St Julien (28 NW 2
- ed. 6A) in a series of British Army trench maps from the WWI, reproduced by G.H. Smith & Son at Approx. 7/10th
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St. Quentin (66C NW
- ed. 3A) in a series of British Army trench maps from the WWI, reproduced by G.H. Smith & Son at Approx.
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Kadaster, Holland`s national survey organization, produces one of the most attractive topographic surveys in Europe. The maps are very colourful, with their characteristic patchwork of polders & an unusually large amount of land use information: meadows, arable l&, different types of forest, marshes, sand dunes, etc. Contours are shown at 5-metre intervals with numerous spot heights &, with such a large part of the country below the sea level, ”spot depths”. Each map covers an area of Approx. 25 x 20 km / 15 x 12 miles, with some sheets slightly larger. The maps have a 1-km Dutch national grid, plus latitude & longitude at intervals of 1`. Map legend

Includes:: English.IMPORTANT
- PLEASE NOTE BEFORE ORDERING: both the west (W) & the east (O) sheet of each number has the same name, although the town after which the two maps are named appears only on one of the sheets. For example: maps 41W & 41O are both called Arnhem, although the city of Arnhem appears only on sheet 40W, etc. To see the list of titles available in this series please click on the series link.


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Waterproof navigation chart for the north-east coast of Puerto Rico.

Includes:: plans of Cayo Lobos, Marina

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Short Guide to London 1953 is the reprint of the special coronation edition by Blue Guides to celebrate sixty years after the first publication. In 1953 the city was still recovering from six years of war & the destruction of many of its buildings, yet it was ready for the transformative change that was in the air starting with the coronation of a young Queen. This book portrays the exciting atmosphere of that year. It

Includes:: the original street & transport maps & floor plans & descriptions of the major attractions, some of which no longer exist like the Gnu Paddock of London Zoo or the great Docks of the East End. Short Guide to London 1953 opens the doors to the past of London & captures the atmosphere of one of the most memorable year celebrated by the city.

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A guide for armchair travel. From the Egypt of the Pharaohs through the nascent democracies of the Greek islands & city states to the fall of Imperial Rome, the evolution of the Classical World is traced through 50 of its greatest sites, offering insight into their purpose, historical context & creators. Full-colour illustrations throughout. ...

Sweden in the Blue Guides series focuses primarily on cultural tourism for the visitor who wishes to understand more of what they might see &, as such, the title provides thorough & objective reference information covering art, history & architecture. The guide features illustrations aimed to inform rather than just decorate, such as maps, diagrams, floor plans, architectural details & photographs. Cross referenced indexing means information is accessible & layout navigable. Selective listings of restaurants & accommodation are chosen in the belief that good, practical recommendations will contribute to the enjoyment of good art & culture. ...

Map No. Q-28 in the ONC series: military topographic survey mapping covering the world`s land masses & significant islands at 1:1, 000, 000. The maps are useful as general topographical coverage where nothing else is available, although they are designed primarily as flying charts for military aircraft. ONC stands for Operational Navigation Chart. Relief is portrayed by a combination of contours (basic interval 1000ft, intermediate contours shown where appropriate), elevation tinting & relief shading, plus spot heights. Towns, villages, major roads, railways & airports are shown but please note that many of the smaller settlements are not named & the road information is not necessarily up to date, as compilation & revision dates vary. Some air navigation information also appears on the map, such as radio beacons & restricted flying zones. Each ONC chart has both UTM & latitude/longitude grids overprinted on it, with additional margin ticks. *IMPORTANT
- PLEASE NOTE:** * The series is gradually being withdrawn from sale to the general public & some sheets may no longer be available when ordered by us.** Due to the nature of the map projection assembling these sheets to make a larger map is not recommended. in addition, colours used for relief are not constant throughout the series.* In some areas of central Africa & South America the maps have blank spaces, reflecting localized deficiencies or inconsistencies in the survey data.
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Map No. P-28 in the ONC series: military topographic survey mapping covering the world`s land masses & significant islands at 1:1, 000, 000. The maps are useful as general topographical coverage where nothing else is available, although they are designed primarily as flying charts for military aircraft. ONC stands for Operational Navigation Chart. Relief is portrayed by a combination of contours (basic interval 1000ft, intermediate contours shown where appropriate), elevation tinting & relief shading, plus spot heights. Towns, villages, major roads, railways & airports are shown but please note that many of the smaller settlements are not named & the road information is not necessarily up to date, as compilation & revision dates vary. Some air navigation information also appears on the map, such as radio beacons & restricted flying zones. Each ONC chart has both UTM & latitude/longitude grids overprinted on it, with additional margin ticks. *IMPORTANT
- PLEASE NOTE:** * The series is gradually being withdrawn from sale to the general public & some sheets may no longer be available when ordered by us.** Due to the nature of the map projection assembling these sheets to make a larger map is not recommended. in addition, colours used for relief are not constant throughout the series.* In some areas of central Africa & South America the maps have blank spaces, reflecting localized deficiencies or inconsistencies in the survey data.
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Chorley North in 1909 in a fascinating series of reproductions of old Ordnance Survey plans in the Alan Godfrey Editions, ideal for anyone interested in the history of their neighbourhood or family. The map covers the northern part of Chorley, stretching from Hollinshead Street northward to Hartwood Hall, & from Park Road eastward to Lower Healey Wood. Features include Talbot Mills, Lower Healey Bleach Works, Lancaster Canal, Heapey Bleach Works, Knowley Top, Botany Bay, Fosterfield Mill, Canal Mill, railway lines & engine shed, Diamond Mills, St Peter`s church, North Street Mills, Chorley Hall Farm, Hartwood Green, etc A commercial directory, entries A to H, is included on the reverse. About the Alan Godfrey Editions of the 25” OS Series: Selected towns in Great Britain & Ireland are covered by maps showing the extent of urban development in the last decades of the 19th & early 20th century. The plans have been taken from the Ordnance Survey mapping & reprinted at about 15 inches to one mile (1:4, 340). On the reverse most maps have historical notes & many also include extracts from contemporary directories. Most maps cover about one mile (1.6kms) north/south, one & a half miles (2.4kms) across; adjoining sheets can be combined to provide wider coverage.FOR MORE INFORMATION & A COMPLETE LIST OF ALL AVAILABLE TITLES PLEASE CLICK ON THE SERIES LINK. ...