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Old map of the British Empire throughout the World exhibited in one view, 1855

SKU:  188959

Old map of the British Empire throughout the World exhibited in one view, 1855

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"British Empire Throughout the World Exhibited In One View" is an antique map created in 1855 by Archibald Fullarton & Co., a prominent cartographic publishing company of the 19th century. The map was designed to illustrate the vast expanse of the British Empire at its peak during that time.

The British Empire was one of the largest empires in history, spanning multiple continents and territories across the globe. It included colonies, dominions, protectorates, and territories that were either directly controlled by the British Crown or held as dependencies.

The map would have depicted various regions, territories, and colonies that made up the British Empire, showcasing its global reach and influence. These territories would have included regions in North America, the Caribbean, Africa, Asia, Oceania, and numerous other places around the world.

Archibald Fullarton & Co. was a well-known Scottish publishing firm that operated during the 19th century. Founded by Archibald Fullarton, the company was primarily known for producing maps, atlases, and other printed materials.

The company's main focus was on creating maps and atlases that covered various regions of the world. They were known for their high-quality cartographic work and attention to detail. Some of their notable works included maps of specific countries, regions, and cities, as well as world maps and thematic atlases.

Archibald Fullarton & Co. also collaborated with prominent cartographers, engravers, and artists of their time to ensure the accuracy and artistic appeal of their maps. Their maps often featured intricate engravings, vivid illustrations, and decorative elements, making them not only valuable for geographical purposes but also as collectible pieces of art.

During the 19th century, cartography was a significant field, and maps were essential tools for exploration, navigation, and administration of territories. As such, companies like Archibald Fullarton & Co. played a crucial role in disseminating geographic knowledge and contributing to the understanding of the world during that era.

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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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