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The Times Map Of The World

This folded world map has been fully revised and updated to include the latest political changes. The map contains politically coloured mapping which shows individual countries and their capital city, major roads, railways and cities and towns clearly. Local name forms are used for all towns and cities with the English or historical alternative shown in brackets e.g. Mumbai (Bombay), Sankt Peterburg (Leningrad) where space permits. This makes the map readily accessible to the general reader who needs an up-to-date map to follow reports of world events in newspapers, on radio and television. It is perfect for the home and office. INCLUDES:* All recent political changes carried out to mapping.* Changes to international dateline. AREA OF COVERAGEAll of the world, centred on the Greenwich
Meridian, and including maps of the North and South Pole regions. SCALEScale 1:30 000 000; 1cm to 300 km; 1 inch to 474 miles.Size of world map unfolded 637 x 1016mm
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This folded world map has been fully revised & updated to include the latest political changes. The map contains politically coloured mapping which shows individual countries & their capital city, major roads, railways & cities & towns clearly. Local name forms are used for all towns & cities with the English or historical alternative shown in brackets e.g. Mumbai (Bombay), Sankt Peterburg (Leningrad) where space permits. This makes the map readily accessible to the general reader who needs an up-to-date map to follow reports of world events in newspapers, on radio & television. It is perfect for the home & office.
Includes::* All recent political changes carried out to mapping.* Changes to international dateline. AREA OF COVERAGEAll of the world, centred on the Greenwich Meridian, & including maps of the North & South Pole regions. SCALEScale 1:30 000 000; 1cm to 300 km; 1 inch to 474 miles. Size of world map unfolded 637 x 1016mm

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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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