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. ...

Beautiful, evocative & historically significant, old maps are endlessly intriguing & keenly collected. Antique Maps is widely recognised as a standard reference work for novice map collectors & experts alike. It provides a historical background to the subject & advice on starting a collection. The invaluable biographical section lists major map makers between 1450 & 1850, with key dates & works. ...

Antique Style World Puzzle 3000 Piece is a jigsaw puzzle showing the countries of the world in their current geographical & political form but in an antique style of illustration. A wealth of additional details adorns the image such as nautical flag & knots, Morse code & time zones. When assembled the puzzle image measures Approx. 116.5x 83.5cm. ...

The ideal desk accessory for anyone needing a bit of escapism without even having to leave your chair, the Insight Antique 10cm (4) globe is a compact yet remarkably detailed desktop globe mounted on an attractive & a curiously addictive swivel-&-tilt base. With high-quality metal globe construction, stylish & stable weighted base & clearly defined up-to-date political cartography displayed in a wonderful antique-style, this little marvel makes a perfect addition to any desk, whether used as an educational aid for children or as a stress-buster at work. ...

The Antique Style 10cm (4) Globe from Insight Guides is the ideal desk accessory for anyone needing a bit of escapism, without having to leave the chair. This is a compact yet remarkably detailed desktop globe mounted on an attractive & a curiously addictive swivel-&-tilt base. It features high-quality construction, stylish & stable weighted base & clearly defined political cartography with up-to-date political boundaries & place names. This little marvel makes a perfect addition to any desk, whether used as an educational aid for children or as a stress-buster at work. ...

This 5000 antique world map piece puzzle comes with an in-box leaflet showing an additional puzzle picture for reference. Ravensburger adult puzzles are made using “ Softclick Premium Puzzle” technology. This uses thicker & stronger board (manufactured especially for Ravensburger), & h&-crafted cutting tools resulting in strong, smooth & dust-free pieces with a superb fit. Puzzle

Size: approx 153 x 101 cm Box size 30 x 43 x 7 cm

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One of the most decorative old maps, the beautifully drawn world map by Hendrik Hondius the Elder published in 1630 during the golden age of Dutch cartography, reproduced as wallpaper in eight separate sections which combined offer a spectacular large mural of 251 x 416 cm (8’3” x 13’8” approx). Easy to trim to fit smaller surfaces, easy to mount with the provided instructions & wallpaper paste, & easy to remove without damaging the wall, this wallpaper set offers a unique & exciting way to decorate any room whether at home, in offices, or in any private or public places. Hondius’s map is the quintessential map of its period; the four elements, the sun, the moon & the stars surround the map, while the mapmaker’s own portrait is accompanied by those of Ptolemy, Mercator & Caesar. The original image has been enlarged from its original size into this huge wallpaper set using the best available techniques & printed on recyclable materials. ...

Antiqued Parchment Replica Maps (British Counties, European Cities & World Countries) by the Old Map Company are reproductions of the maps created in the early seventeenth century, primarily between 1610 & 1623 for the famous atlas of the period by the master map maker John Speede Esq. The Old Map Company has recreated the antique maps of British counties, European cities & World countries originally crafted by master map maker John Speede Esq. whose work had accuracy & quality not surpassed for centuries. Each map is treated & presented on specially crafted paper then h&-treated giving it texture & an aged appearance before being beautifully engraved & detailed. ...

Every significant antique fair or market in England is detailed in this unique guidebook. Packed with details of great value ...

This architectural history, starting with Egypt & Mesopotamia traces the development of building styles & techniques down to the Christianisation of the Roman Empire & the rise of Byzantium. It is magnificently illustrated throughout, although this is no coffee table book
- the focus is very much on the text which is clear, concise & neatly argued. Tadgell throughout relates architectural developments to their historical & cultural contexts.
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