Old World Atlas Map, 1662 by Joan Blaeu - Rare Monochrome Wall Art pacific Saxton's maps of the UK

Saxton's maps of the UK were incredibly important

work leaving or housewarming gift for someone from Edinburgh

The next 100 years would see London (and the British Empire) dramatically expand

Most of Lancashire's most populous towns and cities have already popped into existence by the 1600s - with the notable exception of Blackpool

Many of Glasgow's main roads and rivers are clearly visible here: the Clyde runs through the city from east to west

Old World Atlas Map, 1662 by Joan Blaeu - Rare Monochrome Wall Art pacific Saxton's maps of the UKThis is an exceedingly rare black and white monochrome world atlas map from 1662 by one of the greatest cartographers of all time, Joan Blaeu out of Amsterdam. This is one of the rarest world maps ever produced this variant wasn't discovered until 2014, more than 450 years after it was first created. The original copy from which this is taken was in incredible condition, as you can see from the close up images. Back in 1662, our understanding of the