How do I hang a framed map?

Hang these pieces away from direct sunlight to protect the paper and watercolour pigments from fading over time. Use picture wire and appropriate wall fixings suited to the weight of the wood frame and glass. Ensure the wall is stable and the fixing securely anchored, as framed maps can be heavy. Position them at eye level to allow easy reading of the engraved place names and cartographic details.

What periods do these maps cover?

The maps span the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, with a strong concentration in the Georgian era. Dates on the plates range from the early seventeen-hundreds through to the eighteen-thirties. Style and typography often shift from ornate eighteenth-century cartouches to cleaner nineteenth-century administrative layouts. Each piece reflects the surveying standards and geographical knowledge of its specific publication date.

Are these maps original prints?

The selections consist of period-engraved prints pulled from copper plates rather than modern reproductions. They represent historical documents produced by known cartographers and publishers of their day. Paper stock, plate marks, and ink characteristics align with eighteenth and nineteenth-century printing practices. Many include period handwriting or contemporary hand-applied watercolour washes.

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A georgian engraved map print brings home the cartography of the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, offering a framed piece of historical geography.