Tour De France 1949 Map | 422Mm X 295Mm 16.6 11.6 A3 / Unframed Print Art

TOUR DE FRANCE 1949 MAP | FRANCE

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  • Fully-restored images, superior reproduction
  • 35 years' experience in graphic design
  • Proudly Australian made & owned

ABOUT THE ART

This striking cycling print features the cover image from a special edition of the French sports magazine Miroir Sprint for the 1949 Tour de France.

This vintage magazine cover has been restored and enhanced by Retro Print Merchants while retaining its original charm and character. As such you may notice attributes indicative of the printing processes of the time such as a slight mis-registration and varying printing screen coarseness depending on the original quality.

  • Buy a minimum of 3 prints - any design, any size, any format - and receive 10% off your total print order.

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    • We print on 230gsm acid-free, wood-free, pH-neutral, archival matte paper using premium archival pigment inks. In a nutshell, the paper is top notch and the high-level digital printing results in superior colour saturation.

    • Our 8 print sizes fit standard metric frames, eg. an A3 print will fit a standard A3 frame.

    • All prints include an off-white printed border that sits between the image and the edge of the paper. We think it looks fabulous and mimics a mat board but without the expense. If you don't want a border please let us know in the Notes section at checkout.
      Off-white printed border widths:
      A3 - 15mm; A2 - 21mm; B2 - 25mm; A1 - 30mm; B1 - 35mm; A0 - 42mm; B0 - 50mm; 2A0 - 59mm.

    • When it comes time to ship we take great care with packaging because we've learned over the years that the freight process can be a little rough! 

    • We ship unframed prints internationally excluding our largest 2A0 size.

      • Australian made frames, done the right way. Natural, acid-free materials. Solid wood frames from local, sustainable sources. All backing boards are acid-free and our professional framers avoid MDF or any other type of reconstituted materials.
      • Frames are delivered ready to hang.

      • White oak, natural oak, chocolate oak and black oak timbers available.

      • Frames are 20mm wide and overlap the outer 5mm of the paper on all sides. The depth of the frame is 30mm (ie. the dimension of the frame from the wall to the front of the print).

      • Framed Dimensions & Weights
        A3 Framed: 327 x 450mm; weight: 1.15kg
        A2 Framed: 450 x 624mm; weight: 1.9kg
        B2 Framed: 530 x 737mm; weight: 2.35kg
        A1 Framed: 624 x 871mm; weight: 3.25kg
        B1 Framed: 737 x 1030mm; weight: 5kg
        A0 Framed: 871 x 1219mm; weight: 5.8kg
        B0 Framed: 1030 x 1444mm; weight: 10.85kg
        2A0 Framed: 1219 x 1712mm; weight: 16kg

      • Our professional framers prefer cast acrylic rather than glass: it is lightweight, virtually unbreakable, has greater optical clarity than glass and provides your print with long term protection from harmful UV rays.

      • Our framers will dispatch direct to you in professional packaging.

      • We do not ship framed prints outside Australia.

      • Note: Framed prints should not be hung in strong direct sun due to moisture in the archival pigment inks. If you have a sunny spot we suggest you opt for a stretched canvas or a canvas floating frame instead.
        • We print on Bauhaus bright white canvas 380gsm which has a superior bright white matte surface with perfect colour control and clear texture.

        • The canvas is a cotton/polyester blend. Polyester is added to give greater tension across the image so it doesn’t sag over time.

        • The printed canvas is then stretched onto a pine stretcher bar which is strong, durable and from planted forests so environmentally friendly.

        • All finishing materials used are museum grade and acid free.

        • Our framer will dispatch direct to you in professional packaging.

        • We do not ship stretched canvas prints outside Australia.

          • The top end of our range - la crème de la crème!

          • We print as per Stretched Canvas above and our professional framer then frames in your choice of timber placing a 5mm gap between the canvas and frame.

          • This contemporary, popular style gives the illusion that your canvas picture is “floating” within the frame.

          • Frames are delivered ready to hang.

          • Frames measure 10mm on the face and 45mm on the side.

          • White oak, natural oak, chocolate oak and black oak timbers available.

