• 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 map of the World, 1720

SKU:  189761

Antique map of the World, 1720

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The "Mappemonde a l'usage du Roy Par Guillaume Delisle Premier-Geographe de S.M" is a significant map created by Guillaume Delisle, the renowned French cartographer, in 1720. The title roughly translates to "World map for the use of the King by Guillaume Delisle, First Geographer of His Majesty."

The map was designed specifically for King Louis XV of France, who ascended to the throne in 1715 at the age of five. Guillaume Delisle, as the premier géographe du roi (First Geographer to the King), was responsible for creating maps and geographical works for the French royal court.

The "Mappemonde a l'usage du Roy" is a world map that reflects the geographical knowledge and understanding of the time. Delisle's maps were celebrated for their accuracy and scientific approach, incorporating the latest discoveries and explorations. Delisle based his maps on the best available information from various sources, including travel accounts, astronomical observations, and official surveys.

The map features detailed coastlines, countries, and cities, as well as information on political boundaries, rivers, mountains, and other geographical features. It would have provided a comprehensive overview of the known world during the early 18th century.

Delisle's mapmaking style was characterized by a minimalist aesthetic, with an emphasis on clarity and precision. He utilized longitude and latitude lines, scale bars, and other cartographic elements to provide a reliable representation of the Earth's surface.

The "Mappemonde a l'usage du Roy" was part of Delisle's significant body of work, which revolutionized cartography and influenced subsequent generations of mapmakers. His maps were highly regarded for their accuracy and were widely used throughout Europe and beyond.

Some of his notable contributions include the introduction of better longitude and latitude scales, as well as the use of more precise measurements. He produced several important maps, atlases, and globes, and his works were widely recognized and appreciated by his contemporaries and subsequent generations.

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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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