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Ireland NGS Classic Wall Map ENCAPSULATED

A wall map of Ireland with Northern Ireland at 1:550, 000, 76 x 91cm (2ft 6” x 3ft approx) – encapsulated version, from the National Geographic Society in their traditional “classic” style and with county boundaries. Where appropriate, both Irish and English place names are shown.The map presents the island of Ireland on a pale base with light relief shading to indicate mountain ranges and shows the network of road and rail connections. Also shown are airports with scheduled services, ferry connections to Britain and important historical or other sites.County boundaries are clearly marked and within the Irish Republic county names are shown in both English and Irish. Also shown, but without boundaries, are the names of the four traditional regions of Ireland: Ulster,
Connacht, Leinster and Munster. Throughout the map, but particularly in the predominantly Irish-speaking parts names of towns are shown in both English and Irish. * This map is also available on paper without the encapsulation.*LAMINATED and ENCAPSULATED WALL MAPS:*- *laminated* wall maps have a thin layer of plastic usually applied to the printed side only. They can be written on with suitable marker pens without any damage to the map but, unless laminated on both sides, they are not damp-proof.- *encapsulated* wall maps are sealed between two sheets of plastic. They are more rigid and heavier than laminated maps of the same size. They are damp-proof and do not crinkle in humid conditions. Encapsulation gives the map a shiny surface, similar to being displayed behind glass.- *please
note:* many publishers and retailers often use these two terms interchangeably. Our map titles and descriptions follow the definitions provided above.
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A wall map of Ireland with Northern Ireland at 1:550, 000, 76 x 91cm (2ft 6” x 3ft approx) – encapsulated version, from the National Geographic Society in their traditional “classic” style & with county boundaries. Where appropriate, both Irish & English place names are shown. The map presents the island of Ireland on a pale base with light relief shading to indicate mountain ranges & shows the network of road & rail connections. Also shown are airports with scheduled services, ferry connections to Britain & important historical or other sites. County boundaries are clearly marked & within the Irish Republic county names are shown in both English & Irish. Also shown, but without boundaries, are the names of the four traditional regions of Ireland: Ulster, Connacht, Leinster & Munster. Throughout the map, but particularly in the predominantly Irish-speaking parts names of towns are shown in both English & Irish. * This map is also available on paper without the encapsulation.*LAMINATED & ENCAPSULATED WALL MAPS:*- *laminated* wall maps have a thin layer of plastic usually applied to the printed side only. They can be written on with suitable marker pens without any damage to the map but, unless laminated on both sides, they are not damp-proof.- *encapsulated* wall maps are sealed between two sheets of plastic. They are more rigid & heavier than laminated maps of the same size. They are damp-proof & do not crinkle in humid conditions. Encapsulation gives the map a shiny surface, similar to being displayed behind glass.- *please note:* many publishers & retailers often use these two terms interchangeably. Our map titles & descriptions follow the definitions provided above.

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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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