Description: "A precious work of art that opens our eyes to the medieval world " Folio Society THE HEREFORD WORLD MAP: Mappa Mundi The Hereford World Map is recognised by UNESCO as an exceptionally important cultural artefact: the medieval world in one iconic object Strictly Limited to 1,000 copies PUBLISHED BY Folio Society, London Printed in 4 colours plus metallic gold, with light-fast ink, on Neobond – a specialist material with exceptional resemblance to vellum Mounted on a canvas backing woven in England, specially commissioned for this publication Supported by two battens cut from English oak with a brass D-ring for hanging Labelled on the reverse with a hand-numbered limitation panel Map dimensions: 56" x 47¼" Presented in a large wooden map box (51" x 5½") -Covered with burgundy cloth and lined with fabric -Finished with three brass hinges and two clasps -Blocked in gold with calligraphy by Stephen Raw Accompanied by two commentary volumes **Introduction by P. D. A. Harvey -Bound in buckram, blocked in gold foil with Merida endpapers and ribbon marker -112 pages with illustrations throughout, 11" x 8½" **Commentary by Scott D. Westrem -Bound in buckram, blocked in gold foil with Merida endpapers and 2 ribbon markers -536 pages with 16 pages of colour and black & white illustrations, 11" x 8½" CONDITION DESCRIPTION: This map set is in like new condition: the two accompanying books are clean inside pages, tight bindings, firm hardcover. The set will be a great addition to your family library SHIPPING / HANDLING: The map set will be handled/packed very safely, and shipped via USPS media mail with delivery confirmation.
Price: 5225 USD
Location: Houston, Texas
End Time: 2025-01-02T22:30:43.000Z
Shipping Cost: 73.88 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Binding: Fine Binding
Special Attributes: Illustrated
Topic: Medieval
Subject: Reference
Year Printed: 2010
