Old Air France World Map, 1947 by Lucien Boucher - Large Aircraft Route Wall Chart - Historical Airline Art (2024)

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Free delivery in 2 to 3 days Sustainability & Tree Planting 60 days to return and refund The best size for this product Map size guide Buying unframed maps General size guidelines Large maps Maps in "A" paper sizes Map finish Custom size and finish References

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Handmade in the UK

FREE delivery
in 2 to 3 days

Free delivery in 2 to 3 days

Your map should be delivered in 2 to 3 working days with free delivery, worldwide.

We make maps by hand locally in 23 countries, including the UK. If you're buying a gift for someone in another country, we will make the map locally to them.
You will never pay import tax or customs duty.

Free delivery will gradually get slower towards Christmas, as postal services start to struggle with larger volumes of post. I recommend ordering sooner rather than later to make sure you get everything with time to spare. Check my Christmas delivery guide for more info.

Express delivery is available at checkout which can reduce the delivery time to 1-2 days.

Please note that personalised maps, and larger framed maps, can take longer to produce and deliver.

If you need your order to arrive by a certain date, contact me and we can discuss your options.

Learn more about delivery times

Certified sustainable +
we plant trees
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Sustainability & Tree Planting
Here at The Unique Maps Co., we have an unusually high affinity for paper. After all, without paper, there can be no maps!
That's why all of our paper, frames and packaging are from FSC certified sources.
But we don't stop there. We've partnered with Treeapp to plant trees around the world.
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If you spend £50 or more, we'll plant a tree in your name.

Framing & personalisation available

60 day money back guarantee
60 days to return and refund
Products can be returned within 60 days for a full refund, or exchange for another product.
Our usual returns window is 30 days, but to give you extra peace of mind during the Christmas period, we have an extended returns period of 60 days.
For personalised and customised items, we may offer you a non-expiring gift card, as we cannot resell personalised orders.
If you have any questions, get in touch. For more information, see our full .

My maps are rare, museum-grade, restored old maps sourced from libraries, auction houses and private collections across the globe.

Size —

Map size guide

The best size for this product

If you have the space and the budget,I recommend buying a map that is 16x20 inches (40x50cm) or larger. Most maps look better at larger sizes because of the huge amount of detail on them.

When you buy the smallest size (usually 12in or 30cm), the text can be quite small. I recommend contacting me if you want to make sure that a map looks good at a specific size. I will usually respond within a few minutes.

Because all orders are handmade, every map can be made at a custom size. Please provide the custom size in the 'order notes' at checkout. Or contact me before you order.

Map size guide

To help you pick the right size, here are some of my 'standard' map sizes next to each other, in portrait and landscape orientation.

12x16in (30x40cm)

16x20in (40x50cm)

18x24in (45x60cm)

24x36in (60x90cm)

12x16in (30x40cm)

16x20in (40x50cm)

18x24in (45x60cm)

24x36in (60x90cm)

Buying unframed maps

If you buy an unframed old map from me, and plan to frame it yourself, please read this page for important information about framing your map.

General size guidelines

Generally, the size you see on the shop is exactly accurate.

So, for example, if you buy an 18x24 inch map, you should buy a frame that 'fits artwork' that is 18x24 inches. If you order a 60x90cm map, you should buy a frame that 'fits artwork' that is 60x90cm.

If you see a map that is an unusual size, such as 24x11 inches (or 61x29cm), I strongly recommend you wait for the map to arrive before making or ordering a frame online. These maps can vary in size by a few millimetres, and it's very frustrating if they don't fit into your frame!

If you need a map that is an exact size in centimetres or inches, please contact me.

Large maps

Please contact me if you are planning to frame a large map (over 40 inches or 100cm) yourself.

If you are buying your own frame, I recommend you wait for the frame to arrive, confirm the internal size of the frame, and then tell me the exact size that you need. Measure the width and height of the board on the back of the frame to get an accurate measurement.

Alternatively, buy the map from me, measure it when it arrives, and then order a frame to fit.

For large maps I can customise the size of your map for free.

If you are taking your map to a local framer, they will measure the map for you and then make the frame to fit.

Maps in "A" paper sizes

If you are looking for an A size that is not available on my shop, such as 2A0 or A4, please contact mefor pricing.

Size

18x12in (45x30cm)

24x15in (60x38cm)

36x24in (90x60cm)

45x28in (115x70cm)

50x31in (125x78cm)

60x37in (152x95cm)

70x44in (178x111cm)

Finish —

What's the difference?

Map finish

Map:This is a map, printed on thick, acid-free archival fully matte (no shine) paper. It will be carefully rolled up and delivered in a cardboard tube. See examples.

Framed map:This map will be printed on the same fully matte paper, and then I will frame it as well. See examples.

Framed canvas map:This map will be printed on canvas, and then "float framed". This is a wonderful way of presenting an old map. See examples.

If you buy a framed map, you can select astandard frame colourfor free:

Custom framing is also available, but it costs extra.

Learn more aboutframed maps and framed canvas maps.

I can also print on cotton rag, aluminium board, textiles, and more.

Contact me if you need more info, or you're looking for something particularly unique.

Finish

Map

Framed map

Framed canvas map

Quantity

Custom size and finish

Custom size and finish
If you are looking for a size or finish that is not available here, please request it in the "order note" when you check out.
Every order is custom made, so if you need the size adjusted slightly, or printed on an unusual material, just let us know. We've done thousands of custom orders over the years, so there's (almost) nothing we can't manage.
You can also contact us before you order, if you prefer!
(corkboard, jigsaw, rolled canvas, foamboard, etc.) available at checkout