Europe - European Russia

Type: Copperplate engraving on copper, with period border coloration; Support: Heavy laid paper; Condition: Excellent plate impression, period coloration, good preservation with slight traces of foxing and browning; The left and right margins show evident signs of wear, with fraying, small tears and losses along the outer edge. The paper shows a light and natural browning of time; Editorial fold, restoration along the left and right sides; all as per the photos; Shipping: Insured shipping via Bartolini/DPD courier. To benefit from the insurance coverage, any damage to the package must be disputed and reported to the courier at delivery. Otherwise, it will not be possible to activate the insurance reimbursement procedure; Provenance: From a private collection; Gerardus Mercator (Latinization of Geert De Kremer, 1512–1594) was the most important Flemish mathematician, geographer and cartographer in history, renowned for revolutionizing navigation by introducing the Mercator projection in 1569 and for coining the term "Atlas" to describe a coordinated collection of geometric maps.

Estimate:£41.87

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