• 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 Kurdistan, 1894, (matte photo print, 59 cm x 58 cm)

SKU:  P-189739

Antique map of Kurdistan, 1894, (matte photo print, 59 cm x 58 cm)

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*** The white border include it's 0.5 cm. ***

In 1894, a pivotal cartographic milestone emerged in the form of the earliest printed map exclusively dedicated to Kurdistan. The creator of this groundbreaking map was none other than F. R. Maunsell, a British Army officer who clandestinely ventured into the region during the summer of 1892, operating under the guise of a spy. Maunsell's cartographic masterpiece was a testament to his meticulous firsthand observations and precise measurements, rendering it the most meticulous and comprehensive depiction of Kurdistan available during its time.

Maunsell's map served as a veritable window into the physical landscape of Kurdistan, meticulously outlining its mountains, rivers, lakes, urban centers, and tribal territories. Beyond its geographic utility, this map held immense significance on several fronts. Firstly, it marked a watershed moment as the earliest printed map exclusively dedicated to Kurdistan. Secondly, its foundation in firsthand observations by a British officer lent it unparalleled accuracy. Lastly, it played a pivotal role in bringing the awareness of Kurdistan's unique geography to the Western world.

Even today, this cartographic gem continues to captivate the interests of historians and geographers. It serves as a valuable archival record, encapsulating the physical and geopolitical characteristics of Kurdistan during the late 19th century. This remarkable map, bearing the title "Kurdistan," was originally published in London by Edward Stanford in 1894. 

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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