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Antique (28cm)

A larger version of Insight's Mini Antique model, this beautifully constructed 28cm (11) globe has antique style cartography, yet with contemporary detail. When illuminated, ocean changes to a yellow parchment like colour, all this perched on a sturdy gold-finish base & meridian.
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  • Supplier: Stanfords
  • SKU: 9789812584243
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£45.99

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A larger version of Insight's Mini Antique model, this beautifully constructed 28cm (11) globe has antique style cartography, yet with contemporary detail. When illuminated, ocean changes to a yellow parchment like colour, all this perched on a sturdy gold-finish base & meridian.

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Stanfords
Stanfords was established in 1853 and opened their iconic Covent Garden flagship store in 1901. They have become the top retailer of maps, travel books and accessories in the UK and arguably offer the largest selection of maps and travel books worldwide. Famous names such as Captain Robert Falcon Scott, Ranulph Fiennes and Michael Palin have purchased from Stanfords. They now have a shop in Bristol and both stores together with other venues operate a calendar of events including talks, book signings and exhibitions. As a specialist map retailer, the map selection is comprehensive and includes road maps, street maps and walking maps from worldwide destinations, as well as a selection of world atlases and wall maps. Books include travel guides and travel literature. Stanfords also stock globes, from miniatures made of blue marble to magnificent floor-standing globes. The website features a selection of interesting articles on travel topics.
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