Old World Map, 1570 - The First World Atlas - by Abraham Ortelius Finish:Framed canvas map and its long beach is

and its long beach is here

The map mostly focuses on the classic 'West Country' of Somerset

work leaving or housewarming gift for someone from Somerset or who has Somerset in their heart

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

a detailed engraving of London Bridge on the left

Old World Map, 1570 - The First World Atlas - by Abraham Ortelius Finish:Framed canvas map and its long beach isThis 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