1859 Vintage Map of The World

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A fine example of Felix Delamarche's 1859 case map of the World.

Drawn on a monumental scale, this incredible map covers the known world, from the Arctic Icecap to the just-discovered Terres Australes (Antarctica). The map purports to be based on nautical charts and the most recent marine documents available. Cartographically it reflects some of the most recent discoveries, particularly in the Arctic and Antarctic - for which the 19th-century world had a particular fascination.

In addition to the standard cartographic elements, Delamarche has added a host of additional information including cultural notes on the peoples and places depicted and no less than seventeen illustrative vignettes. Some of these include prospectors panning gold in California, a large illustration of arctic explorers besieged by angry polar bears, the Great Wall of China, the Falls of Niagara, a Micronesian House, and the Amazon Rain Forest, among others.

Tabular data at the base of the map showcases the distances of the world's capitals from Paris, the lengths of the world's great rivers, the heights of mountains, and a timetable of discovery. Engraved by Felix Delamarche of 45 Rue St. Andre des Arts, Paris for B. Renault and Company, 46 Rue D'Ulm, Pairs.

As a whole, this map is an exemplar of a mapping style developed in France during the mid-19th century. Though not properly recognized, this style is marked by a number of cartographic conventions. European, particularly French, map publishers of the period started to take advantage of the sophisticated lithographic techniques being developed at the time. Able to economically print highly detailed maps on a massive scale, French cartographers began illustrating their maps with numerous decorative views and other engravings. Though the inclusion of pictorial elements in maps was nothing new, the style is distinguished from earlier cartographic graphics by its intent. In the 18th century graphic elements tended to be either purely decorative or allegorical. By the early 19th century, through the influence of the comparatively minimalist English cartographic traditions of Cary, Pinkerton, and Thomson, graphic illustrations had all but vanished from maps. With the birth of the arm chair explorer in the mid-19th century, illustrative images once again began working their way into maps. These new illustrations, however, were pictorial and intended to illustrate natural wonders, foreign cultures, and exotic animals.

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Print & Frame Information:

All framed & canvas options arrive ready to hang.

Unframed Print Information

If you choose the "Unframed Print" option, you will receive an unframed paper print of your map. The paper we use to print on is 250 GSM museum-quality, thick, durable, matte paper (non-reflective & non-glossy). The inks we use are high-quality and UV protected and they will last a lifetime. This option is commonly chosen by those who wish to frame the map themselves.

Stretched Canvas Information

If you choose the "Stretched Canvas" option, your order printed of high-quality canvas material, gallery-wrapped and stretched around a wooden frame.

  • We use premium-grade, 360gsm canvas material.
  • Gallery-wrapped on a 3cm deep wooden frame.
  • Stretched Canvas orders arrive ready to hang.

Optional Floating Frame:

There is an option to have your "Stretched Canvas" framed. This is commonly called a "Floating Canvas" style. We have 3 frame colours that are available: Black, White or Dark Oak. Please note: Light Oak is not available as a colour option for the "Floating Frame" option, as it is a "Framed Print" colour option only.

Framed Print Information

If you choose the "Framed Print" option, we will print your order to the same specifications described in the "Unframed Print" section.

After printing, your order will be professionally framed. Our frames are made from FSC-approved wood, they are flat-edged and come with a museum-grade glass window. B1 & A0 sized frames come with an acrylic window. This is to prevent breakage while in transit.

We have 3 frame colours that are available: Black, White or Light Oak. Please note: Dark Oak is not available as a colour option for the "Framed Print" option, as it is a "Canvas Floating Frame" colour option only.

"Without Mat Board" means that the map will fill the frame window, edge-to-edge.

"With Mat Board" means that there will be a high-quality, white mat board inserted into the frame. The mat board gives the design a white boarder along the inside edge of the frame. The design will fill only the window inside the mat board.

Please note: Due to differences in screen settings and brightness levels, the colors of the printed maps might slightly differ from what you see on our website.

Shipping & Return Information:

Free Shipping Information:

Vintage Maps offers free delivery as standard within Australia.

Your order will be dispatched within 3 working days of receiving payment (Monday-Friday, excluding Victorian Public Holidays) and you should expect to receive it 1 - 5 days after dispatch, depending on your distance from Melbourne.

We send exclusively with known & reputable couriers such as Australia Post and Aramex. You'll receive a tracking number so that you can follow your delivery at every step.

In the very unlikely event that your item is lost or damaged during transit to you, then WE are responsible and will either issue a full refund or replacement. If you have not received your item within 10 working days of ordering, please be in touch and we will investigate further.

Free 'No-Fuss' Returns Information:

If for any reason you would like to return the artwork that you have purchased, you may do so within 14 days of receiving your order. This includes change of mind.

If you'd like to return an order, please email us at support@vintagemaps.com.au and we will send you a free return shipping label.

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Customer Reviews:

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Vintage Map

Awesome vintage map, beautifully framed. Arrived well protected and very fast. Great gift for my sons first home of the area

Unique gift idea

This map was perfect for a housewarming gift. The paper and print quality is great and the map itself shows how where we live looked 100 years ago. I will keep Vintage Maps in mind for gifts in future.

Harcourt Vintage Map

Recently moving to Harcourt and being interested in the history of the area, it seemed fitting to purchase a vintage map of the area which is displayed on our kitchen wall for us to study easily, identifying the block of land we bought. Nicely framed too.

1937 Tourist Map of Blue Mountains and Burragorang Valley

5 stars

Perfect, arrived on Christmas eve just in time.

Lovely Maps

Great quality and made a great surprise Xmas present

Unique gift for housewarming

Purchased as a special personal gift and it really hit the mark.
Very appreciated by the history buffs in the room and a great momento of the original sub~ division of the area. Prompt delivery , easy to use website and ordering. Would use again if looking for that type of gift.

Arrived Christmas Eve Perfect timing :)

Love this map and the ads around it! I got the A3 size and wish I’d ordered A2, because the small print is so small I need a magnifying glass to read it. Actual background is significantly yellower than pictured but I’m ok with that.
Popped it in a Kmart $16 frame with a white border mat and it looks fabulous.

Perfect print framing great quality very happy

Great quality framing & print very happy A1 service Thank you

gave it my son and he loved it

Exactly as described and super fast shipping. Very happy.

Love this beautiful map! Looks beautiful framed in black. Just wish I purchased in a larger size.

Delivered quickly, was exactly what it looked like online, if not better. The perfect present.