Vintage map - Czechoslovakia 1965 - Art paper (SOLD UNFRAMED) - 120 x 60 cm
Unconventional size poster - sold unframed
This poster is sold rolled up inside a rigid protective tube.
Its format, true to the original map, is unusual and requires custom framing.
Description
Take a leap back in time and explore 1960s Eastern Europe with this exceptional reissue of the 1965 tourist map of Czechoslovakia. This official vintage poster offers a unique and nostalgic overview of a now-defunct state at a pivotal moment in its cultural and political history. Designed to promote the country internationally, this rare document features an official title translated into three languages: “Czechoslovakia - a country of interesting things”, “Czechoslovakia - a country of tourist attractions” and “Die Tschechoslowakei - ein Land der Sehenswürdigkeiten”.
This vintage map stands out for its rich imagery and abundance of illustrated details. It maps all the republic's historical regions, from Bohemia and Moravia in the west to Slovakia in the east, highlighting the capital, Prague, as well as major mountain ranges such as the Tatras and the Karkonosze. An enormous and meticulous trilingual legend, located in the upper right corner, systematically lists the country's major attractions using small colored pictograms: castles, fortresses, historic monuments, spa towns and national parks dot the entire territory.
The historical and geopolitical dimension of this vintage reproduction is enhanced in the lower left corner by two period cartographic insets. The first illustrates the railway network and connections, while the second, entirely blue, schematizes the air links connecting Czechoslovakia to the rest of Europe and the world, completed by a textual index. An elegant bilingual compass rose completes the bottom of the poster.
Printed on high-quality paper that faithfully reproduces the softness of its patina, the precision of its road markings and the freshness of its small retro illustrations, this vintage map of Czechoslovakia is a true treasure. Ideal for completing an original wall decoration, it will surely captivate European history enthusiasts, Eastern Bloc cartography collectors and 1960s vintage design lovers.
Art paper
For the exceptional visuals, we chose to print them on 280 gsm hammered art paper. This paper faithfully reproduces dark, intense colors and enhances the visual while preserving its vintage appearance.
Manufacturing and delivery
For shipping, we use Colissimo from La Poste.
You can choose your Colissimo pickup point after paying for your order.
For paper posters:
- we prepare orders within 48 to 72 hours (Monday to Friday) after receiving payment and hand over the packages on day 3/day 4. Colissimo then delivers within 3 to 4 days.
- Please allow a total delivery time of 6 to 8 business days to receive your order (excluding holiday periods or exceptional circumstances).
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Returns
You have 14 days to return your order to us if you are not satisfied with it or if you have changed your mind.
Return shipping costs are the responsibility of the customer.
If the product is returned in good condition, a refund of the product price excluding delivery will be issued within 30 days.
Returns are only accepted for standard products from the online catalog. Any order that has been customized cannot be returned or refunded.
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