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Antique World Map Wallpaper (8-sheet Pack)

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 and wallpaper paste, and easy to remove without damaging the wall, this wallpaper set offers a unique and 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 and the stars surround the map, while the mapmaker’s own portrait is accompanied by those of Ptolemy,
Mercator and Caesar.The original image has been enlarged from its original size into this huge wallpaper set using the best available techniques and printed on recyclable materials.
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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.

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Cm - Centimetres, one centimetre is equal to 10 milimetres
antique - An old collectible item with desirable qualities.
sun - A star at the centre of the solar system.
Wall - A physical barrier between two areas
World - A physical grouping, commonly used to describe earth and everything associated with ti
Set - a group of items usually related to one another. Some objects cannot function without the complete set of items.
Size - is the measurement of how big an object is in space.
Large - something that takes up more space than normal.
Spectacular - Something that catches that eye due to its eye catchingness.
Home - A place of permanent residence for families.
Instructions - An informative direction to take.
Decorative - Making things look more appealing and attractive.

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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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