THE OLD MAP COMPANY of Great Britain DIRECT FOM THE SOLE PUBLISHERS Unique, authentic antique reproductions from originals created between 1610 and 1623, as part of the most famous Atlas of the period by one John Speede Esq. EXTRAORDINARY VALUE AT JUST £6.95 (US$12.50) The accuracy and quality of these antique maps was not surpassed for centuries. These maps are individually treated and presented on an antiqued parchment entirely in keeping with their historic nature. Each map is beautifully engraved and crammed with quite extraordinary detail.They make a most unusual Christmas gift idea for anyone! Approximate size 19 x 15 inches |
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Our Customers say the most kind things . . . "Thank you for the antique map of The Invasions of England Wales & Ireland. I have greatly enjoyed this old map. I would now like to purchase two further old maps - Warwickshire and The World. Thank you for such a wonderful series" (This and hundreds of other un-solicited testimonials are held at our offices.) _____________________________________________________________________________________ And Everyone Who Sees Your John Speed Old Map Will Compliment You On Your Good Taste! Quite frankly our old maps are not a gift for everyone. You see, what sets our customers apart is their appreciation of the finer things in life. After all, surrounding yourself with intriguing objects shows that you’re a person with many varied interests. Which is exactly the impression you’ll be giving with one of our prestigious Antique Maps on your wall! A Most Unusual Gift Idea. _____________________________________________________________________________________ You’ll Find The Map Looks, Feels And Smells Like A 400 Year Old Original... and makes a most unusual Christmas gift idea for a man. Let’s face it. When you’re buying a John Speed map you want it to look as old as an original one does. And not one that looks mass-produced! Each map is faithfully reproduced on specially crafted paper, then hand-treated giving it texture, aged aroma and the appearance of an old historical document. In fact, unless you’re an expert, our Old Maps look exactly like an original! And all because of our secret process for ageing our maps. _________________________________________________________________ Our satisfied customers include: St. Paul’s Cathedral, The Greenwich Maritime Museums, Madame Tussauds, The National Trust, Exeter Cathedral, Edinburgh Castle and many other famous attractions worldwide. ____________________________________________________________________________________ When you buy your Old Map you’ll be acquiring your own piece of history. Which other people will view as an old treasured heirlooms handed down from generation to generation. Which is why K.P. Vale of Glamorgan put in an order. “Here is an order for a further 7. They are to be placed in files with our family histories”! ____________________________________________________________________________________ You’ll find Old Maps make ideal gifts whether for birthdays, weddings or anniversaries... and an unusual gift idea for any man “It is a wedding present for a friend.” R.O. Denmark “I am absolutely delighted with the my antique map. It is so interesting. I would now like to purchase another Map for my sister as a Christmas present.” K.H. Middlewhich __________________________________________________________________ “My son would now like one for Christmas.” M.F. Leicestershire __________________________________________________________________ Or even for research purposes... “Thank you so much for your kind help, I look forward to receiving my antique map to help my daughter with school project work in relation to this area of the country.” S.C. Warwickshire. __________________________________________________________________ Your Old Map...An Ancient Parchment, Rich In History... Imagine getting your hands on, owning and being able to read a fabled centuries old scroll... Faithfully recorded by learned scholars of that age. Those time-yellowed dusty parchments that are so rich in detail of civilizations long since lost... That’s exactly what you’ll be getting with an antique map __________________________________________________________________ Just as R.C. of London discovered - “Such historical antique maps are invaluable to scholars and a service to academics studying the evolution of medieval towns and cities through the centuries. I enclose an order for a further 5 maps.” _________________________________________________________________ Amaze your friends with the knowledge you’ll gain: Country borders...discover how big some countries really were...And how much they’ve shrunk over the centuries. You’ll find out exactly how big the Roman Empire was, in its heyday. Which counties have disappeared out of sight. See the towns which were the ‘cities’ of their day and trace their history back centuries... And the ones that simply disappeared. Indeed a unique and unusual gift idea for any man. _________________________________________________________________ You’ll Be Transported Back In Time to Christmas Past What you’ll be getting is an Old Map that’ll fascinate and enthral anyone. You’ll be transported back centuries...into a world of fascinating sea creatures... Ships that were weighed down with treasure or trading commodities. Old English town names that have long since perished... Boundaries that have disappeared ...Languages that have radically changed – though you’ll still recognise many of the town names. __________________________________________________________________________________ 100% Full Money Back Guarantee on these unique editions. If for any reason whatsoever you aren’t completely delighted with your Old Map, simply return the item to us, and your payment will be refunded. No questions asked. ________________________________________________________________ So why not reserve your map now ? Wherever you decide to hang your Old Map people will always pause to admire its beauty. _________________________________________________________________ IMPORTANT NOTICE Our series of individually created reproduction maps charts & town plans are produced on antiqued parchment by a secret process unique to the Old Map Company ™. We have supplied major heritage sites throughout the UK for some 50 years. No other organization is authorized to market these antiqued maps via the web. WE HAVE NO CONNECTION WITH PARTIES CURRENTLY OFFERING OUR REPRODUCTIONS AS ORIGINALS ON EBAY AND ACHIEVING SALES PRICES OF UP TO TEN TIMES OUR OWN! Therefore we would be grateful to hear of any infringement. Secure site information We provide you with a secure and fully integrated and secure shopping cart system when ordering your Old Map. _____________________________________________________________________ The Old Map Company, Sennen Cove, Penzance, Cornwall Telephone (UK) 0870 901 1610 Facsimile (UK) 0870 901 1067 Email info@oldmap.co.uk Thanks to our good friends Baby Toys UK, The Rag Dolls and The Groovy Girls for sponsoring this site! You'll find these sites packed with unusual Christmas gift Ideas for all the family! |
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