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Carte Réduite des Terres et des Mers du Globe Terrestre.
| Article ID | W0314 |
Title | Carte Réduite des Terres et des Mers du Globe Terrestre. |
The map shows the entire world with travel and trade routes in the Atlantic, Indian Ocean, North and South Pacific. The Mercator projection, introduced by Gerardus Mercator in 1569, is a cylindrical map projection developed for navigation. It preserves angles and the shapes of small objects, which made it extremely useful for sailors. | |
| Year | c. 1782 |
Artist | Bonne |
| Place of Publication | Paris |
| Dimensions (cm) | 22,5 x 33,5 cm |
| Condition | Perfect condition |
| Coloring | original colored |
| Technique | Copper print |
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55.50 €
( A reproduction can be ordered individually on request. )