A truly encyclopaedic world atlas delivered in a luxury large format slipcase plus free wall map. An introductory section places Earth in the context of our solar system and then explains its structure (plate tectonics, geological composition), describes the elements that shaped its surface (wind, heat, and ice), and graphs world populations and economic and political systems. There are at least two types of maps for each region: One shows the physical layout of the region and includes colour-coded points of interest such as the urban/rural breakdown of a country or its modes of transportation. The other is a beautifully detailed satellite-image map. Photographs surround each map, pinpointing important features. The atlas includes useful indexes, such as country facts, a geographical glossary, and a name index. Original sale price AUD$145I am very happy to combine postage for multiple purchases – please contact me before paying for multiple items so that I can provide a revised invoice. I do not require immediate payment on Buy It Now listings. Ebay does not automatically calculate combined postage. I will do my best to save you some $$$! However, some items are just too big and fragile to be sent combined – please ask what options I can offer before bidding. Please request a combined invoice from me directly before paying, otherwise your items will be sent separately. Please do not select Local Pickup to avoid paying postage costs if you wish to combine postage with another item already purchased – this will result in cancellation of your order.Discounts are available for multiple purchases – PLEASE CONTACT ME BEFORE BUYING. Pickup is available from Wetherill Park, Sydney, NSW – cash or Paypal. I do not deliver.All items are sent by Australia Post Standard Mail with tracking.INTERNATIONAL BUYERS – All items are shipped by Australia Post Standard Airmail which includes tracking. Due to the repeated loss of parcels, I no longer ship by Economy Air. Buyers are responsible for all custom/duty tax costs. Please contact me if you have any questions or need further information.