from the bottom right corner
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Antique city plan of Birmingham, 1840

SKU:  189389

Antique city plan of Birmingham, 1840

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The 1850 map of Birmingham by John Dower is a detailed and informative representation of the city at that time. The map shows the major streets, buildings, and landmarks of Birmingham, as well as the city's canals and railways. The map also includes a number of inset maps that provide additional information about specific areas of the city.

The Dower map is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Birmingham. It provides a snapshot of the city at a time when it was undergoing rapid industrialization and growth. The map also shows the extent of the city's canal network, which was a vital part of its transportation infrastructure.

John Dower (1935–2020) was a renowned British historian known for his expertise in modern Japanese history. He served as a professor at the School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS) in London. Dower was celebrated for his insightful and groundbreaking research on the cultural, social, and political aspects of Japan during the 20th century.

His notable works include "Embracing Defeat: Japan in the Wake of World War II," which won the Pulitzer Prize for General Non-Fiction in 2000. This seminal book offered a comprehensive analysis of Japan's transformation during the post-World War II period, exploring the complexities of the country's societal and cultural changes amidst the challenges of reconstruction and occupation.

Dower's contributions to the field of Japanese studies have had a significant impact on the understanding of Japan's history and its broader global context. His research and writings continue to be influential among scholars and students interested in the history and culture of Japan.

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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