Edinburgh Face Mask / Neck Gaiter / Snood with vintage colour map of Edinburgh in 1853 by W.B. Clarke and published by George Cox
Edinburgh Face Mask / Neck Gaiter / Snood with vintage colour map of Edinburgh in 1853 by W.B. Clarke and published by George Cox
Edinburgh Face Mask / Neck Gaiter / Snood with vintage colour map of Edinburgh in 1853 by W.B. Clarke and published by George Cox
Edinburgh Face Mask / Neck Gaiter / Snood with vintage colour map of Edinburgh in 1853 by W.B. Clarke and published by George Cox
Edinburgh Face Mask / Neck Gaiter / Snood with vintage colour map of Edinburgh in 1853 by W.B. Clarke and published by George Cox
Edinburgh Face Mask / Neck Gaiter / Snood with vintage colour map of Edinburgh in 1853 by W.B. Clarke and published by George Cox
Edinburgh Face Mask / Neck Gaiter / Snood with vintage colour map of Edinburgh in 1853 by W.B. Clarke and published by George Cox
Edinburgh Face Mask / Neck Gaiter / Snood with vintage colour map of Edinburgh in 1853 by W.B. Clarke and published by George Cox
Edinburgh Face Mask / Neck Gaiter / Snood with vintage colour map of Edinburgh in 1853 by W.B. Clarke and published by George Cox
Edinburgh Face Mask / Neck Gaiter / Snood with vintage colour map of Edinburgh in 1853 by W.B. Clarke and published by George Cox

Edinburgh Face Mask / Neck Gaiter / Snood with vintage colour map of Edinburgh in 1853 by W.B. Clarke and published by George Cox

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    Your map should be delivered in 2 to 3 working days with free delivery, worldwide. Christmas delivery is guaranteed if you order before 10am tomorrow.

    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. Some orders are now taking 4-5 days to arrive. 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.

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    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 extended the returns period to 60 days.

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

Map size guide

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.

Unique Maps size guide landscape
12x16in (30x40cm) 16x20in (40x50cm) 18x24in (45x60cm) 24x36in (60x90cm)

 

Unique Maps size guide portrait maps
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 me for pricing.

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

Need help ordering?

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This is a designer face mask / neck gaiter / snood featuring a rare, colour map of central Edinburgh drawn by W.B. Clarke and published by George Cox in 1853.

Like many old cities, you can see that central Edinburgh hasn't fundamentally changed in at least 150 years! The central area of Queen Street, George Street and Princes Street has already been laid down. Obviously Calton Hill and Arthurs Seat haven't moved.

Even the Edinburgh and Glasgow railway already exists with the central city Canal Street station - a street and station that no longer exists, instead replaced by Edinburgh Waverley.

The Water of Leith is coloured a lovely blue and wends its way across the left side of the map. A highly detailed engraving of Edinburgh Castle is inset on the left.

A nice touch on this map is that you can see where buildings and streets are scheduled to be built but haven't yet been constructed.

This face mask would make a lovely gift for anyone who lives in or who has Edinburgh close to their heart.

This face shield can be used as a headband, bandana, balaclava, wristband or neck warmer. This is not a medical grade face mask, but it could still help prevent the spread of coronavirus/covid-19 if you wear it when you go outside.

You can also buy a beautiful printed version of this map, and we can frame it for you as well. See the listing here: https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/820955907/old-map-of-edinburgh-in-1853-a-rare

The face mask is:
- 95% polyester, 5% elastane (fabric composition may vary by 1%)
- Fabric weight: 6.19 oz/yd² (210 g/m²)
- Breathable fabric
- Washable and reusable
- Four-way stretch fabric that stretches and recovers on the cross and lengthwise grains
- One size
- Printed on one side, reverse side is left blank

For most orders, delivery time is about 3 working days. Personalised and custom made maps take longer, as I have to do the personalisation and send it to you for approval, which usually takes a day or two.

Please note that for larger framed orders (over 40in/100cm), and some other framed sizes, the delivery time will be closer to 7-10 days.

