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

SKU:  188338

Antique map of London, 1721

€52,00 EUR
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John Senex's 1721 map of London, Westminster, and Southwark is a detailed and accurate depiction of the city at the time. The map is oriented with north to the top and shows the city divided into wards and parishes.

The most important buildings and structures are clearly labeled, including the Tower of London, the Houses of Parliament, and St. Paul's Cathedral. The map also shows the city's walls and gates, the River Thames, and the surrounding bridges.

Senex's map is an important historical document, as it provides a valuable snapshot of London in the early 18th century. It is also a beautiful example of cartographic art from this period.

John Senex (1678-1740) was an English cartographer, engraver, and map publisher who was active during the 18th century. He is known for his contributions to cartography, particularly for his detailed and well-crafted maps of various regions. Senex's work often featured accurate geographic information, and his maps were highly regarded during his time.

His notable works include maps of London, England, and other parts of the world, which provide valuable insights into the geography and history of the areas he mapped. Senex's maps are still studied and collected by historians and map enthusiasts today for their historical significance and cartographic precision.

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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