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Original Antique Hand-Colored Map of Southern Scotland, ca.1600
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Antique map of Southern Scotland. This map was published by G. Mercator, he also published a map of Northern Scotland titled 'Scotiae Regnum'. Both maps were published on individual sheets.
Artists and Engravers: Gerard Mercator (1512 - 1594) originally a student of philosophy was one of the most renowned cosmographers and geographers of the 16th century, as well as an accomplished scientific instrument maker. He is most famous for introducing Mercators Projection, a system which allowed navigators to plot the same constant compass bearing on a flat map.
Condition: Good, original/contemporary hand coloring. General age-related toning and some soiling, mainly in margins. Minor wear and a few small repairs. Latin text on verso, please study image carefully.
- Dimensions:Height: 15.56 in (39.5 cm)Width: 20.08 in (51 cm)Depth: 0 in (0.02 mm)
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- Period:1600-1609
- Date of Manufacture:circa 1600
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- Seller Location:Langweer, NL
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