If you need your order to arrive by a certain date, please contact me before you order so that we can find the best way of making sure you get your order in time.

I print and frame maps in 22 countries around the world. This means your map will be made locally, which cuts down on delivery time and reduces the chance of your map being damaged during delivery. There won't be any extra taxes or duties to pay, and we'll put less CO2 into the air.

All of my maps are well packaged and sent in a rugged tube if unframed, or surrounded by foam if framed.

I try to send out all maps within 1 or 2 days of receiving your order, though some products (like face masks or mugs) can take longer to make.

If you select Express Delivery at checkout your order we will prioritise your order and send it out by 1-day courier (Fedex, DHL, UPS, Parcelforce).

We can sometimes do next-day delivery if you order before 10am. But usually it's best to contact me first before you order.

Read my full delivery and local production guide

My standard frame is a gallery style black ash hardwood frame. It is simple and quite modern looking. My standard frame is around 20mm (0.8in) wide.

I use super-clear acrylic (perspex/acrylite) for the frame glass. It's lighter and safer than glass - and it looks better, as the reflectivity is lower.

Six standard frame colours are available for free (black, dark brown, dark grey, oak, white and antique gold). Custom framing and mounting/matting is available if you're looking for something else.

Most maps are also available as a framed canvas. The map is printed on matte (not shiny) canvas, stretched over a box frame, and then 'floated' within a simple wood frame. The end result is quite beautiful, and there's no glazing in front of your map.

All frames are provided "ready to hang", with either a string or brackets on the back. Very large frames will have heavy duty hanging plates and/or a mounting baton. If you have any questions, please get in touch.

See some examples of my framed maps and framed canvas maps.

Alternatively, I can also supply old maps on canvas, foam board, cotton rag and other materials.

If you want to frame your map yourself, please read my map size guide first.

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My maps are extremely high quality reproductions of original maps.

I source original, rare maps from libraries, auction houses and private collections around the world, restore them at my London workshop, and then use specialist giclée inks and printers to create beautiful maps that look even better than the original.

My maps are printed on acid-free archival matte (not glossy) paper that feels very high quality and almost like card. In technical terms the paper weight/thickness is 10mil/200gsm. It's perfect for framing.

I print with Epson ultrachrome giclée UV fade resistant pigment inks - some of the best inks you can find.

I can also make maps on canvas, cotton rag and other exotic materials.

Learn more about The Unique Maps Co.

Map personalisation

If you're looking for the perfect anniversary or housewarming gift, I can personalise your map to make it truly unique. For example, I can add a short message, or highlight an important location, or add your family's coat of arms.

The options are almost infinite. Please see my map personalisation page for some wonderful examples of what's possible.

To order a personalised map, select "personalise your map" before adding it to your basket.

Get in touch if you're looking for more complex customisations and personalisations.

Map ageing

I have been asked hundreds of times over the years by customers if they could buy a map that looks even older.

Well, now you can, by selecting Aged before you add a map to your basket.

All the product photos you see on this page show the map in its Original form. This is what the map looks like today.

If you select Aged, I will age your map by hand, using a special and unique process developed through years of studying old maps, talking to researchers to understand the chemistry of aging paper, and of course... lots of practice!

If you're unsure, stick to the Original colour of the map. If you want something a bit darker and older looking, go for Aged.

See some amazing examples of Aged maps.

If you are not happy with your unique map for any reason, contact me for a no-quibble refund.

I am very confident you will like your old map. I have been doing this since 1984. I'm a 5-star Etsy seller. I have sold tens of thousands of maps and have over 4,000 real 5-star reviews.

I use a unique process to restore my maps that is massively time consuming and labour intensive. Hunting down the original maps can take months. I use state of the art and eye-wateringly expensive technology to scan and restore the maps. As a result, I guarantee my maps are a cut above the rest - that's why I can offer a no-quibble refund.

Almost all of my maps look amazing at large sizes (200cm, 6.5ft+) and I can frame and deliver them to you as well, via special oversized courier. Contact me to discuss your specific needs.

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