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Hondius 1627 Classic Stand

Featuring the work of cartographer Jodocus Hondius. A classic French globe stand in a rich and perfect match of ebonized wood and bronze. Solid and still fragile, elegant and imposingly present. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Choose from three cartographers: maps are from the 16th, 17th and 18th C.If we do not have this item in stock we will order it for you from our supplier. Delivery generally takes 3 weeks within the UK. For overseas delivery queries please email sales@stanfords.co.uk
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Featuring the work of cartographer Jodocus Hondius. A classic French globe stand in a rich & perfect match of ebonized wood & bronze. Solid & still fragile, elegant & imposingly present. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Choose from three cartographers: maps are from the 16th, 17th & 18th C. If we do not have this item in stock we will order it for you from our supplier. Delivery generally takes 3 weeks within the UK. For overseas delivery queries please email sales@stanfords.co.uk

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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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