• 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 city plan of Tokyo, 1749

SKU:  192998

Antique city plan of Tokyo, 1749

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The "Plan de Jedo" (Plan of Tokyo) is a remarkable cartographic work created collaboratively by Jakob van der Schley and Jacques Nicolas Bellin in 1756. This historical map provides a fascinating glimpse into the city of Tokyo, known as Edo at that time, during the mid-18th century.

The map showcases the city's layout and features in intricate detail, offering valuable insights into the urban landscape of Edo. It depicts the streets, waterways, and prominent landmarks of the city during this era, providing a snapshot of its architectural and geographical characteristics.

The collaborative effort of van der Schley, a skilled engraver, and Bellin, a renowned French cartographer, resulted in a visually captivating and informative piece of cartography. Their combined expertise brought forth a high level of accuracy and attention to detail in representing the city.

The "Plan de Jedo" is a treasured historical document, serving as a valuable resource for historians, researchers, and cartography enthusiasts interested in exploring the past of Tokyo (Edo) and understanding its development and significance during the 18th century. It offers a unique opportunity to immerse oneself in the rich history and culture of this vibrant and influential city.

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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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