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Antique map of Calcutta, 1883

SKU:  188122

Antique map of Calcutta, 1883

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Letts, Son & Co. was a prominent British map publishing company that operated in the 19th and early 20th centuries. The company was founded by John Letts in the mid-19th century and was based in London, England. It became known for producing high-quality and detailed maps, atlases, and other geographical publications.

In 1883, Calcutta was a significant city in British India and served as the capital of the Bengal Presidency. As an important trading and administrative center, it attracted the attention of map publishers like Letts, Son & Co., who produced maps to cater to the growing demand for accurate geographical information.

The Letts, Son & Co. map of Calcutta from 1883 would have showcased the city's layout, major roads, landmarks, and possibly even important administrative and commercial areas. These maps were valuable for travelers, merchants, and government officials, as they provided essential details for navigation and planning.

Letts, Son & Co. gained popularity for its range of pocket maps and atlases, which were designed to be convenient for travelers, merchants, and the general public. The maps covered various regions, including cities, countries, and continents, providing accurate and up-to-date geographical information.

Their maps were praised for their cartographic precision, clear presentation, and attention to detail. The company employed skilled cartographers and engravers to create their maps, making them a trusted source for accurate geographic data during that era.

In addition to individual maps, Letts, Son & Co. also produced atlases that included collections of maps, often covering larger areas or specific themes. These atlases were widely used as reference materials and were valuable resources for researchers and explorers.

Over time, the company's name went through some changes, and it was eventually known as "Letts, Son & Co. Ltd." and later "Letts Filofax Group Limited." The company's legacy in cartography and geographical publishing continued to leave a significant impact on the field of mapmaking and geographic education.

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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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