Old map The Poles — Arctic & Antarctic | Routes of the greats

Authentic old map of the two poles, printed in France — a period piece of rare uniqueness and beauty. It brings together the North Pole and the South Pole on a single document, offering a striking view of these corners of the world during the heroic age of polar exploration. The North Pole reveals the Arctic Ocean, Greenland, and Soviet and Canadian territories. Antarctica is depicted with the labelled routes of the greatest explorers — Amundsen, Scott, Byrd, Dumont d'Urville — a striking tribute to the golden age of exploration. The trilingual legends — French, English, and Spanish — and the richness of historical annotations make it a document as valuable for collectors as it is spectacular to frame. Condition: Superb state of preservation — the delicate hues of the ice and oceans remain strikingly fresh. Delivery: The map will be carefully protected and packaged with the utmost care to ensure it arrives in perfect condition. Available for free collection in Paris and Lyon.