Bring Classic Academic Sophistication and Timeless History into Your Space!
Are you searching for an elegant, cohesive gallery arrangement to elevate your home office, study, library, or living room wall? This matching 3-piece lot of vintage framed historical map reproductions is exactly what you need. Beautifully curated to showcase landmark moments in cartography, astronomy, and exploration, this collection features three distinct masterworks from the 17th century, providing an instant wave of scholarly charm and antique styling to any traditional or transitional decor layout.
Each individual piece focuses on a unique geographical or celestial theme, cleanly accented by a matching professional gallery presentation:
- The Celestial Sphere: An intricate 1660 Armily Sphere celestial chart by Andreas Cellarius, reproduced from the original in the Rand McNally & Company collection. It displays a spectacular, highly detailed alignment of the constellations and zodiac symbols framed by classical cherubs and muses.
- The Ribbon Road Map: A striking 1675 strip-style road map from London to Oxford by John Ogilby, reproduced from the original in the Rand McNally & Company collection. It features an eye-catching, multi-colored scrollwork layout tracking historical British thoroughfares.
- The New World: A legendary 1612 Map of Virginia by Captain John Smith, reproduced from the original archival treasure preserved in the Princeton University Library. It showcases early colonial coastlines, indigenous illustrations, historic ships, and an ornate royal coat of arms.
Product Details
- Set Quantity: 3 Coordinated Framed Art Prints (Sold as a matching set)
- Themes Included: Andreas Cellarius (1660) Celestial, John Ogilby (1675) London Road Map, Captain John Smith (1612) Virginia Map
- Frame Style: Minimalist Matte Black Wood/MDF Molding with a Classic Inner Gold Bezel Foil Accent
- Mounting Hardware: Pre-installed heavy-duty rear hanging wire on all pieces (Ready to hang)
- Outer Frame Length: Approximately 14.5 inches
- Outer Frame Width: Approximately 11.5 inches
- Frame Profile Depth: Approximately 0.75 inches
Item Condition
This framed print lot is in excellent vintage pre-owned condition. The glass front protective panels are entirely clear, clean, and completely free of any chips, cracks, structural fractures, or clouding. The internal paper art prints are exceptionally well-preserved under glass, retaining sharp lines, legible archival typography, and rich, unfaded ink pigment values with no liquid staining or sun fading. The matching black frames are structurally tight at all four mitered corners. The exterior molding shows minor, routine vintage shelf scuffs and superficial edge marks from careful display over the years, giving them a lovely, authentic character. The backing boards are fully intact and secure with their hardware lines ready to mount.
Whether you are completing a handsome library wall layout or looking for a premium, highly intellectual housewarming gift for a history buff or cartography enthusiast, this vintage trio delivers immediate decorative weight and timeless global appeal.
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