Globe Base - Bronze

Brass - A copper and Zinc Alloy

UK - United Kingdom - An island nation in Europe

antique - An old collectible item with desirable qualities.

email - An electronic communication method. Short for Electronic Mail.

delivery - The method by which something is delivered from one location to another

World - A physical grouping, commonly used to describe earth and everything associated with ti

Wood - A hard material found in trees. Used for tool making, fuel and construction.

polished - A process that makes and object or surface shiny. A refined and flawless finish.

Home - A place of permanent residence for families.

Classic - Something that is still like it was originally a high quality standard.

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.