An imaginative and stylish alternative to traditional Christmas cards, or to cards for any occasion – a beautifully drawn, historical image of Christmas Island. Christmas Island was discovered by Captain William Mynors of the Royal Mary, an English East India Company vessel, who named the island when he sailed past it on Christmas Day in 1643.The card, printed on good quality paper, has no message inside so can be used for any occasion, measures 16.5 x 11.5cm, and is sold as a set of five copies supplied with matching size white envelopes.The same design, exclusive to Stanfords, is also available as a gift wrapping paper.