{"product_id":"svea-ock-gota-riken-med-finland-ock-norland-1747","title":"Sweden \u0026 Finland Map Poster (1747) | Georg Biurman","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003eSweden \u0026amp; Finland map poster\u003c\/strong\u003e reproduces Georg Biurman’s 1747 map, \u003cem\u003eSvea ock Göta Riken med Finland ock Norland\u003c\/em\u003e. Muted green and yellow regions, dense place names and an ornate title cartouche bring eighteenth-century Nordic geography to your wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSweden \u0026amp; Finland Map Poster from 1747\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eFollow the coast around the Gulf of Bothnia, look for a familiar place, or explore the separate northern map at the lower right. The cream background and fine engraved linework suit a study, library or quiet living room. For someone with Swedish or Finnish family roots, it offers a place to begin conversations about where a family comes from.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Original Map\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe original title preserves historical Swedish spelling, including “ock” and “Norland”. The Royal Danish Library credits Georg Biurman and records the map as a coloured copper engraving, made in Stockholm in 1747. Its catalogue places this copy in \u003cem\u003eAtlas Minor\u003c\/em\u003e, volume 7, plate 61, and records an original size of 56 × 47 cm and an approximate scale of 1:2,500,000.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe northern portion is labelled “Norre Delen af Sverige”. Another inscription refers longitude to the observatory in Uppsala. These details make the print a record of historical mapmaking as well as a decorative object. Borders, names and geographical representation belong to the original map’s period. The original scale does not apply to every reproduction size.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy Choose This Print?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSweden and Finland in an eighteenth-century map composition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDecorative cartouche and separate northern map\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA thoughtful gift for Swedish and Finnish heritage families\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeven sizes for small spaces and larger wall displays\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePremium matte paper, 200 gsm, with a smooth, non-reflective finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProduct\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHistorical map reproduction poster\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOriginal title\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSvea ock Göta Riken med Finland ock Norland\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCreator\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGeorg Biurman\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDate\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1747\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePlace\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStockholm, Sweden\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOriginal technique\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eColoured copper engraving\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAtlas reference\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAtlas Minor, vol. 7, plate 61\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOriginal dimensions\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e56 × 47 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOriginal scale\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApproximately 1:2,500,000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOriginal language\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSwedish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePaper\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePremium matte paper, 200 gsm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAvailable Sizes\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCentimetres\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eApproximate inches\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15 × 20 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6 × 8″\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30 × 40 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12 × 16″\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40 × 50 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16 × 20″\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50 × 70 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20 × 28″\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60 × 80 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24 × 32″\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e70 × 100 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e28 × 40″\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e75 × 100 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30 × 40″\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003eMeasurements refer to the poster. Border proportions may vary between formats; larger sizes give the fine lettering more room.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrom the Library Catalogue\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Koloreret kobberstik”\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003eRoyal Danish Library catalogue description, in Danish: “Coloured copper engraving.”\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat does the poster show?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt reproduces Biurman’s historical map of Sweden and Finland, including a separate northern map labelled Norre Delen af Sverige.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWho created the original map?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Royal Danish Library credits Georg Biurman. The map bears the inscription G: Biurman sculp.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhen was it made?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe original map is dated 1747 and was made in Stockholm.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs this an antique original?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou receive a newly printed reproduction poster, based on the historical map.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat language is used on the map?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe original map lettering is Swedish, with historical spellings preserved.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat paper is used?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePremium matte paper weighing 200 gsm, with a smooth, non-reflective surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhich size should I choose?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSmall sizes suit shelves and compact wall spaces. Choose a larger format if reading place names and exploring the map’s details is a priority.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eExplore More Nordic Maps\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePair it with our \u003ca href=\"\/en-us\/products\/denmark-map-1878-greenland-faroe-islands-iceland\"\u003eDenmark map with Greenland, the Faroe Islands and Iceland\u003c\/a\u003e, or explore the \u003ca href=\"\/en-us\/products\/kart-over-flekkefjord\"\u003eFlekkefjord map of 1889\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHistorical catalogue record: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/digitalesamlinger.kb.dk\/maps\/kortsa\/2012\/jul\/kortatlas\/object63390\/da\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eDet Kgl. 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