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 | 1892 Printed Color, Wax-Engraved Map of the Islands of the Pacific
by George Cram
18" x 16" matted |
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In the 1890s, the United States was beginning to behave like a world power. The country was linked by railroads from coast to coast and north to south. Idaho, Wyoming and Utah became states. The Indian Territory was quickly being opened up to non-Indian settlement. By the end of the decade, the U.S. was recognized as a power to be respected when the Spanish-American War ended with the U.S. taking control of Cuba, Puerto Rico, and the Philippine Islands. Elsewhere in the world, the European powers were battling each other and the native inhabitants for control over most of Africa and much of Asia. Also in Asia, war between Japan and China breaks out. It is ended with China recognizing the independence of Korea and Japan ceding territories back to China.
Almost every major Pacific Island group is shown on the 19th century map. The Hawaiian, Galapagos, and Fiji Islands are shown along with many others. There are also individual views of Tahiti, Tonga, and Pitcairn Island.
This more than 110 year old work was made using the wax-engraving map printing process pioneered by cross town (Chicago) rival Rand McNally. This process created high-quality, low-cost maps and and forced many competitors of Cram and Rand McNally out-of-business (Cram now operates out of Indianapolis).
If you are looking for an unusual piece of art, to decorate a home or office, these truly "limited-edition" prints are perfect. Antique engravings, & prints are extraordinary examples of the 19th Century printing and engraving arts. As conversation pieces they are unequaled. A beautiful old print or engraving is an actual snapshot of our history. Any of these, increasingly rare, works of art are also some of the most thoughtful (and personal) gifts you can give. Unlike so many other gifts, antique prints allow you to present someone a piece of the past.
Please choose from the options below (for more information on custom inscriptions, click "Inscriptions" link at left)
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All sizes shown are approximate. Matted maps or prints are smaller than the "matted" dimensions shown by about 6".
All of our authentic, more than 100-year old, maps and prints come double matted within museum quality, archival rag mat boards at NO ADDITIONAL CHARGE.
Due to the INCREDIBLY high shipping prices charged for OVERSIZE shipping, shipping charges may be higher than quoted for items that measure more than a total of 70" (matted height + width). For example a matted piece measuring 32" x 40" would be considered OVERSIZE (72"). For complete delivery information, see Information page.
All our authentic antiques are one-of-a-kind items. Since they are actual old works of art expect small imperfections. In some cases we may have more than one of a particular map or print. Since each is unique they may vary slightly from the item shown (when we have more than one if a particular item, the colors may be different than those shown). Each antique map or print has been dry cleaned by hand and are conservation mounted and protected in attractive rag mats. Every work in our gallery carries a lifetime guarantee of authenticity (authentic antiques only) and a 30-day satisfaction guarantee (see Information page for details). Again, the sizes stated are approximate.
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