On offer: an original (i.e. not a later reproduction) scarce antique map "Von Engelandt" with a cartouche "Eboracum, Lincolnia, Derbia, Staffordia, Notinghamia, Lecestria, Rutlandia, et Norfolcia'."
An attractive early map of north east England. Offered with hand colour.
DATE PRINTED: Printed c.1648.
SIZE: The printed area including titles is approx. 20.5 x 15.5 cm, 8 x 6 inches (small) plus margins.
ARTIST/CARTOGRAPHER/ENGRAVER: Drawn by Gerard Mercator (1512 - 1594). Gerardus Mercator ( 5 March 1512 – 2 December 1594) was a 16th-century geographer, cosmographer and cartographer from the County of Flanders. He is most renowned for creating the 1569 world map based on a new projection which represented sailing courses of constant bearing (rhumb lines) as straight lines—an innovation that is still employed in nautical charts. Mercator was a highly influential pioneer in the history of cartography.
PROVENANCE: A plate published in Mercator's "Atlas Minor" published in Amsterdam by J. Janssonius, c.1648. On Mercator's death his plates were sold in auction to J. Janssonius who continued to re-issue them through the 17th century.
TYPE: Antique copper plate engraving printed on paper.
VERSO: There is German text printed on the reverse side.
CONDITION: Very good. Suitable for framing. Please check the scan for any blemishes prior to making your purchase. Virtually all antiquarian maps and prints are subject to some normal aging due to use and time which is not significant unless otherwise stated. A few very short border splits which do not impact the printed image.
AUTHENTICITY: This is an authentic antique print, published at the date stated above. I do not offer reproductions. It is not a modern copy. The term 'original' when applied to a print means that it was printed at the first or original date of publication; it does not imply that the item is unique.
RETURNS POLICY: I offer a no questions returns policy. All I ask is that you pay return shipping and mail back to me in original condition.
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