World Explorer Executive Antique Style National Geographic 813 x 511mm Wall Map

🌎 World Explorer Executive Antique Style – National Geographic

Dimensions: 813 mm (W) × 511 mm (H) | Scale: 1:42,334,000 | Projection: Winkel Tripel
Finish Options: Paper, Laminated, or Canvas | Optional: Timber Hang Rails
Made in Australia

🗺 A Masterpiece of Geography & Design

Regarded as the gold standard in reference cartography, the National Geographic World Explorer Executive Antique Style Map blends scientific accuracy with timeless design elegance.

Developed through meticulous research and built on National Geographic’s century-long tradition of neutral, authoritative mapping, this map draws from multiple respected sources, following an independent, apolitical editorial process.

The result? A map that is not only beautifully designed but also trustworthy, accurate, and enduring.

📌 Key Features – Where Style Meets Precision

Antique-Inspired Design

• Warm, earthy tones evoke the sophistication of classic 19th-century cartography.

• Executive-style layout makes this a decorative centrepiece for offices, libraries, or studies.

• Subtle background grid pattern reinforces cartographic precision.

Winkel Tripel Projection

• Preferred by cartographers for its balance of shape and size accuracy.

• Reduces distortion at the poles and corrects misleading size comparisons (e.g., Greenland shown proportionally to Argentina).

Exceptional Detail & Legibility

• Thousands of place names carefully placed for clarity—even in high-density regions like Europe, Asia, and the Middle East.

• Clearly defined international boundaries, capitals, rivers, mountain ranges, and ocean floor features.

• Shaded relief brings physical geography to life, showing terrain variations in stunning detail.

Educational Insets

• Largest Cities by Population – Identify major global urban centres.

• Largest Countries by Area & Population – Quick comparison of the world’s geographic and demographic giants.

🖼 Premium Format Options – Crafted for Every Purpose

📄 170 gsm Premium FSC Paper

• Smooth matte finish for museum-quality clarity.

• Perfect for framing under glass.

• Ships rolled in a protective mailing tube.

💧 Encapsulated Gloss Laminate (80 Micron on Both Sides)

• Waterproof, UV-protected, and classroom-tough.

• Can be marked with whiteboard markers and wiped clean.

• Tear-resistant and ideal for high-use environments.

🎨 395 gsm HP Professional Matte Canvas

• Printed with archival pigment-based inks for rich, fade-resistant colour.

• Luxurious textured surface evokes fine art prints.

• Long-lasting and perfect for statement wall décor.

🪵 Optional Timber Hang Rails – Classic, Ready-to-Hang Display

• Smooth, lacquered natural timber rails for top and bottom edges.

• Fitted with a discreet hanging cord for quick, one-hook installation.

• Available with laminated or canvas finishes.

• Provides a clean, professional presentation without framing.

Please allow up to 10 working days for delivery of hang-railed maps, as each is individually finished by our professional framers.

📏 Specifications

🌟 Why This Map Stands Out

✅ Heritage Styling – Warm antique tones for a sophisticated, classic look.
✅ Cartographic Authority – From one of the most trusted names in mapping.
✅ Multiple Finishes – From archival paper to rugged classroom laminate to gallery-grade canvas.
✅ Educational & Decorative – A valuable learning tool and striking wall feature.
✅ Effortless Hanging – Optional timber rails for a professional display without framing.

📚 Perfect For:

✔️ Professionals & Executives – Add global perspective to your office décor.
✔️ Map Collectors & Historians – A must-have addition to any collection.
✔️ Educators – Durable, accurate, and visually engaging for the classroom.
✔️ Home Study or Library – Elegant yet practical wall décor.
✔️ Gift Buyers – An intelligent, lasting gift for travellers and geography enthusiasts.

✨ The Final Word

The National Geographic World Explorer Executive Antique Style Map is far more than a geographic reference—it is a statement of taste, knowledge, and curiosity.

With its antique tones, precise cartography, and premium finish options, it’s equally at home in a study, an office, or a classroom. Whether you’re using it to teach, plan travels, or inspire conversation, this is a map that will be admired for decades.

Add to your cart today and bring a world of knowledge, elegance, and adventure into your space—crafted by experts, trusted by generations.