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ASIA 1851

Name: ASIA 1851
SKU: 32
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Old Map reprint of Asia

* Linen Backed by Hand.

* Folding Map. Fitted into a marbled slipcase.

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SKU: N/A Category: Continents & World Tags: &, 1851, asia, continents, folding map, handmade, linen backed, world

Description

✶✶✶ Unique Old Map Reproduction ✶✶✶

A decorative and finely executed mid-19th-century map of ASIA, drawn and engraved by John Rapkin (vignettes by J. Marchant and J. B. Allen) and published in John Tallis & co.’s The Illustrated Atlas (London & New York, c.1851). The Asia map was typical of the many fine ones which appeared in this work, with its ornamental border and attractive vignettes. Illustrated are views of the architectural city of Petra, Tartars on horseback, Russian peasants, walruses, and various ‘sun-birds of India and the Phillippine Isles’.

CARTOGRAPHER: JOHN TALLIS

YEAR: 1851

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Weight	N/A
Size	52×41 cm, 78×61 cm

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UK Delivery:

● Shipping method: Royal Mail 2nd Class Standard

● Shipment cost: Free

Estimated delivery time: 3-5 business days

Worldwide Delivery:

● Shipping method: Royal Mail International Tracked & Signed

● Shipping cost: Calculated at checkout according to weight, size and Zones. (View Table)

● Estimated delivery time: 8-14 business days

Delivery delays can occasionally occur.

	Europe	Zone 1	Zone 2	Zone 3
Small Map Size	£9.90	£11.20	£12.25	£11.35
Large Map Size	£14.20	£20.35	£22.10	£23.75
Illustrations (tube)	£12.65	£16.45	£17.60	£18.35

World Zone 1: Covers all countries, not defined as being in Europe or World Zone 2. (World Zone 1 generally covers countries in North America, South America, the Middle East, the Far East and South East Asia).

World Zone 2: Australia, Belau(Palau), China (including Tibet), East Timor, Fiji, French Southern and Antarctic Territories, French Polynesia, Guam, Japan, Kiribati, Korea, Marshall Islands, Micronesia, Mongolia, Nauru Islands, New Caledonia, New Zealand, Norfolk Island, North Marina Island, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Pitcairn Island, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Singapore, Taiwan, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu, Wake Island, Wallis and Futuna Islands, Western Samoa.

World Zone 3: USA

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Product Information

Our unique product have been meticulously crafted, with great care and attention to detail.

✶ All Maps and illustrations are linen-backed by hand.

✶ Printed on Archival Matte Paper.

✶ Quality Epson pigment inks used. Fade resistant.

✶ Maps are folded and fitted into a hand wrapped marbled slipcase.

✶ Illustrations are rolled and posted in a sturdy cardboard tube.

✶ Dimensions are approximately. Select size from the menu.

✶ Colours may vary due to monitor resolution.

Linen backing provided several benefits to cartographers and map enthusiasts:

✶ Preservation: The technique helps protect paper maps from further deterioration by providing a stronger and more stable support.

✶ Sturdiness: Linen backing make maps more durable, preventing tearing and creasing during handling and storage.

✶ Display: Backed maps are easier to frame and display due to their enhanced stability and ability to lie flat.

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Alice

Rated 5 out of 5

15/03/2025

Map is beautiful, of very high quality

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