Tombleson's Panoramic Map of the
THAMES and MEDWAY
Iconic vertical format map of river Thames by William Tombleson, published by J. Reynolds, 174 Strand, London, in 1850.
We have also a new version of this map with nine additional restored engraved Victorian views of the river Thames and famous landmarks, added to the restored original map as insets. Please check our other listings for "Tombleson's Thames map 9 inset views".
Printed area (image as on the main picture) measures:
Extra Large poster (or Canvas) 70.9x20.2 inch / 180x51.4 cm (this size print would have white border approx. 2inch/5cm all around, for a buyer to trim)
Large poster (or Canvas) 48x13.7 inch / 122x34.8 cm (approx. same sheet size) - This size is near original
Medium poster (or Canvas) 39.4x11.2 inch / 100x28.5 cm (approx. same sheet size) - Please note smaller text may not be readable on this size print
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Tombleson's Panoramic Map of the Thames and Medway was a steel engraved black&white print and published originally as a folded accompaniment to a book "Tombleson's Thames" by William Gray Fearnside, in 1834, in London. The map extends from river Thames source in Gloucestershire to the sea and shows in great detail the towns, countryside, landmarks, railways, bridges and roads. Due to its popularity, a lithographed coloured version of the map was issued separately by James Reynolds, 174 Strand, London, first in 1850 and many times subsequently, later with revised details. To this day, Tombleson's Thames & Medway remains one of the finest maps of river Thames.
William Tombleson (1795 - 1846) was an English artist, illustrator, engraver, writer and printmaker, based in London. In the 1830s, his topographical drawings of the rivers Thames and Medway in England, and the upper and middle River Rhine in Germany, were published as engraved prints and books.
This poster is a high quality "giclee" reproduction of a restored antique original, custom-printed on Standard Single-weight Matt Coated art paper 140gsm or Heavyweight Matt Coated art paper 230gsm (more of a thin card density), or superb Epson Matt Canvas 320gsm, according to your choice. We use the latest UltraChromeHDX pigment inks which guarantee 60 years of colour permanence (up to 200 years fade-proof for colour prints). This poster is suitable for mounting and framing, as well as direct display on a wall.
IMPORTANT: If you are going to frame this print we recommend art paper 230gsm or canvas 320gsm. The 140gsm art paper option makes sense if you wish to DIY-frame or to tack the poster to a wall without framing, due to it being lighter and more flexible. All three options are giclee prints of the same high quality.
POSTER PRINT QUALITY
Please note that our reproduction posters are made to order and every print is checked before posting. The images we use in most cases are scans of antique originals, professionally restored in order to remove the most evident stains, folds, tears and other damage. We strive to balance the restoration and saving the overall integrity and antique appearance of the original. Our restored images are unique and these prints can be purchased only from VictorianMaps.
There will be no watermark on your image but there might be a white border depending on aspect ratio of the original. Please note that when a large antique original is reduced to a smaller size print some text may not be readable. Please check our measurements: every poster has its own aspect ratio same as original and printed exactly as pictured.
SAFE SHIPPING
Prints up to A4 are placed in transparent sleeve and posted in cardboard-backed envelope, unless posted together with a larger poster. All posters larger then A4 are rolled in transparent plastic and acid-free tissue paper and placed in heavy-duty postal tube for dispatch / delivery. We do not ship posters folded.
It will be shipped by Royal Mail or other service with tracking and/or delivery confirmation. The P&P includes postage and packaging, and the excess (i.e. for A4 prints) will always be refunded. International buyers: please check the postage costs and allow extra time for overseas delivery; please be aware that the purchase price doesn't include any possible custom charges.
COMBINED SHIPPING
Shipping for multiple purchases will be combined wherever possible. In multiple item purchase, each additional item postage is charged at £1.00.
If you intend to purchase two or more items: please first put all our items in Ebay basket / cart, and you will then see a total with combined postage before checkout. For smaller prints sent in an envelope or in a shorter postal tube, postage may end up cheaper and excess will always be refunded.
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