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Hello there! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ This place is a mountainous Central European country, home to numerous lakes, villages, and the high peaks of the Alps. Its cities contain medieval quarters, with landmarks like capital Bern’s Zytglogge clock tower and Lucerne’s wooden chapel bridge. The country is also known for its ski resorts and hiking trails. Banking, finance are key industries, and watches and chocolate are world-renowned. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Can you guess which country is it? 🇨🇭 🍫 ⌚️ 🧀 . . . ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ SWITZERLAND! Yes! Easy guess 🇨🇭😉 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Bowle’s New Pocket Map of Switzerland: comprehending the Thirteen Cantons, with their Allies & Subjected Territories. by Abr.Rouvier, 1794 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Reprint by Old Maps Library, 2020. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⏳Old Maps Library specialises in the reprint of Vintage Maps and Illustrations between the 17th to 19th centuries. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⏳ We have a beautiful collection of Old Maps and Vintage Illustrations on our website. 🔝 . . . . #haritalar #retromap #oldmapsandprint #whoneedsamap #mapsarecool #mapofswitzerland (at London, Unιted Kingdom) https://www.instagram.com/p/Ch4iVJcIe7r/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Awrite, beautiful Scotland! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 "There are few places in my life that I’ve found more ruggedly beautiful than the Highlands of Scotland. The place is magical – it’s so far north, so remote, that sometimes it feels like you’ve left this world and gone to another." - Julia London ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ BETT’s new map of Scotland Embracing All the Principal Objects of Interests to the Tourist, And Shewing The Various Lines Of Railroad, The Turnpike, And Principal Cross Roads, Lakes, Rivers &c. Year 1847 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Old Maps Library reprint, 2022 Find this map on our website: www.oldmapslibrary.com . . . . . #mapsandglobes #scotlandmap #ancientmaps #oldmapsandprint #oldmapslibrary (at London, Unιted Kingdom) https://www.instagram.com/p/ChkNaVHI8-A/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Happy Tuesday!

Framing a vintage map of your favourite place or illustration creates a beautiful piece that makes your home special.

⋆ Map of Europe with parts of Asia & Africa. By John Disturnell, 1840

⋆ Vintage Illustration of Feathers by Adolphe Millot, published in Paris circa 1897-1904

