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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Topographical survey of Belgium at 1:20, 000 from Nationaal Geografisch Instituut / Institut Géographique National, the country’s national survey organization. Each 20K map covers one quarter of the corresponding 1:50, 000 map (with adjustments in the border & coastal areas). The maps provide all the information expected of topographic mapping at this scale & in addition have an unusually large amount of vegetation and/or land use information (different types of woodlands, gardens, orchards, heath, etc). The maps have a 1-km UTM grid, with margin ticks for latitude & longitude at intervals of 1`. Map legend & a glossary of terms used on the maps include English. Stanfords keeps as regular stock 20K maps for the World War I battlefields around the Ypres, Messines & Passchendaele, & for the area of the Battle of Waterloo. The 1:20, 000 survey covers the whole of Belgium & maps for other regions can be supplied as special orders. To see the list of titles in this series please click on the series link.PLEASE NOTE: the Long-Distance Footpaths Map of Belgium at 1:300, 000 which shows the division of Belgium into the 50K survey sheets can also be used to see in more detail coverage by the 20K maps. ...

This delightful colouring book introduces children to one of the world`s most recognized & admired architects, Antoni Gaudi. His masterpiece, the still-uncompleted Sagrada Familia Basilica of Barcelona, is one of the most visited monuments in Spain. The Catalonian architect is especially appealing to children, who will marvel at the organic forms inspired by nature he employed in his buildings & designs. This engaging activity book will inspire learning & creativity in children, & will encourage young readers to build their own Gaudi-like creations. ...

Antoni Gaudi is one of history`s most recognized & beloved architects & designers. His masterpiece, the still-uncompleted Sagrada Familia, is one of the most visited monuments in Spain. But this Catalonian architect is especially inspiring to children, who marvel at the non-traditional forms he employed in his buildings & designs. Using pages of colourful stickers to inspire learning & creativity, this entertaining book will encourage young readers to build their own Gaudi-like creations, while teaching them much about the architect`s life & accomplishments. ...

Antonio Carluccio's Italia is a gastronomic tour embracing every region of the country. Each chapter weaves together fascinating information on the region's traditions, its typical products & its characteristic regions. Antonio's knowledge of Italy stems from his childhood when his family moved around the country following his father's job as a railway stationmaster. As a young man working as a wine merchant, Antonio toured the country deepening his knowledge of its different regions. This book, photographed in Italy by Alastair Hendy, distils Antonio's passion for his mother country & brings real insight to the different factors that influence its food & cooking. The breathtaking visual content celebrates the gastronomic life of Italy with stunning photographs of countryside & architecture, of people & food products, & of mouth-watering recipes. ...

Antonio Carluccio`s Simple Cooking is a coming together of all the `secrets` that Antonio has learned over his many years of cooking. Packed with easy, reliable & delicious dishes, it is the perfect cookbook for the novice & enthusiast alike. All the mouthwatering recipes featured are very easy to cook, perfect for those with little experience or who are short of time. Throughout, Antonio has also included clever suggestions for how to `upgrade` the basic recipe by adding a `luxury` ingredient or an extra component
- an anchovy or two, perhaps, some chilli & capers, or an accompanying sauce. There are also ingenious recipes for using up leftovers, with Antonio always remaining budget-conscious. &, of course, all the dishes are completely delicious, for they are Antonio`s favourites, employing the basic tenets of the finest Italian cooking: finest top quality ingredients prepared simply & served without fuss. The recipes are illustrated with fabulous photography by Alistair Hendy, including several step-by-step sequences. Antonio Carluccio`s Simple Cooking is a distillation of a lifetime of passion, full of Antonio`s firm belief that cooking, whether for oneself or for family & friends, is one of the most loving of human skills.
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