Antique map of China, Indo China, Malaysia, 1897
SKU: 191031
Antique map of China, Indo China, Malaysia, 1897
The 1895 Rand McNally map depicting China, Southeast Asia, and the Philippines is an exquisite and highly detailed representation of the region during that era.
The map it's a masterpiece of cartography from that period. Covering an extensive area from Korea to Borneo and Burma to Japan's western tip, the map stands out for its beauty and precision. It portrays major cities, towns, rivers, mountains, and deserts, while also representing the ever-changing political boundaries of the region at that time
What sets this map apart is its masterful use of color. Each country and region is artfully depicted in varying shades of green, yellow, and red, resulting in a visually appealing and comprehensible cartographic display. Additionally, the map features several inset maps, providing even more detailed information about specific areas within the region.
This historical cartographic treasure captures a significant moment of political and social turmoil in the region, making it an invaluable historical document. Beyond its historical significance, the map itself is a stunning piece of art, sure to captivate anyone with an interest in the region's history and geography.
Rand McNally, a renowned American mapmaking company, is well-known for producing high-quality and detailed maps. Established in 1856, the company has a long history of creating atlases, road maps, and globes, becoming a trusted source for geographic information and navigation.
Materials
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
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
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
Care Instructions
The print media (canvas or photo paper) could be cleaned only with a dry, soft cloth.
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