American Snipe by John James Audubon, 1827

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    Free delivery in 3 to 4 days

    Your art print should be delivered in 3 to 4 working days with free delivery, worldwide.

    We make fine art prints by hand locally in 23 countries, including the EU . If you're buying a gift for someone in another country, we will make the art print locally to them.

    You will never pay import tax or customs duty.

    Please note: Some orders are taking 5-6 days to arrive because of postal slowdowns caused by Black Friday and Christmas. This should clear up soon.

    Express delivery is available at checkout which can reduce the delivery time to 1-2 days.

    Please note that personalised fine art prints, and larger framed prints, can take longer to produce and deliver.

    If you need your order to arrive by a certain date, contact me and we can discuss your options.

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    Sustainability & Tree Planting

    Here at The Unique Maps Co., we have an unusually high affinity for paper. After all, without paper, there can be no fine art prints!

    That's why all of our paper, frames and packaging are from FSC certified sources.

    But we don't stop there. We've partnered with Treeapp to plant trees around the world.

    If you spend €50 or more, we'll plant a tree in your name.

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  • Framing & personalisation available
  • 60 day money back guarantee

    60 days to return and refund

    Products can be returned within 60 days for a full refund, or exchange for another product.

    Our usual returns window is 30 days, but to give you extra peace of mind during the Christmas period, we have extended the returns period to 60 days.

    For personalised and customised items, we may offer you a non-expiring gift card, as we cannot resell personalised orders.

    If you have any questions, get in touch. For more information, see our full returns & exchanges policy.

My restored art prints are rare, museum-grade artworks sourced from auction houses, museums and private collections across the globe.

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➢ Archival matte (not shiny) paper
➢ Rolled up and delivered in a tube
Custom sizing

Custom art sizes are available

At The Unique Maps Co., every order is processed and made by hand. There is no mass production and every art print is custom made to order.

This means that I can tailor your artwork so that it perfectly fits a space on your wall, or a frame that you already own.

To order a custom sized art print: select a size larger than what you need, and then select 'customise the size?' from the options below.

Custom sizing is free for large art prints over 100cm or 40 inches, but for smaller art prints there will be an additional small fee.

Contact me if you need any assistance.

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Choose one of my standard frames for free, or custom framing if you're looking for something different.
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Standard frame colours

If you order a framed art print or framed canvas, you can choose from a range of colours. 

Standard frame colours, from left to right: Black, dark brown, dark grey, oak, white, and antique gold.

Standard frame colours, from left to right: Black, dark brown, dark grey, oak, white, and antique gold.

For framed prints, the frames are around 20mm (0.8in) wide. Framed canvases are "float framed", with a visible frame edge that is 12.5mm (0.5in) wide, and a gap of around 7.5mm (0.25in) between art and frame.

Custom framing is also available if you're looking for a different frame colour, width, or material. This costs extra for smaller art prints, but is free for artwork that's 125cm/50in or larger.

Frame customisation is free for framed products 50 inches/125cm or larger. For smaller maps, I will get in touch to discuss the price after you order.
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My magnetic, wooden map hangers are an attractive way of hanging your prints. (+€35). Learn more.
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Personalise your art to make it unique (+£40). I will seamlessly add a message or illustration.
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Personalised art

Personalisation can be anything: a message, route, an illustration of your pet dog. See lots more examples.

To begin with, we have a customer who wasn't a fan of flamingo feet, so we removed them!

Here's a romantic map that I hand illustrated on a map of Singapore.

And here's a really cool one: adding a Scottish clan and motto!

See lots more examples.

"Original" looks just like the photos. If you want an older looking art print, select Aged (+£10).
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Aged art

If you're looking for a really old looking art print, select the "Aged" tone. Move the slider to compare the Original and Aged tones. See lots more examples.

Here's another nice Original/Aged example.

And one more of a nice bird.

 

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Add screenprint style words to your art (+£40).
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Screenprint Style Word Art

Make your artwork really POP with this unique customisation. I will add some large, screenprint style words over the top of your art print.

 

Adding my pop art text can really increase the visual appeal of an artwork or illustration, immediately turning it into a statement piece that draws the eye.

Many of my customers choose words that have special significance, and then gift it to a friend or loved one.

You can pick any text you like, but generally shorter phrases are more impactful. You can also choose any colour!

More examples

 

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Pick a font, any font! If you don't pick one, I will use the 'standard' font that you see in the images.
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The gift message will be typed on a simple slip of paper in the box. No price info is ever included in the box.
Custom size and finish

Custom size and finish

If you are looking for a size or finish that is not available here, please request it in the "order note" when you check out.

Every order is custom made, so if you need the size adjusted slightly, or printed on an unusual material, just let us know. We've done thousands of custom orders over the years, so there's (almost) nothing we can't manage.

You can also contact us before you order, if you prefer!

(corkboard, jigsaw, rolled canvas, foamboard, etc.) available at checkout
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"American Snipe (Plate 243)" was first published in 1827 and is part of John James Audubon's monumental work, Birds of America. This exquisite illustration captures the essence of the American Snipe, a bird whose breeding habits and migratory patterns Audubon meticulously documented.

This offering includes an exceptionally high-quality fine art print, restored and prepared by The Unique Maps Co. Your personalized art will be handcrafted in our workshop and printed on gorgeously thick archival matte paper that won't fade or wrinkle for decades to come.

John James Audubon was a pioneering ornithologist and artist whose work remains influential. Notably, his Birds of America is a collection of 435 hand-colored prints, each depicting North American bird species in life-size dimensions. This allowed for unparalleled detail, not just of the birds themselves but also of their natural habitats.

