1671 Mersius Africa

         This beautiful reproduction of the original antique hand colored copperplate engraving of “Africae Accurata Tabula,” originally published by Jacob van Meurs (Meursius) in 1671. This detailed engraving  is embellished with an elaborate title cartouche in the traditional Dutch allegorical style. Interestingly, this map was undertaken in conjunction with the London publisher John Ogilby, and was included in their first volume Africa. It shows the continent in great detail and includes a vast amount of information along the coasts as well as new information of the interior.

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What is a Mirrored Print & Gallery Wrap?

Canvas for Gallery Wrap

Take a good look at your print. The edges are mirrored, so that, the complete image is shown on the face of the frame once it is wrapped. In other words, You don’t lose any of the artwork. Our 2½” mirrored borders, allow your finished product to have a variety of thickness up to 2” deep. Therefore, make sure you choose an experienced framer who can make the frame to the exact specs of your custom print.

Hand-made Rattan Frames

Though the design has changed over the years, we commission these Rattan frames through a small family owned company in The Philippines. Your frame is the result of trial and error of the last 20 years! Rattan is a vine-like Palm that requires forest cover in order to thrive. Rattan grows throughout the jungle for over a quarter of a mile. Its trunk can span a diameter of over two inches down to the thickness of a human hair. The harvester’s collection process is performed by hand by a simple machete. Ultimately, the rattan vine cannot survive without the forest. Rattan quickly regenerates. As a result, this method of harvesting protects the destruction of the forest.

1671 Mersius Africa

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