Historic Map - Africa - Johnson 1860 - 23 x 37.18 - Vintage Wall Art

Historic Map - Africa - Johnson 1860 - 23 x 37.18 - Vintage Wall Art

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Product Number: ITAF0016-2

Map Print Size: 23.00 x 37.18

Metric Map Print Size: 58.42 X 94.43

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  • Description
    Old Africa Map - Johnson 1860 - This is an exquisite full-color Reproduction printed on high-quality gloss paper, art paper or canvas.

    Print Size: 23.00 x 37.18 inches
    58.42 X 94.43cm

    The following towns are featured: example of A. J. Johnson and Ross C. Browning's 1860 map of Africa. It includes all of Africa as well as adjacent parts of europe and Asia. The map is color coded by region. This map was drawn during the great age of African exploration in the mid-19th century. It is one of the earliest American maps to show Lake Victoria (alternately identified as Lake Nyanza or Ukerewe Sea), though in an embryonic state, as the source of the White Nile. The map delineates the exploratory route of Dr. Livingstone along the Zambezi River. Further notations identify other expeditions into the region by Mahamet Ali, Denham & Clapperton, Barth, Lander, and others. It includes many interesting comments and notes such as in 1841 W. Arnaud & Sabatier ascended White River 500 leagues above Khartoum to passing the parallel of the supposed Mts. of the Moon without seeing anything but Marshes and Low Land. Surrounding watery areas show the routes taken by numero

    SKU: ITAF0016

    Original Maps are often difficult to find and usually have fold lines, identifying stamps or markings, tears, ragged edges, and assorted other natural signs of age that detract from their beauty. All of our maps have been professionally restored to depict their original beauty, while keeping all historical data intact.

    These maps are fabulous pieces of history full of information useful to Historians, Genealogists, Cartographers, Relic Hunters, & Others. They make fascinating conversation pieces and splendid works of art for the home or office.
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    • OWN A PIECE OF YOUR HOME COUNTRY - Looking for something that reminds you of the country you or your ancestors originate from? Well now you can own a piece of your heritage with a beautiful map of your home country. Maps of the Past has maps for every need!
    • INTERNATIONAL MAPS PROVIDE IMPORTANT INFORMATION - International maps not only show you how the different countries, cities, counties, and territories are divided and where the borders can be found, but it also highlights rivers, mountains, and other natural elements of the land. International maps can also show you natural resources and exports of a country.
    • ONLY ACCEPT THE BEST PRINT QUALITY FOR YOUR REPRODUCTIONS - There are many printers and print types available on the market, when purchasing a reproduction there is no finer quality reproduction than a reproduction using the Giclee Printing method. Giclee describes the technique or style of printing used, and it is revered as the highest quality printing because of the way it precisely sprays ink onto a surface. Trust nothing less than the best!
    • GUARNANTEED TO GET EXACTLY WHAT YOU ORDERED - This map comes exactly to the specification of 23.00 x 37.18 inches/58.42 X 94.43 cm. All of our maps come rolled, wrapped, and shipped in a heavy gauge mailing tube to ensure it arrives intact.
    • WHY CHOOSE MAPS OF THE PAST? - Maps of the Past is one of the single largest producers of different types of maps. They legally own the rights to the maps they sell, and provide them to you in clean, clear, and vibrant print. If you are looking for a high quality map print, then look no further than Maps of the Past!
  • Print Quality Details

    Giclée Printing Process
    “A giclée (zhee-clay) reproduction is the closest duplication of an original artwork that is humanly or technically achievable. We have used the giclee printing process on both the Ultrasmooth Fine Art Paper and the Cotton Canvas options to create truly magnificent map prints, the quality of which is recognized by museums and galleries around the world. Read more about     Giclee Prints here.

    Glossy Satin Photo Quality
    This is a very high quality, photo-grade, 7 mil thick paper. It is considered a "matte" finish, however it does have a slight sheen to it. It is a very nice paper and produces extremely attractive maps.

    Matte Art Paper
    This archival fine-art media has the look and feel of old-world handmade paper and is great for producing sharp, accurate reproductions. The Giclee process, combined with a 12 mil thick paper, creates magnificent historical maps guaranteed not to fade, yellow, or crack for more than 100 years. The quality of these matte-finish maps is recognized by museums and galleries around the world.