The illustration of the American Snipe is particularly remarkable. Audubon captured not only the bird's physical characteristics but also its behaviors and environmental context. The color palette and fine detailing make this piece a true work of art that appeals to both nature enthusiasts and art collectors alike.

By owning this print, you are bringing into your home a piece of history and a celebration of avian beauty. It makes an impeccable gift for Christmas, Father's Day, Mother's Day, a housewarming, or even a work-leaving present, perfect for those who have an appreciation for fine art and natural history.

If you're not sure what size to order, or you're looking for a custom order of some kind a different size, a different colour, a special frame then please contact me. I usually respond within a few minutes.

You can see an example of my fine art personalisation service in the fifth image. Zoom in and take a look. My personalised artwork is always very well received. Take a look at more examples of personalisation.

You can also choose to age your art print to make it look older. This is popular amongst my customers who want their artwork to look like an older, antique print. You can see an example of ageing in the sixth product image, or go ahead and check out lots of examples of other aged artwork.

The model in the listing images is holding the 24x36in (60x90cm) version of this art print.

I can print and frame this beautiful piece of art at sizes up to 3 metres (10ft). If you are looking for a size or framing option that isn't available online, please get in touch.

This artwork is available as a giclée print on acid free archival matte paper, or you can buy it framed. My standard frames come in six colours (black, dark brown, dark grey, antique gold, oak and white), and custom framing is available for an additional charge. My frames are glazed with super-clear museum-grade acrylic (perspex/acrylite), which is significantly less reflective than glass, safer, and will always arrive in perfect condition.

My standard frame is a gallery style black ash hardwood frame. It is simple and quite modern looking. My standard frame is around 20mm (0.8in) wide.

I use super-clear acrylic (perspex/acrylite) for the frame glass. It's lighter and safer than glass - and it looks better, as the reflectivity is lower.

Six standard frame colours are available for free (black, dark brown, dark grey, oak, white and antique gold). Custom framing and mounting/matting is available if you're looking for something else.

Most maps are also available as a framed canvas. The map is printed on matte (not shiny) canvas, stretched over a box frame, and then 'floated' within a simple wood frame. The end result is quite beautiful, and there's no glazing in front of your map.

All frames are provided "ready to hang", with either a string or brackets on the back. Very large frames will have heavy duty hanging plates and/or a mounting baton. If you have any questions, please get in touch.

See some examples of my framed maps and framed canvas maps.

Alternatively, I can also supply old maps on canvas, foam board, cotton rag and other materials.

If you want to frame your map yourself, please read my map size guide first.

For most orders, delivery time is about 3 working days. Personalised and custom made maps take longer, as I have to do the personalisation and send it to you for approval, which usually takes a day or two.

Please note that for larger framed orders (over 40in/100cm), and some other framed sizes, the delivery time will be closer to 7-10 days.

If you need your order to arrive by a certain date, please contact me before you order so that we can find the best way of making sure you get your order in time.

I print and frame maps in 22 countries around the world. This means your map will be made locally, which cuts down on delivery time and reduces the chance of your map being damaged during delivery. There won't be any extra taxes or duties to pay, and we'll put less CO2 into the air.

All of my maps are well packaged and sent in a rugged tube if unframed, or surrounded by foam if framed.

I try to send out all maps within 1 or 2 days of receiving your order, though some products (like face masks or mugs) can take longer to make.

If you select Express Delivery at checkout your order we will prioritise your order and send it out by 1-day courier (Fedex, DHL, UPS, Parcelforce).

We can sometimes do next-day delivery if you order before 10am. But usually it's best to contact me first before you order.

Read my full delivery and local production guide

My maps are extremely high quality reproductions of original maps.

I source original, rare maps from libraries, auction houses and private collections around the world, restore them at my London workshop, and then use specialist giclée inks and printers to create beautiful maps that look even better than the original.

My maps are printed on acid-free archival matte (not glossy) paper that feels very high quality and almost like card. In technical terms the paper weight/thickness is 10mil/200gsm. It's perfect for framing.

I print with Epson ultrachrome giclée UV fade resistant pigment inks - some of the best inks you can find.

I can also make maps on canvas, cotton rag and other exotic materials.

Learn more about The Unique Maps Co.

Map personalisation

If you're looking for the perfect anniversary or housewarming gift, I can personalise your map to make it truly unique. For example, I can add a short message, or highlight an important location, or add your family's coat of arms.

The options are almost infinite. Please see my map personalisation page for some wonderful examples of what's possible.

To order a personalised map, select "personalise your map" before adding it to your basket.

Get in touch if you're looking for more complex customisations and personalisations.

Map ageing

I have been asked hundreds of times over the years by customers if they could buy a map that looks even older.

Well, now you can, by selecting Aged before you add a map to your basket.

All the product photos you see on this page show the map in its Original form. This is what the map looks like today.

If you select Aged, I will age your map by hand, using a special and unique process developed through years of studying old maps, talking to researchers to understand the chemistry of aging paper, and of course... lots of practice!

If you're unsure, stick to the Original colour of the map. If you want something a bit darker and older looking, go for Aged.

See some amazing examples of Aged maps.

If you are not happy with your unique map for any reason, contact me for a no-quibble refund.

I am very confident you will like your old map. I have been doing this since 1984. I'm a 5-star Etsy seller. I have sold tens of thousands of maps and have over 4,000 real 5-star reviews.

I use a unique process to restore my maps that is massively time consuming and labour intensive. Hunting down the original maps can take months. I use state of the art and eye-wateringly expensive technology to scan and restore the maps. As a result, I guarantee my maps are a cut above the rest - that's why I can offer a no-quibble refund.

Almost all of my maps look amazing at large sizes (200cm, 6.5ft+) and I can frame and deliver them to you as well, via special oversized courier. Contact me to discuss your specific needs.

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