• presentation of the map reproduction without a frame
  • 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 perspective view of Iedo, Tokyo, 1720

SKU:  193947

Antique perspective view of Iedo, Tokyo, 1720

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"Edo Capitale du Japon" is was published by Pieter van der Aa. It is a map and view of the city of Edo, which was the former name of Tokyo, the capital of Japan. The map was part of a larger atlas titled "Nouvel Atlas, très exact et fort commode pour toutes sortes de personnes, contenant les principales cartes géographiques," published by van der Aa around 1720.

Pieter van der Aa's atlas featured various maps and views of cities, regions, and countries from around the world. The map "Edo Capitale du Japon" provided a depiction of the city of Edo during that time, offering valuable historical and geographical insights into Japan's capital.

Pieter van der Aa (1659-1733) was a Dutch publisher, cartographer, and bookseller during the late 17th and early 18th centuries. He was born in Leiden, Netherlands, and is known for his significant contributions to the world of cartography and publishing during the Golden Age of Dutch cartography.

Van der Aa is renowned for his works in the field of geography and cartography. He published numerous atlases, maps, and travel accounts, making important contributions to the dissemination of geographical knowledge in Europe during his time. His most notable work is the "La Galerie Agréable du Monde," a monumental atlas published between 1729 and 1732. This comprehensive work included numerous maps and illustrations, covering various regions of the world and depicting their cultures, landscapes, and history.

Van der Aa was a skilled engraver and frequently worked with other prominent cartographers and publishers of his time. He often compiled maps and descriptions from various sources, which allowed him to create comprehensive and informative works that were highly esteemed by his contemporaries and subsequent generations.

His contributions to the world of cartography and publishing helped solidify the Netherlands' reputation as a leading center for geographical knowledge and mapmaking during the 17th and 18th centuries. 

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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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