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Happy Wednesday! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Now that we are starting travelling again, why not to plan your next destination and keep the travel dream alive with a gorgeous old map. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ We have a great collection of Old Maps on our website. ▶︎ www.oldmapslibrary.com ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ A reprint map of a plan of the city of Rome, Indicating all of the Antiquities and New Decorations. The views are of both Roman ruins such as the Pantheon of Agrippa, Trajan’s Column, and the Colosseum (called here “Anfiteatro di Flavio”), and important city buildings such as St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican, the Campidoglio, and the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore. The central map shows streets, plazas, significant buildings, and landmarks, with a key in the lower-left indicating some major monuments. A compass is drawn in the lower right. Beside it is a list of 14 neighborhoods of Rome, along with the map’s publication information. By Venanzio Monaldini, 1829 . . . #haritalar #retromap #oldmapsandprint #giftideas #vintagemapsforsale #vintagehomedecoration #supportsmallbusiness #shopsmall #supportlocalbusiness #lovegolborne #oldmapslibrary (at London, Unιted Kingdom) https://www.instagram.com/p/Ca4zAJ0IYx9/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Happy Thursday! Hope you all had a good week so far. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I've chosen today another gorgeous map of this beautiful county of England, Oxfordshire. The county is home to important Roman sites and the famous University of Oxford. Situated in south-central England and located almost entirely within the Thames basin. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ The map by Thomas Kitchin, was dedicated to the Duke of Marlborough, and has a cartouche with the scene of scholars debating alongside, and a list of the 20 Oxford Colleges. It was published by T & J Bowles and John Tinneys, London, c.1750 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Reprint by Old Maps Library 2022 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⏳ Old Maps Library specialises in the reprint of Vintage Maps and Illustrations between the 17th to 19th centuries. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 🔎 Our prints are linen backed by hand, this technique gives it more durability and a beautiful vintage finish look. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⏳Linen backing is a technique that mapmakers used in the past as a solution to keep the maps stronger for long journeys and weather changes. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 🔎Nowadays, this technique is an important conservation method for restoring and preserving vintage maps and posters. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⏳Our maps are folded and fitted into a marbled slipcase. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Are you also fascinated by old maps? We have a beautiful collection of Old Maps and Vintage Illustrations on our website. Link on our bio. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⏳ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ "Travel back to moments in time and discover the world heritage!" ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #oldmapsandprint #giftideas #vintagemapsforsale #vintagehomedecoration #vintagefleamarket #supportsmallbusiness #giftsforhim #giftsforher #shopsmall #supportlocalbusiness #lovegolborne #visitportobello #whoneedsamap #mapsandatlases #mapa #oldmapslibrary #mapart #homedecorationideas #maplove #lovemaps #mapsarecool (at London, Unιted Kingdom) https://www.instagram.com/p/CZzWEV2oSD5/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Happy Tuesday! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ A colourful beautiful map reprint of the County of Lancaster, c.1775. Accurate and rich in details the map was made by Emmanuel Bowen, a Welsh map engraver, who achieved the unique distinction of becoming Royal Mapmaker to both to King George II of Great Britain and Louis XV of France. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Lancaster is a city and the county town of Lancashire, England, standing on the River Lune. The House of Lancaster was a branch of the English royal family. The Duchy of Lancaster still holds large estates on behalf of Elizabeth II, who is also Duke of Lancaster. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Are you also fascinated by old map? Perfect as a gift filled with history and memories or as a keepsake of a unique and breathtaking place. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⏳ We have a beautiful collection of Old Maps and Vintage Illustrations on our website. Link on our bio. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #framedmaps #mapsandglobes #lancaster #countymaps #oldmapsandprint #oldmapslibrary #vintagemapsforsale #cartographic #oldworld #coolmaps #amazingmaps #oldprints #vintagehomedecor #moremaps #mapsandglobes #shopsmall #supportsallbusinesses #whoneedsamap (at London, Unιted Kingdom) https://www.instagram.com/p/CZuCmyZItnd/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Hello, Whenever you are hope you are all well and had a great beginning of 2022! We are taking slowly over here. January is always a month for making new plans and to recharge batteries. Christmas time was crazy and amazing at the same time! It felt great to be back at the stalls, it was so nice to meet new people and reconnect with old customers. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ From this week, we will be on Saturdays at Portobello Market. And, of course our online shop never closes. You are only a click away of our unique collection of Old Maps & Vintage Illustrations. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I will be sharing some of my favourites with you soon. Have a great week! ❤️ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #oldmapsandprint #oldmapslibrary #vintagemapsforsale #mapsandatlases #cartographic #shopsmall #supportsallbusinesses (at London, Unιted Kingdom) https://www.instagram.com/p/CY1X-9_ofHD/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Happy Tuesday! Hope you all had a great start of the week. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Old Maps Library family are at the moment working like busy bees. Printing, cutting, glueing & folding our beautiful maps for X-mas Markets season! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ We absolutely love this time of the year, and as we couldn't work over this period last year, you can imagine how excited we are! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Just for a sneak peak, more maps like this one here are on the making. - The Shires of Stirling and Clackmannan - A great map of a Scotland shire, from 1725 by the Geographer Herman Moll. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Our reprints are linen backed by hand, making our old maps looking even more special. Maps are folded and will come inside a beautiful hand wrapped marbled slipcase. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ We have an amazing collection of Old Maps & Vintage Illustrations on our website. Link in bio 🔝 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #haritalar #retromap #oldmapsandprint #giftideas #vintagemapsforsale #vintagehomedecoration #vintagefleamarket #supportsmallbusiness #giftsforhim #giftsforher #scotlandshires #shopsmall #supportlocalbusiness #lovegolborne #visitportobello #whoneedsamap #mapsandatlases #mapa #oldmapslibrary #mapart #mapping #scotlandmap #oldprint #cartographic #oldworld #oldworlddecor #homedecorationideas #maplove #lovemaps #mapsarecool (at London, Unιted Kingdom) https://www.instagram.com/p/CVfqvyGN_1J/?utm_medium=tumblr