Old Map of Macao, 1840 - Navy Sea Chart of Colonial Portuguese Macau, Taipa, Coloane, Hengqin, Guangdong Size:52x70in (132x178cm) This is one of the

This is one of the first maps to show North America as a separate land mass from Asia (though the northern shoreline is totally unknown)

Christmas or Father's Day gift for someone interested in World War 2 propaganda

Take a look at the detailed listing images and marvel at how much detail there is on this map - and also how many of Barcelona's landmarks are visible

and Brig O' Doon and Burns' Monument

bits of western Chelsea

Old Map of Macao, 1840 - Navy Sea Chart of Colonial Portuguese Macau, Taipa, Coloane, Hengqin, Guangdong Size:52x70in (132x178cm) This is one of theA stunning, large format sea chart of Macau (Macao), originally published by the British Admiralty in 1840. At the time the area was under Portuguese control, so this map (and the charting required) likely occurred in secret so as to not incur the wrath of another large navy. You may notice that the islands of Macau look rather different than they do today. This is partly because the map is inaccurate and partly because of the massive sea reclamation