• 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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Antique map of British Empire, 1855

SKU:  189729

Antique map of British Empire, 1855

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"British Empire Throughout the World Exhibited In One View" is a historical map produced by Archibald Fullarton & Co. in 1855. 

The map is a visual representation of the extent of the British Empire at that time, showcasing the vast territories and colonies under British control. During the 19th century, the British Empire was the largest empire in history, covering approximately a quarter of the world's land area and a fifth of the world's population.

Maps like these were popular during the 19th century, as they served both educational and propagandistic purposes. They highlighted the global influence of the British Empire and were often displayed in schools, government offices, and public spaces to assert British dominance and imperial power.

The map would have depicted the various colonies, territories, and dominions that were part of the British Empire at the time. It likely included regions in North America, the Caribbean, Africa, Asia, Australia, and the Pacific, among others.

Archibald Fullarton & Co. was established by Archibald Fullarton, a Scottish publisher, in the early 1800s. The company specialized in producing maps, atlases, and books, and they gained a reputation for the high quality of their cartographic works.

Archibald Fullarton & Co. published a wide range of materials, including educational texts, literature, and historical works. However, they were particularly renowned for their cartography and maps. They produced a series of atlases that were popular during their time, known for their accuracy and detailed illustrations.

One of their most notable publications was the "Imperial Gazetteer of Scotland," an extensive geographical and historical account of Scotland, which they released in several editions.

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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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