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Vintage Westermann Umriss Geography Education Classroom Stamp – South America

Jon Nix — Wed, 31 Jul 2019 09:41:34 +0000

A vintage Westermann Umriss map stamp of the continent of South America (Nr. 20917 - "Sudamerika"). Originally used to duplicate map outlines in ink for teaching geography in the classroom, these stamps are interesting objects in their own right now. In good, used conditoin and in its original metal box. The stamp produces a map approximately 15cm by 12cm (5¾ in. by 4¾ in.)

The stamp has obvious signs of use, including some aged ink remnants on the stamp and wear and tear to the metal handle sections, minor surface scratches, etc., but in good clean conditon otherwise. The outer metal box, which measures 16cm by 14.5cm by 7cm (6¼ in. by 5¾ in. by 2¾ in.), is also in good overall vintage condition, with signs of ageing to the paper label and minor dents and scratches from use. It is, however, in good structural shape and clean.

A quirky object of interest to those with a background in education or geography specifically, or to anyone who appreciates the visual appeal of maps and mapping-related items. It would certainly make an interesting display piece or paperweight!

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Vintage Westermann Umriss Geography Education Classroom Stamp – North America

Jon Nix — Wed, 31 Jul 2019 09:39:57 +0000

A vintage Westermann Umriss map stamp of the continent of North America (Nr. 20658 - "Nordamerika"). Originally used to duplicate map outlines in ink for teaching geography in the classroom, these stamps are interesting objects in their own right now. In good, used conditoin and in its original metal box. The stamp produces a map approximately 15cm by 12cm (5¾ in. by 4¾ in.)

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Vintage Jig-Map No. 421 – The British Isles jigsaw by Waddington complete with quiz

Jon Nix — Sat, 31 Mar 2018 19:54:55 +0000

A vintage jigsaw map a.k.a jig-map made by Waddington of The British Isles in excellent and complete condition, with original placename quiz pieces and instructions. This is the original design of the British Isles Jig-Map and dates from the 1960s.

The completed jigsaw measures 61.5cm x 51cm (24¼ in. x 20 3/8 in.). The box has some scuffed edges but the jigsaw itself is very clean and colourful... and we are informed it is quite challenging. We "outsourced" the jigsaw testing! ;)

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“Meteor” Automatic Map of England and Wales

Jon Nix — Thu, 27 Jul 2017 12:24:00 +0000

A 1953 "Meteor" automatic folding map of England and Wales, made in France and including original instruction leaflet and promotional materials. In very good condition considering its vintage origins and fully working - the plastic surrounds are in very good shape and the central display area is clear and unblemished. It's a very clever tool of its time, featuring collapsible "folding" map sections which are brought into view via the side tabs. The separate map views are referenced in the keys at the bottom of the map (one on each side). There's a little bit of a knack to using the tabs, and we'd recommend being a little bit careful when doing so, but once you get a feel of it, it's very smooth. The lowest folding section sticks very slightly when in the overall map view, but that's an extremely minor thing, particularly as the same section works absolutely fine when choosing from the individual area maps.

This is a fascinating piece of motoring memorabilia which immediately caught our eye and piqued our curiosity. This example is in fabulous condition and would be ideal for a collector of motoring history or motorobilia, or indeed for the casual map lover.

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