    Matte Canvas
    Ideal for framing, the poly/cotton blend archival-grade canvas will satisfy even the most discriminating taste. This canvas has a medium gloss finish, and after printing via the Giclee process, your historical maps are guaranteed not to fade, yellow, or crack for more than 100 years. The result is truly magnificent and ideal for those seeking the look and feel of an actual painting.

Old Africa Map - Johnson 1860 - This is an exquisite full-color Reproduction printed on high-quality gloss paper, art paper or canvas.

Print Size: 23.00 x 37.18 inches
58.42 X 94.43cm

The following towns are featured: example of A. J. Johnson and Ross C. Browning's 1860 map of Africa. It includes all of Africa as well as adjacent parts of europe and Asia. The map is color coded by region. This map was drawn during the great age of African exploration in the mid-19th century. It is one of the earliest American maps to show Lake Victoria (alternately identified as Lake Nyanza or Ukerewe Sea), though in an embryonic state, as the source of the White Nile. The map delineates the exploratory route of Dr. Livingstone along the Zambezi River. Further notations identify other expeditions into the region by Mahamet Ali, Denham & Clapperton, Barth, Lander, and others. It includes many interesting comments and notes such as in 1841 W. Arnaud & Sabatier ascended White River 500 leagues above Khartoum to passing the parallel of the supposed Mts. of the Moon without seeing anything but Marshes and Low Land. Surrounding watery areas show the routes taken by numero

SKU: ITAF0016

Original Maps are often difficult to find and usually have fold lines, identifying stamps or markings, tears, ragged edges, and assorted other natural signs of age that detract from their beauty. All of our maps have been professionally restored to depict their original beauty, while keeping all historical data intact.

These maps are fabulous pieces of history full of information useful to Historians, Genealogists, Cartographers, Relic Hunters, & Others. They make fascinating conversation pieces and splendid works of art for the home or office.
  • OWN A PIECE OF YOUR HOME COUNTRY - Looking for something that reminds you of the country you or your ancestors originate from? Well now you can own a piece of your heritage with a beautiful map of your home country. Maps of the Past has maps for every need!
  • INTERNATIONAL MAPS PROVIDE IMPORTANT INFORMATION - International maps not only show you how the different countries, cities, counties, and territories are divided and where the borders can be found, but it also highlights rivers, mountains, and other natural elements of the land. International maps can also show you natural resources and exports of a country.
  • ONLY ACCEPT THE BEST PRINT QUALITY FOR YOUR REPRODUCTIONS - There are many printers and print types available on the market, when purchasing a reproduction there is no finer quality reproduction than a reproduction using the Giclee Printing method. Giclee describes the technique or style of printing used, and it is revered as the highest quality printing because of the way it precisely sprays ink onto a surface. Trust nothing less than the best!
  • GUARNANTEED TO GET EXACTLY WHAT YOU ORDERED - This map comes exactly to the specification of 23.00 x 37.18 inches/58.42 X 94.43 cm. All of our maps come rolled, wrapped, and shipped in a heavy gauge mailing tube to ensure it arrives intact.
  • WHY CHOOSE MAPS OF THE PAST? - Maps of the Past is one of the single largest producers of different types of maps. They legally own the rights to the maps they sell, and provide them to you in clean, clear, and vibrant print. If you are looking for a high quality map print, then look no further than Maps of the Past!

Giclée Printing Process
“A giclée (zhee-clay) reproduction is the closest duplication of an original artwork that is humanly or technically achievable. We have used the giclee printing process on both the Ultrasmooth Fine Art Paper and the Cotton Canvas options to create truly magnificent map prints, the quality of which is recognized by museums and galleries around the world. Read more about Giclee Prints here.

Glossy Satin Photo Quality
This is a very high quality, photo-grade, 7 mil thick paper. It is considered a "matte" finish, however it does have a slight sheen to it. It is a very nice paper and produces extremely attractive maps.

Matte Art Paper
This archival fine-art media has the look and feel of old-world handmade paper and is great for producing sharp, accurate reproductions. The Giclee process, combined with a 12 mil thick paper, creates magnificent historical maps guaranteed not to fade, yellow, or crack for more than 100 years. The quality of these matte-finish maps is recognized by museums and galleries around the world.

Matte Canvas
Ideal for framing, the poly/cotton blend archival-grade canvas will satisfy even the most discriminating taste. This canvas has a medium gloss finish, and after printing via the Giclee process, your historical maps are guaranteed not to fade, yellow, or crack for more than 100 years. The result is truly magnificent and ideal for those seeking the look and feel of an actual painting.