• presentation of the map reproduction without a frame
  • detail of the map from the centre
  • 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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Old road map of Northern Luzon, Philippines, 1944

SKU:  189897

Old road map of Northern Luzon, Philippines, 1944

€61,00 EUR
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The Road Map of Northern Luzon, Philippines offers an intricate depiction of the northern expanse of Luzon Island in the Philippines. This cartographic marvel was meticulously crafted by the United States Army Map Service in 1944, just prior to the Allied campaign in the Philippines.

Within its intricate contours, this map unfolds a multitude of geographical elements, encompassing roads, railways, urban centers, hamlets, rivers, mountain ranges, and woodland expanses. Roads are thoughtfully color-coded to signify their significance, with major arteries delineated in vibrant red and less prominent routes marked in bold black. The railway network is similarly color-coded, distinguishing primary lines in vivid red and subsidiary routes in solid black.

Further enhancing its informational richness, the map incorporates a collection of inset maps, each offering a magnified perspective of specific locales. These insets encompass detailed depictions of Manila, Baguio, and Clark Field, providing essential context to these key areas.

Beyond its functional utility, the Road Map of Northern Luzon, Philippines stands as a valuable historical artifact, affording a unique window into Luzon Island's landscape during the tumultuous era of World War II. It also serves as an invaluable resource for those with an interest in the geographical intricacies of the Philippines.

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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