Vintage map - Durban 1953
Poster sold unframed but easy to frame!
This poster is sold rolled up inside a rigid protective tube. Our sizes are standard and you will easily find a frame or poster hanger (magnetic poster holder) to suit your taste!
Description
Immerse yourself in the sparkling atmosphere of the 1950s with this reissue of the famous "Chuckle Map" of Durban, originally published in 1953. Far more than a simple city plan, this illustrated map is a lively and humorous testament to the golden age of tourism in South Africa. Designed and compiled by the Durban Publicity Association and published by the Durban Printing and Publishing Company, it was intended to welcome visitors with lightheartedness while introducing them to the charms of this subtropical seaside city.
The aesthetics of this map are a real feast for the eyes. It adopts a vibrant "cartoon" style, typical of the mid-century, where every corner of the city comes alive with mischievous details. On a bright yellow background evoking the region's permanent sunshine, we discover a multitude of small illustrated scenes: surfers tackling the waves of the Indian Ocean, fishing boats in the bay, planes flying over Reunion Airport, or golfers in the middle of their swing. The boxes at the bottom of the page add historical depth with a timeline of the city's major events since 1823, while the "Daily Pleasure Parade" section boasts the pleasures of local life between botanical gardens and air-conditioned cinemas.
Originally printed under the copyright of 1953, this map is the result of a collective effort aimed at promoting Durban as the ultimate "Garden City". This high-quality reissue, made on art paper selected for its ability to reproduce the brilliance of the original colors, preserves all the charm and finesse of the original lines. It is an ideal decorative piece to bring a touch of whimsy, color, and vintage exoticism to your interior, while celebrating the history of one of the most iconic cities on the African continent.
Creative paper
For vintage paper posters, we use a natural-toned and textured, slightly grained, 200 gsm FSC®-certified fine art paper. We chose this paper for its durability and to preserve its vintage look: it is an uncoated paper, so the colors will have an "aged" appearance that stays true to the spirit of the original card.
If you would like to get an idea of how the printed result will look, which is always different from what you see on screen, please contact us and we will be happy to help! Rest assured that we will do our utmost to respond to your request as quickly as possible!
Shipping costs
For shipping, we use Colissimo by La Poste.
You can choose your Colissimo pickup point after paying for your order (you have 10 business days to collect your order).
We recommend choosing delivery to a pickup point, as you can select the one that suits you, to avoid being delivered to a pickup point you cannot choose if you are not home for a home delivery with Colissimo.
- Mainland France : €6 to a pickup point, €8 for home delivery without signature, €9 for home delivery with signature, free delivery to a pickup point on orders over €60
- Europe (Austria, Belgium, Germany, Denmark, Finland, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland): €12, free delivery on orders over €100
- United Kingdom: €18, free delivery on orders over €120
Manufacturing and delivery
For paper posters : we print to order in our workshop in Bordeaux.
- We prepare orders within 24 to 48 hours (Monday to Friday) after receipt of payment and hand over the packages on day 2/3. Colissimo then delivers within 3 to 4 days.
- If your order contains several posters, they will be shipped in a single shipping tube.
If you wish to receive your posters in separate tubes, you will need to place as many orders as desired tubes.
- Please allow a total delivery time of 5 to 7 business days to receive your order (excluding holiday periods or exceptional circumstances).
- For urgent orders, you can call us at 05 56 02 03 20 or write to us at bonjour@cartopolo.fr
For complaints related to delivery, you have a maximum of 7 days from the receipt of the package, dated by the delivery notice, to send them to us. Sending photos of the packaging, the shipping label attached to the packaging, as well as the product will facilitate the processing of your request.
Satisfied or your money back!
Not satisfied or have you changed your mind? You have 14 days from the date of receipt to return your order to us.
Once the returned product has been received by Cartopolo in perfect condition in its unopened original packaging, the refund will be issued to the credit card used for the purchase within 30 days.
Returns are only accepted for standard products from our online catalog. Any order that has been customized cannot be returned or refunded.
If you have any doubts or questions about a product before purchasing it, we recommend contacting us via our contact form or by phone. We will do our utmost to respond as quickly as possible!