Antique map of Southern India, Bombay, Madras, 1851
SKU: 188681
Antique map of Southern India, Bombay, Madras, 1851
The "map of Southern India" by John Rapkin and John Tallis is a historical cartographic work that provides a visual representation of the southern region of India during the mid-19th century.
This map likely includes details about the geography of the region, such as rivers, mountains, and major settlements. It may also depict political boundaries, important trade routes, and other relevant information.
John Rapkin and John Tallis were renowned for their mapmaking skills and were known for producing decorative and informative maps and atlases during the 19th century. Their maps were characterized by their accuracy and artistic design, often featuring elaborate decorative borders and vignettes.
This particular map is a valuable historical document that offers insights into the geographical and political landscape of southern India during the mid-19th century, a period marked by British colonial rule and significant changes in the region.
John Tallis (1817-1876) was a British mapmaker and publisher known for his significant contributions to 19th-century cartography. He gained recognition for his beautifully designed and detailed maps, which were featured in many of the popular atlases of his time. Tallis's maps were characterized by their accuracy, decorative borders, and ornate vignettes that added an artistic touch to his cartographic works. His maps covered various regions of the world, and his atlases were highly sought after by collectors and enthusiasts. John Tallis's work remains appreciated for its blend of cartographic precision and aesthetic appeal, offering valuable insights into the geography and history of the 19th century.
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.
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* 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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