Now Available as just the map (Plain version) OR the map with its' story and background information ("with side story" version). Carta marina et descriptio septentrionalium terrarum (Latin for Marine map and description of the Northern lands; commonly abbreviated Carta marina) is the first map of the Nordic countries to give details and place names. The map was initially published in 1539, created by Swedish ecclesiastic Olaus Magnus, who arrived on a diplomatic visit for the Swedish government and stayed on. The map is centered on Scandia, which is shown in the largest size text on the map and placed on the middle of Sweden. The map covers the Nordic lands of "Svecia" (Svealand), "Gothia" (Götaland), "Norvegia" (Norway), Dania (Denmark), Islandia (Iceland), Finlandia (Finland), and Livonia (Estonia and Latvia). The map is framed with longitudes and latitudes running from 55° to the Arctic Circle. The map was in production for 12 years, the first copies were printed in 1539 in Venice.
Each of our orders are printed individually on demand to ensure quality. Other listings will print your poster on cheap thin bond paper stock that will quickly fade. All our posters are printed on a thick, beautiful, professional matte lithography paper stock.
Our studio also produces prints for artists, and this is the same stock that we use for them. We feel this paper just produces a superior image for all our clients. Once set under glass and in a frame, it looks even better.
This poster may have been digitally cleaned to remove perceived imperfections such as tape marks, creases, and paper tears that may have been part of the original scanned or photographed image.
All prints are standard sizes and will fit in a standard sized frame. Prints are sent well protected in heavy tubing for shipping. If for any reason, your poster is damaged in shipping, please contact us here with photos of the damage and we would be happy to replace your poster with shipping, for free. We like our customers happy.
-------
