Great Walls & Imperial Traces — North-Eastern China Wall Map (1900)
A landmark in cartographic history and a true collector’s piece. Published by National Geographic in September 1900—its first map of China—this monochrome sheet surveys north-eastern China in crisp, meticulously engraved detail. A printed glossary of translated terms, callouts to the Great Wall and imperial tomb sites, and dense place-naming reward both room-distance viewing and close study—made to admire, reference, and display.
More Than a Map – A Testament to History
This isn’t just wall art—it’s a window onto late-Qing China at the turn of the century. Read historical toponyms, trace river valleys and coastal approaches, and use the on-map translation notes to navigate period terminology. Ideal for educators, historians, designers, sinologists, travellers, and collectors, it anchors any display of early National Geographic cartography.
Hang it in studios, libraries, classrooms, museums, offices, or at home to invite reflection, study, and conversation.
Premium Materials & Finishes
We treat history with the respect it deserves. That’s why we offer multiple formats, each produced using high-quality materials and modern archival printing.
🌟 Archival Paper Print
Printed on heavyweight 160gsm archival-grade paper.
Smooth matte finish reduces glare and preserves fine linework and labels.
Ideal for framing under glass—clean, timeless, and built to last.
💎 Laminated Edition
Encapsulated in two sheets of 80-micron gloss laminate using true thermal bonding—not just surface lamination.
Moisture-resistant, wipe-clean surface—perfect for classrooms and high-traffic reference spaces.
Optional Natural Timber Hang Rails: lacquered rails with a fitted hanging cord—ready to display. (Please allow up to 10 working days for delivery with hang rails.)
🏆 Museum-Quality Canvas
Printed on heavyweight 395gsm HP Professional Matte Canvas for rich texture and exceptional strength.
Pigment-based, fade-resistant inks deliver deep tone and crisp typography that endure for generations.
Optional Natural Timber Hang Rails: lacquered to enhance the wood grain; top cord for effortless hanging—elegant in any setting. (Please allow up to 10 working days for delivery with hang rails.)
Specifications
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Title | North-Eastern China Wall Map |
| Series | National Geographic—first China map |
| Original Publication | 1900 (September) |
| Scale | Not specified |
| Cartographic Content | Cities & towns; rivers & coasts; Great Wall; imperial tomb sites; glossary of translated common terms |
| Colour | Monochrome (black & white) |
| Map Size | 757 mm (W) × 943 mm (H) |
| Available Formats | Paper, Laminated, Canvas |
| Paper Weight | 160gsm archival-quality |
| Laminate | 2 × 80-micron gloss laminate sheets (encapsulated) |
| Canvas Weight | 395gsm HP Professional Matte Canvas |
| Inks | Pigment-based, fade-resistant |
| Optional Hang Rails | Available on Laminated & Canvas (lead time up to 10 working days) |
| Origin | Made in Australia |
Why Choose This Map
✔ Historic First: The earliest National Geographic map of China (1900).
✔ Scholar’s Companion: On-map translation glossary clarifies period terminology.
✔ Decorative & Scholarly: Striking monochrome engraving with genuine reference value.
✔ Clarity at Scale: Fine linework and crisp labels read beautifully near or far.
✔ Archival Craft: Premium substrates and inks preserve contrast, labels, and linework for decades.
Our Commitment
We believe that preserving history is as important as telling it. Every map is printed locally in Australia using state-of-the-art technology, carefully checked by hand, and packed with care. From the moment it leaves our workshop to the day it hangs on your wall, we ensure quality you can trust and a legacy you’ll be proud to share.
Bring the Great Wall and imperial heartlands into focus. Order the North-Eastern China (1900) today—a faithful, beautifully produced sheet that turns a room into a conversation.
