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Erdkarte in Mercator’s
| Article ID | W0310 |
Title | Erdkarte in Mercator’s |
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 | ca. 1850 |
Artist | Perthes |
| Place of Publication | Gotha |
| Dimensions (cm) | 19,5 x 23 cm |
| Condition | Some restoration at lower centerfold |
| Coloring | original colored |
| Technique | Steel engraving |
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57.00 €
( A reproduction can be ordered individually on request. )