Old World Map, 1570 - The First World Atlas - by Abraham Ortelius Finish:Framed canvas map work leaving or housewarming gift

work leaving or housewarming gift for someone who has a key interest and love for the historical railway of England and Wales

London Bridge

a detailed engraving of London Bridge on the left

and its long beach is here

Old World Map, 1570 - The First World Atlas - by Abraham Ortelius Finish:Framed canvas map work leaving or housewarming giftThis is a very fine example of the very first world map, first published by Dutch cartographer Abraham Ortelius in 1570. This map was originally handcoloured almost exactly 450 years ago and has been lovingly restored by The Unique Maps Co. Back in 1570, our understanding of the world wasn't quite what it is today. Parts of North America look right but Canada well, it's a little bit distorted. And South America looks very weird indeed. Australia and