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Old road map of Iran, 1960

SKU:  192936

Old road map of Iran, 1960

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Abbas Shab's 1960 road map of Iran is a meticulously crafted and informative depiction of Iran's road infrastructure during that era. This map offers a comprehensive view of Iran's extensive road network, including major highways and distances between key cities. Additionally, it categorizes roads into different types, such as paved, gravel, and dirt, providing travelers with essential information about road conditions.

The map vividly showcases Iran's major highways of the time, including notable routes like the Trans-Iranian Highway, the Karaj-Qazvin Freeway, and the Tehran-Tabriz Freeway. These arteries of travel connected different parts of the country and facilitated commerce and transportation.

Travelers would find a table of distances between major cities in Iran, a valuable reference for trip planning. This information helped individuals estimate travel times and plan their journeys efficiently.

The map categorizes roads based on their surfaces, differentiating between paved, gravel, and dirt roads. This distinction was vital for travelers, as road conditions could significantly affect travel experiences. It provided practical guidance for choosing suitable routes.

Illustrations of Iran's iconic landmarks adorn the map, featuring landmarks like the Azadi Tower, the Imam Mosque, and the Naqsh-e Jahan Square. These visual cues not only added to the map's aesthetic appeal but also helped travelers identify key points of interest along their routes.

Abbas Shab, a renowned Iranian cartographer, was celebrated for his precision and attention to detail in mapmaking. His 1960 road map of Iran is a testament to his expertise and commitment to producing accurate and informative maps. This map serves as a valuable historical resource, offering insights into Iran's transportation infrastructure and geography during that period.

Whether for historical research, travel planning, or an appreciation of cartography, Abbas Shab's 1960 road map of Iran remains a significant resource. It not only provides a window into Iran's road network history but also stands as a testament to the craftsmanship of a skilled cartographer.

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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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