My museum-quality maps are made on thick and durable matte paper. We use super-clear acrylic (perspex/acrylite) in our frames - it's less reflective than glass and better for transport. Please get in touch if you'd like a different frame, or if you'd like to frame one of the larger map sizes. The frame is a nice, simple black frame that really makes our maps pop out when on a wall. You can order the map itself, or you can order a framed version. This world map would make a perfect gift for someone who loves to travel or explore, or it would look great as wall art on your own walls! It's a beautiful piece of wall art that would make a good housewarming gift. In 1564, he published his first map, Typus Orbis Terrarum, an eight-leaved wall map of the world, on which he identified the Regio Patalis with Locach as a northward extension of the Terra Australis, reaching as far as New Guinea. The model in the listing images is holding the 36x24 inch (90圆0cm) version of this map. I can print this map at sizes up to 70 inches wide - 175cm. It looks truly beautiful at larger sizes like 24x36 inches (60x90cm) and beyond. This map looks amazing at all sizes, from 12x18 inches (30x45cm) to 16x20 inches (40x50cm) and 18x24 (45圆0cm). And South America looks very weird indeed.Īustralia and New Zealand hadn't been discovered, of course. This map was originally handcoloured almost exactly 450 years ago and has been lovingly restored by The Unique Maps Co.īack in 1570, our understanding of the world wasn't quite what it is today. This is a very fine example of the very first world map, first published by Dutch cartographer Abraham Ortelius in 1570. This reduces delivery times, you won't pay import taxes, and saves on CO2! Read more below. I guarantee that you cannot buy prints of these old maps, at this high quality, anywhere else.Ĭustomers in the US, Canada and Australia: Your maps will be printed and sent from one of my specialist printers in your country. sources and restores the world's finest and rarest old maps.

have personalised thousands of maps over the years - I can almost certainly help you.Įstablished in 1984, the Unique Maps Co. Get in touch if you want to discuss an unusual or complex personalisation.

Please add this product to your basket before you checkout. This is perfect for anniversaries, housewarmings, leaving gifts, and more. I will add a short message to the map that perfectly blends in. This map can be personalised to make it truly unique. (Plus, it reduces CO2 emissions by not flying old maps half way around the world!) This means your map will usually arrive in 2-3 working days and ensures your map gets to you in perfect condition. I will make your map locally and deliver locally with your normal post or courier service. I print, frame and make old maps all around the world.

World map 1570