Ravensburger published this puzzle in 2002 and it is now very rare and difficult to find. The title is Historical World Maps. The puzzle includes four different old maps from classic cartographers, like Abraham Ortelius, or Nicholas Visscher.
The puzzle is like NEW, with three of the 4 plastic bags still SEALED. The 4th bag (part C) is COMPLETE, as you can see in the photographs of the section assembled. The pieces are in excellent, like new, condition. The box is in good condition, with no discoloration, and just some shelf wear, as you can see in the photographs. The poster and booklets are in like new condition.
It measures 276 x 192 cm, so it is a really large puzzle. It comes in several bags, so it is possible to assemble the puzzle in parts, in case you don’t have the space for such a large puzzle.
Other Historical World Maps
Many other maps have their puzzle version. The Magna Carta, also by Nicholas Visscher, is a very popular one. There is a 6000 piece version by Clementoni, a 5000 piece version by Ravensburger, and a 4000 version by Piatnik.
Abraham Ortelius is another important classic cartographer. His Theatrum Orbis Terrarum has a 3000 piece version by Educa, and a 2000 version by Tenyo. However, the largest single puzzle map is the 13200 piece version by Clementoni of the Nova Totius Terrarum Sive Novi Orbis Tabula.
There are also many other smaller puzzle versions of different maps. In fact, some puzzle fans collect maps only. Most of them are very nice and not difficult to assemble.
More information about Historical World Maps:
- Puzzle size: 276 x 192 cm.
- Box size: 49 x 35 x 18 cm.
- Reference number: 17 821 6.
- EAN number: 4005556178216.
- Other titles: Historische Weltkarten; Mappemonde; 4 Mappamondi Storici; Historische Wereldkaarten; Mapamundis Históricos.
Payment with IBAN bank account (Europe) or PayPal (rest of the World). The puzzle will be well packed with extra bubble wrap and extra outer box. I ship worldwide with insurance against damage or loss. The shipping cost varies depending on destination. Please contact me before ordering for the shipping estimate and if you have any questions about the puzzle. (I can also send (more) pictures in original size to your email). See also my other listings for more collectable puzzles and save on shipping costs.
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