• 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 pictorial map of Arabian Peninsula, Persia and India, 1950

SKU:  193023

Old pictorial map of Arabian Peninsula, Persia and India, 1950

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Joseph Porphyre Pinchon's map from 1950, encompassing the Arabian Peninsula, Persia (Iran), India, and more, serves as an invaluable historical artifact offering a glimpse into a region undergoing profound transformation and turbulence. The map unveils this terrain shortly after the conclusion of World War II, a pivotal period during which numerous countries in the region were breaking free from the yoke of European colonial domination.

This cartographic masterpiece is thoughtfully divided into three distinct segments: the Arabian Peninsula, Persia, and India. Within its intricate design, the map meticulously marks the positions of nations, boundaries, urban centers, rural settlements, and other vital geographical attributes. Furthermore, it provides a comprehensive overview of the primary transportation networks, including roads, railways, and maritime routes that facilitated connectivity within and beyond the region.

Among the remarkable highlights are:

The Arabian Peninsula: This expansive landmass in Southwest Asia hosts nations such as Saudi Arabia, Yemen, Oman, Qatar, Bahrain, and the United Arab Emirates, each with its unique character and history.

Persia: Referring to Iran, a Western Asian nation bordered by Iraq, Turkey, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Turkmenistan, Afghanistan, and Pakistan, Persia is a reservoir of culture and heritage.

India: South Asia's jewel, India, is outlined, showcasing its territorial borders with neighboring countries like Pakistan, China, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, and Myanmar, reflecting its rich diversity and historical legacy.

The 1950 map by Joseph Porphyre Pinchon stands as an invaluable resource, illuminating the annals of history and geography. It encapsulates a pivotal epoch, marked by the struggle for independence and the emergence of new nation-states. For historians and those intrigued by the region's history and geography, this map provides a profound snapshot of a transformative era.

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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