This functional map shows every star directly observable by the naked eye indicated by magnitude & brightness. Also mapped are the nebulae, star clusters & galaxies visible from Earth. Original 17th century illustrations by Polish astronomer Johannes Hevelius depict the creatures & characters that inspired ancient astronomers to identify the constellations
- we’ve included both Latin & English names. Their intricacy contrasts against eye-popping fluo, shimmering metallics & midnight blue, bringing the constellations to life. The result is a unique, educational map that makes a fantastic piece of wall art for dreamers & realists alike. Printed on to the highest quality FSC approved silk-coated paper using the lithographic printing process. A plate is made for each colour & then laid down individually, creating a stunning print with maximum definition & impact. A sealer is applied to protect the inks & gloss UV varnish is used to add contrast & highlight design features.
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The Rough Guide to Goa will guide you through this colourful former Portuguese colony with reliable, practical information & clearly explained cultural background. You`ll find detailed accounts of every major tourist sight, along with candid reviews of all the best places to sleep, eat, drink & shop, for all budgets. The Rough Guide to Goa

Includes:: first-hand coverage of the region`s resorts, beaches, markets, monuments, temples & wildlife sanctuaries, as well as its more offbeat sights; from prehistoric rock carvings deep in the forest to colonial-era mansions. The full-colour introduction & inserts, along with inspirational photography, give you a flavour of this region`s Portuguese legacy.

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A3-sized political wall map of the United Kingdom at 1:2, 525, 000 from Global Mapping, showing counties in clear, bold colouring, with major towns & cities easy to spot. Road detail shows motorways, A roads & B roads, all without their numbers marked; railway lines & airports are indicated. Separate insets show the Channel & Shetland Islands at the same scale as the main mapping. Some towns are marked on the map as numbers, with keys at the edge of the map shwowing the numbers & their relevant town names. ...

Award winning political wall map of the world at 1:30, 000, 000 from Global Mapping, size 134 x 76.5 cm (53” x 30” approx) – paper version, in an antique style of presentation with the countries in pleasant subdued colours & the oceans with graphics to show the ridges, etc. A useful enlargement presents Europe in greater clarity. Countries are presented in pleasant subdued colours against the oceans in light beige. Current edition of this map shows South Sudan. Country names are in their English versions; cities are in the language of the country so Warszawa, Wien, Al Qahira, etc. In USA, Canada, Brazil, Argentina & Australia boundaries & names of the states/provinces are marked. This larger version of the map shows more place names than on its smaller size at 1:40, 000, 000. The map shows main road & rail connections & principal airports. Land masses have subtle relief shading with names of important geographical features & largest mountains. Graphic relief shows the ocean floor with ridges, trenches, etc. Polar Regions are presented on insets. Another panel provides an enlargement of Europe for greater clarity. Latitude & longitude lines are at 15° intervals. Clocks indicate change in local time from GMT at 60° intervals of longitude & an up-to-date International Date Line is marked. The map is drawn on the Robinson projection. An unusual feature of this title is an analemma indicating latitude & the day of the year when the sun is directly overhead. The map, which is also available in a smaller size at 1:40, 000, 000, is a winner of the British Cartographic Society’s 2013 best map award sponsored by Stanfords, with a citation “ Judges found the entry to encompass what should be seen in good cartography, with its ‘ Old Map’ feel, it is easy on the eye & unique in its presentation.” ...

German Artillery Positions at Ervillers in a series of British Army trench maps from the WWI, reproduced by G.H. Smith & Son at Approx. 7/10th of the original scales"ed against each title. The map shows the trenches corrected to 15.8.1918. Maps in this series show both the British & the enemy trenches. Several titles also indicate supply & ammunition dumps, machine gun & trench mortar emplacements, observation posts, etc. Most titles are annotated with a specific date when they were prepared & include on the reverse a glossary of terms used on the map. Some also include additional information on the regiments and/or individual solders connected with that particular part of the front. To see other titles in this series please click on the series link. ...

Givenchy Secion in a series of British Army trench maps from the WWI, reproduced by G.H. Smith & Son at Approx. 7/10th of the original scales"ed against each title. This very detailed h&-drawn map at 1:5, 000 shows the sector held by the King`s Own Royal Lancaster Regiment on 9th June 1918. Included is a photo & notes about 2nd Lieutenant Joseph Henry Collin of the 1st/4th Battalion who won a Victoria Cross there. Maps in this series show both the British & the enemy trenches. Several titles also indicate supply & ammunition dumps, machine gun & trench mortar emplacements, observation posts, etc. Most titles are annotated with a specific date when they were prepared & include on the reverse a glossary of terms used on the map. Some also include additional information on the regiments and/or individual solders connected with that particular part of the front. To see other titles in this series please click on the series link. ...

Gulf of Naples & its islands on a detailed road map at 1:50, 000 from Freytag & Berndt, with Capri & Ischia at 1:20, 000, street plans of central Naples, Sorrento & Amalfi & a plan of the archaeological site at Pompeii. The main map covers the whole of the Gulf area, extending east to Nocera & south beyond Amalfi to include the whole of the Sorrento Peninsula & most of Monti Lattari. Ischia with Procida is shown as an inset. The map shows the area’s road network, highlighting scenic routes, &

Includes:: several hiking paths on the northern slopes of Vesuvius & in the mountain of the Sorrento Peninsula. Local ferry connections are also marked. Icons highlight various places of interest, including the archaeological sites at Pompeii & Herculaneum, campsites, beaches, marinas, castles & monasteries, etc. Along the slopes of Vesuvius lava flows show dates of various eruptions. Margin ticks give latitude at 12` intervals with longitude at 5`. Map legend

Includes:: English. On the reverse, Capri & Ischia are shown enlarged to 1:20, 000 for clearer presentation but without additional detail. Street plans cover central Naples, Sorrento, Amalfi & the towns of Capri & Ponte on Ischia. Also included is a detailed map of Pompeii highlighting various Roman remains.



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Greece
- The Aegean Islands in the Blue Guides series focuses primarily on cultural tourism for the visitor who wishes to understand
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Greece Mainland 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. ...

Political wall map of the British Isles at 1:1, 300, 000 from Global Mapping, showing different counties in bold colouring. This is an ideal reference map, showing major cities, motorways & A roads. Ferry routes & airports are also indicated. There is also a distance table for numerous destinations, as well as separate insets showing the Channel & Shetland Islands. ...