• presentation of the map reproduction without a frame
  • video presentation of the printed map
  • 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 map of Aegean archipelago, 1753

SKU:  193288

Antique map of Aegean archipelago, 1753

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The "Dépôt de la Marine" was the French hydrographical office responsible for producing and maintaining the official nautical charts and maps for the French Navy. This institution was crucial for the French naval power during the 17th, 18th, and 19th centuries, ensuring the accuracy of geographical information and navigation routes for French ships and sailors. 

The "Carte Réduite de L'Archipel Pour servir aux Vaisseaux du Roy" from 1738 refers to a reduced-scale chart of the archipelago, likely intended for use by the French Navy. "L'Archipel" typically refers to the Aegean Archipelago in the Mediterranean Sea, which includes the various islands and islets that are part of Greece.

This specific chart would have provided crucial information for navigating the waters of the Aegean Sea, offering details on coastlines, soundings, landmarks, and other necessary information for safe navigation. These charts were vital for the French Navy's operations and the protection of French maritime interests in the region.

The charts and maps produced by the Dépôt de la Marine were recognized for their accuracy, detailed information, and precision, reflecting the high standards set by the French naval administration during that time.

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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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