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Large 1958 Official Cartographic Map of the Moon's Surface. Printed by Rand McNally. Linen- backed to preserve, protect, and make …
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Large 1958 Official Cartographic Map of the Moon's Surface. Printed by Rand McNally. Linen- backed to preserve, protect, and make it easy to frame.
Dimensions: Overall: 44.5" wide x 39.25" high
Original Print: 42" wide x 37.25" high
"Rand McNally Official Map of the Moon," created by Rand McNally & Company in 1958. The map measures 71 cm in width and 63 cm in height. It is a color map with a scale of 1:2,300,000, serving as a detailed representation of the lunar surface.
Composition and Medium:
This map is a separate, large-scale celestial map depicting the Moon's surface. It is printed in color, which helps distinguish various features and terrains. The map is detailed, providing a comprehensive view of the lunar topography as understood in the late 1950s.
Style and Subject Matter:
The style is scientific and cartographic, focusing on accuracy and detail. The map features various landmarks, including craters, mountains, and plains. Key areas like "Mare Imbrium," "Mare Tranquillitatis," and other location features are prominently labeled. The map uses a combination of shading and color to depict elevation and surface variations.
Notable Features and Inscriptions:
- Landmarks: The map includes prominent lunar features such as the Sea of Tranquility ("Mare Tranquillitatis"), Sea of Serenity ("Mare Serenitatis"), and various craters named after famous astronomers and scientists.
- Inscriptions: Text on the map includes detailed labeling of lunar features, longitude and latitude lines for navigation, and annotations on significant formations.
- Additional Insets: There is a smaller inset map showing the Moon's position relative to Earth, providing context for the Moon’s location in the solar system.
The map's creation by Rand McNally & Company, a well-known publisher of maps and atlases, underscores its intended use as both an educational tool and a scientific resource. The detailed cartography and labeling reflect the knowledge of lunar geography available at the time, prior to the Apollo missions that would later provide more detailed data.
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- Dimensions
- 44.5ʺW × 0.5ʺD × 39.25ʺH
- Styles
- American
- Frame Type
- Unframed
- Brand
- Rand McNally & Co.
- Period
- 1950s
- Country of Origin
- United States
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Linen
- Paper
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Bottle Green
- Condition Notes
- This poster was sold and mailed folded. They typically had physical folds; however, this map has been linen-baked to remove … moreThis poster was sold and mailed folded. They typically had physical folds; however, this map has been linen-baked to remove the physical folds. There are some little tears and minor missing pieces, but overall excellent condition and appropriately slight wear for age. less
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