Stanfords World 1627 Giftwrap - pack of 2

£4.00

This beautifully printed wrapping paper displays a reproduction of John Speed's "New and Accurate Map of the World" of 1627. In its first edition this was one of the earliest world maps to show the famous misconception of California as an island.

It is also renowned for its lively decoration, including symbolic figures of the four elements and portraits of the explorers Drake, Cavendish, Van Noort and Magellan.