Designatio Orbis Christiani - Antique map

Author: Mercator, Gerardus

Publisher: Hondius, Jodocus

Published: Amsterdam

Publishing year: 1609

The World (thematic map). "Designatio Orbis Christiani". Orig. copperplate engraving from Mercator's Atlas Minor. Published by J. Hondius in Amsterdam, 1609. With ornamental title cartouche. 15:19 cm (6 x 7 1/2 inch.).

Shirley: The Mapping of the World, map 260; Koeman III, map 0001H:351, ed. 351:21 (1609 Atlas Minor [Ger.]). - One of the earliest thematic maps showing the dispersion of major religions around the world. Various symbols are used to indentify different religious groups including Christians (cross), Muslims (crescent), and idolaters (arrow). - Right margin trimmed (approx. 3 mm from the plate) and set with paper from the time.

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Tags: Antique map, Antique maps, Old maps, The World - thematic map, Designatio Orbis Christiani, copperplate engraving, Gerardus Mercator, Jodocus Hondius, Atlas Minor, 1609