Antique Map of the World on Mercator's Projection, 1788

Antique map titled 'The World'. Original antique world map, on Mercator's projection. This map originates from 'An Atlas of the World, Compr...

Antique map titled 'Schuine Ronde Aard-Klooten (..)'. Interesting double hemisphere world map with polar projections. In North America, there is a...

Antique map titled 'Nieuwe Wereld Kaart waar in de Reizen van den Hr. Anson rondsom de Wereld'. Original antique map of the world on Mercator'...

The 'World of Mercator's Projection' is a map with a stunning portrayal of global geography and maritime navigation from an era steeped in exploration and discovery. With meticulous detail and precision, this map showcases the world's continents on Mercator's famous projection, capturing the essence of a bygone era's cartographic expertise. Illustrating the courses of chief ocean currents and key navigation tracks between major ports, this map doesn't just depict landmasses but also reveals the vital maritime routes that shaped global trade and exploration. Each line and curve represents the pathways of ancient voyages and modern seafaring, connecting distant shores and continents. Crafted with the precision characteristic of Mercator's projection, this map offers a unique perspective on how sailors and explorers navigated the world's vast oceans. It stands as a testament to the artistry and scientific ingenuity of cartographers of that time, showcasing their commitment to accurate representation amid the challenges of mapping a spherical world on a flat surface. This map isn't just a historical document; it's a captivating piece of cartographic art...

Great map of The Eastern and Western Hemispheres On 2 sheets Copper-plate engraving Drawn and engraved by Thomas Clerk, Edinburgh. Published by Mackenzie And Dent, 1817 ...

This is a framed hand-colored 17th century map of Northern Scotland by Gerard Mercator entitled "Scotiae pars Septentrionalis", published in Amsterdam in 1636. It is a highly detailed map of the northern part of Scotland, with the northwest Highlands and the cities Inverness and Aberdeen, as well as the Orkney Islands and the Hebrides. There is a decorative title cartouche in the upper left corner. The map is presented in an antiqued brown wood...

A framed hand-colored 16th century map of Northern Scotland by Gerard Mercator entitled "Scotiae pars Septentrionalis", published in Amsterdam in 1636. It is a highly detailed map of the northern part of Scotland, with the northwest Highlands and the cities Inverness and Aberdeen, as well as the Orkney Islands and the Hebrides. There is a decorative title cartouche in the upper left corner. The map is presented in an antiqued brown wood...

A 17th century copperplate hand-colored map entitled "The Sixt Table of England" by Gerard Mercator and Jodocus Hondius, published in Amsterdam in 1635 in 'Cosmographicall Descriptio...