About Our Maps

The maps in our collection cover the 15th through early 20th centuries, and many represent some of the finest examples mapmaking in the history of cartography. While many of the maps are stunning works of art in their own right, they are also windows onto history, showing paths of exploration, scientific discovery, developing and changing societies, and more.

Borders

The print sizes listed on the page for each product are the exact size of the printed area. These sizes do not include borders.

For prints up to 23" in the largest dimension we add an additional 1/2" blank border to all sides. The final paper size of your print will be 1" larger in height and width than the sizes listed on the page for each product.

For prints over 23" in the largest dimension we add an additional 1" blank border to all sides. The final paper size of your print will be 2" larger in height and width than the sizes listed on the page for each product.

For all prints on Canvas, we add an additional 2" blank border to all sides. The final paper size of your print will be 4" larger in height and width than the sizes listed on the page for each product.

Paper Options

We print only on high quality, 100% acid-free fine art paper. The following chart describes the papers we offer and their properties.

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Smooth Fine Art

Smooth Fine Art is a 100% cotton, natural white paper with a luxurious, smooth surface. The 100% cotton content ensures that this paper has the highest archival properties.

Thickness: 15.5 mil
Weight: 190 gsm

Textured Fine Art

Textured Fine Art is a 100% cotton, mould-made paper produced in Germany by the Hahnemühle paper company (originally founded in 1584). This paper has a fine, toothy texture providing a very beautiful and distinctive presentation. The 100% cotton content ensures that this paper has the highest archival properties.

Thickness: 24 mil
Weight: 310 gsm

Canvas

Canvas is a 100% cotton, double-weave canvas with a matte surface, and is identical in look and feel to a traditional artist's canvas. The material is very flexible and can be stretched like traditional canvases. The 100% cotton content ensures that this paper has the highest archival properties.

Thickness: 20 mil
Weight: 422 gsm

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Key:
Thickness: 1 mil = 1/1000th of an inch
Weight: gsm = grams per square meter