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1912 South Polar Map by Justus Perthes
R590
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The 1912 Süd-Polar-Karte (South Polar Map) by Justus Perthes of Gotha is a landmark map of Antarctica from the Heroic Age. Issued at the moment of Amundsen and Scott’s polar quests, it combines coastal outlines from decades of expeditions with the bold new inland routes of Shackleton and Scott. With its mixture of detail and blank spaces, it embodies both the triumphs and uncertainties of Antarctic exploration on the eve of the continent’s modern era of scientific discovery.
This map is a reproduction of a historical map that is now in the public domain. It has been selected for its aesthetic appeal and historical interest and carefully restored and reproduced to preserve its original detail and character. There may be marks and fold lines visible which add to the authentic look. The map is printed on 230gsm heavyweight coated paper with a matte finish. Most old maps were printed on uncoated rag or wood pulp papers and therefore a matte finish best represents the original map.
Size Guide
This map is available in the size/s as indicated above.
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Paper & Printing
Default paper - Our default paper for the old maps is high quality 230gsm heavyweight coated paper with a matte finish. A matte finish best represents the original map and the excellent colour and resolution is perfect for framing.
Printing - We use pigment-based inkjet printing technology to achieve gallery-quality results. Unlike standard dyes, pigment inks offer exceptional colour accuracy, crisp detail, and archival longevity, so your artwork retains its vibrance over time.
Shipping + Returns
- Turnaround time is important to you (and to us). Each product is printed on demand so that you receive a brand new print instead of one that has been sitting on a shelf. This leads to production times that will vary, but orders will typically be shipped out within 2-6 business days with longer wait times occurring during the busy holiday periods.
- All of our maps are carefully packaged & delivered in a firm cardboard tube.
- We currently deliver nationwide in South Africa only and use The Courier Guy.
- We offer 30-day returns on all
products. Read more about our return policy here.