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The World, on Mercators Projection.
| Article ID | W0313 |
Title | The World, on Mercators Projection. |
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. 1807 |
Artist | Wilkes |
| Place of Publication | London |
| Dimensions (cm) | 25 x 37 cm |
| Condition | Centerfold, some perfectly retorations |
| Coloring | original colored |
| Technique | Steel engraving |
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67.50 €
( A reproduction can be ordered individually on request. )