South America 1911
017-151
$ 39.00
The map: Antique map of South America with color-tinted countries, detailed cities, rivers and coastal towns. Mountain ranges are show by engraved hachures. This original print is over 100 years old and was originally engraved by The Geographical Publishing Company cartographers.
Page Size: 10 5/8 (w) by 14 5/8 (h) inches
Map Size: 10 (w) by 14 (h) inches
Mat Size: 16 by 20 inches
Optional mat with backing board: Crescent Select 100% virgin alpha-cellulose, conservation-grade board stock, 4 ply thickness (.050"-.060"). Mat and backing board are neutral, off-white in color with a white core, 100% acid- and lignin-free to protect the map print. Each mat opening is a custom cut with a 45° beveled edge for optimal presentation.
Fits any standard 16 by 20 inches picture frame. See Mats and Frames for more information.
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Snapshot in time: William Taft was president of the United States; King George V was crowned king of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, Canada, Australia, South Africa and New Zealand; the Mona Lisa painting was stolen from the Louvre in Paris - recovered in 1913
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Page Size: 10 1/8 (w) by 13 3/4 (h) inches
Map Size: 9 3/8 (w) by 13 1/4 (h) inches
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