• 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 map of Japan, 1958

SKU:  188737

Old map of Japan, 1958

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Bartholomew & Son depicting the map of Japan in 1959. Bartholomew & Son was a renowned cartographic and publishing company based in Edinburgh, Scotland. Founded in the early 19th century, the company played a significant role in producing high-quality maps, atlases, and geographic materials. The maps crafted by Bartholomew & Son were known for their accuracy, attention to detail, and cartographic excellence.

The map provides an intricate depiction of the Japanese Islands, meticulously displaying the significant cities, rivers, and mountains. It meticulously outlines the Japanese prefectures and even features insets showcasing Tokyo Bay, Iwo Jima, and Okinawa.

This artfully crafted map holds immense historical value, offering a glimpse into mid-20th-century Japan, shortly after the nation's World War II defeat.

The company had a rich history in mapmaking and was responsible for producing a wide range of maps covering various regions around the world. Their maps were not only valuable for navigation but also as historical documents, providing insights into the geographic and geopolitical landscape of different eras.

Bartholomew & Son's contributions to cartography earned them a reputation as one of the leading mapmakers of their time. They were known for incorporating the latest geographic information, incorporating artistic design, and utilizing innovative printing techniques to create visually appealing and informative maps.

Over the years, Bartholomew & Son produced numerous maps, including those covering countries, continents, cities, and specialized thematic maps. These maps continue to be sought after by collectors, historians, and enthusiasts who appreciate the beauty and historical significance of cartographic works.

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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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