          • Our framer will dispatch direct to you in professional packaging.

          • We do not ship framed canvas prints outside Australia.

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            COMMON QUESTIONS

            All our prints are giclée prints which basically means we use a fine art digital printing process that combines pigment based inks with high quality archival paper to achieve a print of superior light fastness and stability.

            Our prints are professionally printed and framed here in Australia by local suppliers who are as pedantic about quality as we are.

            We ran a successful graphic design company for 25 years so we know a thing or two about image quality. If we can't restore an image to the quality necessary to enlarge it then we won't add it to the collection.

            RETRO WALL PRINTS
            We print and frame to order so your print will have been produced just for you.

            Please allow for the following production times:
            5 business days for unframed prints plus delivery.
            10 business days for framed prints plus delivery.
            10 business days for stretched & framed canvas plus delivery.

            Please note that during busy sale periods these times may vary and of course if we can send sooner we will.

            TEA TOWELS
            Please allow approx 3 days plus delivery.

            JIGSAW PUZZLES
            We print our jigsaws to order.
            Please allow approx 10 business days for production plus delivery.
            Your jigsaw puzzle will be dispatched direct from our manufacturer in QLD.

            CUSHION COVERS
            We print our cushion covers to order.
            Please allow approx 5 business days for production plus delivery.
            Your cushion cover will be dispatched direct from our textile printer in QLD.

            GREETING CARDS
            Please allow approx 3 days plus delivery.

            Retro Wall Prints will be sent either via AusPost or via courier. Very large prints and large orders may be sent via a dedicated art van.

            As soon as an order is dispatched you will receive a link with tracking details. We ask that you monitor this link for an estimated delivery time.

            Standard delivery with tracking via AusPost is usually within 3-7 days across Australia.

            Express Post via AusPost is usually within 3 days across Australia.

            Courier times will vary depending on the location in Australia.

            International Shipping is also variable depending on the destination. We suggest you keep an eye on your tracking details for an ETA.

            The protective watermark in the centre of our online images will not appear on your item, we promise.

            It's only there to stop schmucks (one particularly annoying schmuck in the tea towel industry) from downloading and reproducing our restored designs and original creations.

            We manufacture to order and therefore ask that you're sure about the design, size and format when you are ordering. Because we do not hold or re-sell secondhand stock we cannot provide refunds, returns or exchanges if you have a change of mind.

            We take great precautions with our packaging in preparation for shipping but if your order arrives damaged or if it is not what you ordered please call me (Penny) on 0407 819 574 within 24 hours of receiving your order so we can have a quick chat about what went wrong.

            You can also take photos of the damage that occurred during transit and email me pen@retroprintmerchants.com.au and we will rectify it pronto and send a replacement.

            We ask that you handle your item with care once delivered and we're confident it will fill your home with retro colour and style for many, many years!

            WE DO THINGS DIFFERENTLY

            • High-resolution images professionally restored in-house. Many print companies simply download low-quality digital files & offer cheap or always-on-sale prints that are pixelated and sub standard. It's a churn & burn mentality and it's unfortunate in an industry we love.
            • 30 years' experience in graphic design.
            • 3,000 verified reviews, average 4.96 stars.
            • 8 metric sizes from A3 to 2A0 + larger custom-size projects. We offer the largest print sizes available.
            • Museum standard paper & pigment inks.
            • Australian-made hardwood timber frames.

            UNMATCHED PRINT QUALITY

            PAPER
            We print on sustainably-sourced 230gsm acid-free, wood-free, pH-neutral, archival grade fine art paper.

            PRINTING
            Our prints are giclée prints which means we use a fine art digital printing process that combines pigment based inks with high quality archival paper to achieve a print of superior light fastness and stability.

            FRAMING
            Our prints are professionally framed to order - Australian made frames, done the right way. Natural, acid-free materials with solid wood frames from local, sustainable sources. All backing boards are acid-free (a vital element that prolongs the life of your art) and all frames arrive ready to hang.

            SHIPPING
            Our professional printer and framer ships every order in sturdy packing materials ensuring a safe delivery.

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