• 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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Old illustrated map of Taiwan for tourists, 1954

SKU:  193893

Old illustrated map of Taiwan for tourists, 1954

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his colorful and informative map of Taiwan was published in 1955 by the Taiwan Tourist Bureau. It is decorated with illustrations of some of Taiwan's most iconic landmarks, such as Sun Moon Lake, Taroko National Park, and Taipei 101 (which was not built yet in 1955).

The map also shows Taiwan's many temples, shrines, and hot springs, as well as its natural beauty, such as its mountains, forests, and beaches. The map is a valuable resource for anyone interested in learning more about Taiwan's history, culture, and attractions.

Here are some of the key features depicted on the map:

Sun Moon Lake: This stunning lake is located in central Taiwan and is one of the island's most popular tourist attractions. It is known for its beautiful scenery and its many temples and shrines.

Taroko National Park: This national park is located in eastern Taiwan and is home to some of the island's most dramatic scenery, including marble gorges, waterfalls, and lush forests.

Taipei 101: This skyscraper was the tallest building in the world from 2004 to 2010. It is now one of the most iconic landmarks in Taiwan and offers stunning views of the city skyline.

Temples and shrines: Taiwan is home to many beautiful temples and shrines, which are an important part of the island's culture. The map shows many of these temples and shrines, including the Longshan Temple in Taipei and the Fo Guang Shan Buddha Museum in Kaohsiung.

Hot springs: Taiwan is known for its many hot springs, which are a popular tourist destination. The map shows many of the island's hot springs, including the Beitou Hot Springs in Taipei and the Wulai Hot Springs in New Taipei City.

The 1955 Illustrated map of Taiwan for tourist is a valuable resource for anyone interested in learning more about the island's history, culture, and attractions. It is also a beautiful piece of art that can be enjoyed by anyone who appreciates cartography.

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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