• presentation of the map reproduction without a frame
  • detail of the map from the centre
  • detail of the map from the top left corner
  • detail of the map from the bottom left corner
  • detail of the map from the bottom left corner
  • detail of the map from the bottom right corner
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Antique map of Burma or Myanmar, 1829

SKU:  189125

Antique map of Burma or Myanmar, 1829

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The 1829 Crawfurd Map of Burma, also known as Myanmar, stands as a seminal cartographic achievement. Crafted by John Crawfurd, a Scottish surgeon and diplomat, this map was meticulously prepared to complement his Journal of an Embassy from the Governor General of India to the Court of Ava. It emerges as a pivotal cartographic representation of the region, spanning from Calcutta to China's Yunnan Province, northern Laos, and extending from Tassisudon to the confluence of the Irrawaddy River and the Gulf of Martaban.

Crawfurd's map drew upon both his personal observations and the latest available maps and surveys, marking a substantial improvement over prior maps of Burma, many of which were riddled with inaccuracies and omissions. Esteemed by scholars and cartographers, this map remains a significant historical artifact.

The map itself is bifurcated into two sections. The upper portion vividly showcases Burma's interior, encompassing the Irrawaddy River Valley, the Shan Plateau, and the Tenasserim coast. Meanwhile, the lower section encompasses neighboring countries such as India, China, Siam, and Laos. Abounding in meticulous detail, it boasts place names, geopolitical boundaries, river systems, mountain ranges, and sprawling forests.

Crawfurd's map served as an invaluable instrument for comprehending Burma's regional significance. It played a pivotal role in advancing British interests within the area and facilitated further exploration and scholarly inquiry. This enduring map stands as a testament to Crawfurd's profound contributions to the field of cartography and our comprehension of Burma's intricate geography.

John Crawfurd was a notable Scottish figure of the 19th century known for his diverse career as a surgeon, diplomat, and important contributions to geography and ethnography.

Crawfurd's contributions as a cartographer were significant. He is best known for the 1829 Crawfurd Map of Burma (Myanmar), which was considered highly accurate and played a crucial role in furthering knowledge of the region.

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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