• presentation of the map reproduction without a frame
  • detail of the map from the centre
  • 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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Ancient map of the World, 1550

SKU:  188061

Ancient map of the World, 1550

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Sebastian Münster was a German cartographer, cosmographer, and scholar who lived from 1488 to 1552. He is best known for his work in the field of geography and his contributions to the development of modern mapmaking.

One of Münster's most significant works is the "Cosmographia," a comprehensive geographical and historical encyclopedia published in 1544. This work went through numerous editions and translations and was widely read and influential during the 16th century. It covered a wide range of topics, including astronomy, natural history, ethnography, and cartography.

"Altera generalis tab. Secundum Ptol," is related to Münster's "Cosmographia." The "Cosmographia" included a series of maps, and the phrase you provided indicates the presence of an alternative or revised general map based on the work of Ptolemy.

Claudius Ptolemy, a Greek geographer and astronomer who lived in the 2nd century, was known for his groundbreaking work on cartography and geography. His work, known as the "Geographia," provided a foundation for mapmaking for centuries to come. Münster drew upon Ptolemy's work but also made revisions and updates based on the knowledge available during his time.

Münster likely created a revised version of a general map based on Ptolemy's work, incorporating new geographic information and discoveries from his era. The map would have showcased the known world at the time, including continents, countries, cities, and geographic features.

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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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