• presentation of the map reproduction without a frame
  • video presentation of the printed map
  • 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 Sicily, 1721

SKU:  188360 / 192880

Antique map of Sicily, 1721

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John Senex (1678-1740) was a renowned English cartographer and geographer known for his contributions to the field of mapmaking during the early 18th century. He was a highly respected figure in London's mapmaking community and was appointed as Geographer to Queen Anne in 1710.

The "New Map of Sicily" produced by John Senex in 1721 would have provided a detailed and accurate representation of the island of Sicily during the early 18th century. It would have included geographical features, cities, towns, and other relevant information concerning the island's topography and political divisions.

Maps from this period were critical for navigation, trade, and military endeavors, providing valuable information to travelers, merchants, and government officials. Senex's maps were known for their attention to detail and were highly regarded for their accuracy and clarity.

John Senex (1678-1740) was a prominent English cartographer and globe maker who made significant contributions to the field of geography and mapmaking during the early 18th century. Senex gained recognition for his expertise in creating and publishing high-quality maps, globes, and atlases, many of which were renowned for their accuracy and detailed geographical information.

Senex held the title of Geographer to Queen Anne and was a member of the Royal Society, reflecting his esteemed position within the scientific and intellectual circles of his time. He was known for his meticulous approach to mapmaking and his commitment to incorporating the latest geographic knowledge and discoveries into his works.

His maps were influential in the advancement of geographical understanding, providing valuable insights into the known world of the early 18th century. Senex's contributions helped to shape the development of cartography and geographic exploration during the Age of Enlightenment in England.

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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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