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National Geographic’s 125th Anniversary World Wall Map, encapsulated version - size 117 x 77.5cm (46” x 30.5” approx), combining present day and historical world maps; on one side a contemporary political map with two insets showing the world in 1888 and 1988, plus on the reverse a world map published by the Society in 1922.On one side is a present day political map of the world, showing countries in pleasant pastel colours. All place names are in their English versions. On land the map has very subtle relief shading with names of main geographic features: deserts, mountain ranges, highest peaks (altitude in feet), etc. On light blue oceans stronger shading shows the sea floor with names of ridges, basins, plateaux, etc. North and South Polar regions are presented on
insets. The map has latitude and longitude lines at 30°, plus clocks indicating time difference from GMT. Two more insets show the world in 1888 and 1988 – the Society’s founding and centennial years.On the reverse is a reproduction of the National Geographic Society’s first map of the world, published as a supplement to the December 1922 magazine. The map is centred on the Americas, splitting Asia east of the Indian Subcontinent, and indicates colonial possessions and dominions. An interesting feature are airline routes, marked as in operation, authorized but not yet in operation, and flown but not yet commercially adopted. Insets present the two Polar Regions, plus maps showing natural vegetation with ocean currents and the density of population with prevailing
winds.Please note: this title is also available on paper only, either as a wall map or in a folded version.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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National Geographic’s 125th Anniversary World Wall Map, encapsulated version
- size 117 x 77.5cm (46” x 30.5” approx), combining present day & historical world maps; on one side a contemporary political map with two insets showing the world in 1888 & 1988, plus on the reverse a world map published by the Society in 1922. On one side is a present day political map of the world, showing countries in pleasant pastel colours. All place names are in their English versions. On land the map has very subtle relief shading with names of main geographic

Features:
deserts, mountain ranges, highest peaks (altitude in feet), etc. On light blue oceans stronger shading shows the sea floor with names of ridges, basins, plateaux, etc. North & South Polar regions are presented on insets. The map has latitude & longitude lines at 30°, plus clocks indicating time difference from GMT. Two more insets show the world in 1888 & 1988 – the Society’s founding & centennial years. On the reverse is a reproduction of the National Geographic Society’s first map of the world, published as a supplement to the December 1922 magazine. The map is centred on the Americas, splitting Asia east of the Indian Subcontinent, & indicates colonial possessions & dominions. An interesting feature are airline routes, marked as in operation, authorized but not yet in operation, & flown but not yet commercially adopted. Insets present the two Polar Regions, plus maps showing natural vegetation with ocean currents & the density of population with prevailing winds. Please note: this title is also available on paper only, either as a wall map or in a folded version.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
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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