• 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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Old general map of Iran with complete details, 1957

SKU:  189010

Old general map of Iran with complete details, 1957

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In 1957, the "General Map of Iran with Complete Details" crafted by Abbas Shab saw the light of day. Its composition involves the division of the map into ten distinct sheets, each dedicated to a specific region within Iran's borders.

This cartographic masterpiece is characterized by an unparalleled level of intricacy, encompassing an array of vital information such as roadways, railways, urban centers, towns, hamlets, rivers, mountains, and more. Notably, the map is supplemented by a glossary elucidating Persian terminology and a table enumerating distances between significant cities.

The artisan behind this remarkable map is none other than Abbas Shab, a Persian cartographer whose affiliation with the Iranian government was instrumental in its creation. Shab's adept skills in cartography are evident, rendering this map a pinnacle of precision and comprehensiveness in its portrayal of Iran.

Among the multitude of maps depicting Iran, Shab's creation is acclaimed for its accuracy and level of detail, earning it a distinguished place in the annals of cartography. Over the years, the map proved indispensable to the Iranian military, government officials, and business entities. Even today, it remains an invaluable asset to historians and researchers investigating the various facets of Iran's history and composition.

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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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