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Ancient map of the kingdom of Siam, Thailand, 1686

SKU:  187408

Ancient map of the kingdom of Siam, Thailand, 1686

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"Carte du royaume de Siam et des pays circonvoisins" refers to a map created by Pierre Duval depicting the Kingdom of Siam (present-day Thailand) and its surrounding territories. This map was published in the 17th century and provides a geographical representation of the region during that time. 

The map showcases the major cities, rivers, mountain ranges, and other geographical features of the Kingdom of Siam and its neighboring areas. It would have been a valuable resource for explorers, merchants, and travelers interested in understanding the geography of Southeast Asia during that period.

Maps like "Carte du royaume de Siam et des pays circonvoisins" by Pierre Duval offer valuable insights into the understanding of historical geography and the perspectives of cartographers from that era.

Pierre Duval (1618-1683) was a French cartographer and geographer. He was born in Abbeville, France, and is known for his contributions to mapmaking during the 17th century. Duval served as a tutor to the sons of Louis XIV and was later appointed as the royal geographer to the king.

Duval produced numerous maps and atlases during his career, which included both general and regional maps. His maps were highly regarded for their accuracy and attention to detail. Duval's works often incorporated the latest geographical knowledge of the time, making them valuable resources for exploration and navigation.

One of Duval's notable works is "Cartes de géographie les plus nouvelles et les plus fideles," published in 1657. This atlas contained maps of various regions, including Europe, Africa, Asia, and the Americas. Duval also collaborated with other renowned cartographers, such as Nicolas Sanson, whose maps he sometimes updated and republished.

Pierre Duval's maps and atlases were influential in shaping the development of cartography during the 17th century. They contributed to the dissemination of geographical knowledge and played a significant role in navigation, exploration, and understanding of the world at that time.

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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