Gerardus Mercator (5 March 1512 in Rupelmonde, Belgium - 2 December 1594 in Duisburg, Germany) was a 16th-century geographer, cosmographer and cartographer from the County of Flanders. He is most renowned for creating the 1569 world map based on a new projection (until today called Mercator projection) which represented sailing courses of constant bearing (rhumb lines) as straight lines-an innovation that is still employed in nautical charts.
Germany (North Rhine-Westphalia) and the Netherlands. "Descriptio Fluminum Rheni, Vahalis et Mosae". Orig. copperplate engraving Mercator's Atlas Minor. Published by J. Janssonius in Amterdam, 1648-51. 15,5:20,5 cm.
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.
Papal States. "Dominium Ecclesiasticum in Italia". Orig. copper-engraving from the German edition of Mercator's Atlas Minor published in Amsterdam by J. Janssonius, 1648. Engraved by P. Kaerius. With ornamental title-cartouche and another ornamental cartouche with the scale of map.
"Eboracum, Lincolnia, Derbia, Staffordia, Notinghamia, Lecestria, Rutlandia, et Norfolcia". Orig. copper-engraving from Mercator's Atlas Minor published in Amsterdam by J. Janssonius, 1648. With engraved German heading-title ("Von Engelandt"),...
"Eboracum, Lincolnia, Derbia, Stafford, etc.". Orig. copper-engraving from Mercator's Atlas Minor published in Amsterdam by J. Hondius, 1609. With great ornamental title-cartouche with a scale of map ("Milliaria Anglica"). 13:17 cm (5 x 6 3/4 inch.).
Sicily, Sardinia, Corsica. "Evr. VII. Tab.". Orig. copperplate engraving, G. Mercator after C. Ptolemy's map. Published in Duisburg by G. von Kempen, 1584. Magnificent old colouring. With title above the map and great ornamental cartouche. 32,5:47,5 cm.
Morocco. "Fessae Regnum". Orig. copper-engraving from G. Mercator's Atlas Minor. Published in Amsterdam by J. Hondius, C. Claesz. and J, Jansz., 1607. With ornamental title-cartouche and a ship. 15,5:19 cm.
"Fionia". Orig. copper-engraving from the French edition of G. Mercator's Atlas Minor. Published in Amsterdam by J. Hondius with C. Claesz. and J. Jansz., 1608. With ornamental title-cartouche, another ornamental cartouche with the scale of map...
Funen (Denmark)."Fionia". Orig. copper-engraving from the French edition of G. Mercator's Atlas Minor. Published in Amsterdam by J. Hondius with C. Claesz. and J. Jansz., 1608. With ornamental title-cartouche, another ornamental cartouche with...
Flanders. "Flandriae Comitatus Descriptio". Orig. copperplate engraving after G. Mercator's map of the region. Published by A. Ortelius in Antwerp, 1595. With ornemental title cartouche with a coat of arms. 37,5:49 cm.
Friuli, Slovenia, Istria. "Forum Iulium, Karstia, Carniola, Histria et Windorum Marchia". Orig. coppreplate engraving after G. Mercator's map of the region. Published by H. Hondius in Amsterdam, 1630. 34,5:47 cm.
"Frisia Occidentalis". Copper-engraving according to G. Mercator's map of the region. Published by J. Janssonius in Amsterdam, 1648-51. With ornamental and heraldic title-cartouche, German title above the map ("Von Westfrieszlandt.") and another...
"Gallia". Orig. copper-engraving by G. Mercator, published by Mercator's heirs, 1585. Original old colouring. With ornamental title-cartouche and another ornamental cartouche with the scale of map ("Mil. communia Gallie"). 35,5:40,5 cm (14 x 16...
"Geldria et Transisulana. Le Duché de Gueldres". Orig. copper-engraving from Mercator's Atlas Minor published by J. Hondius, 1609. With ornamental title-cartouche, "Miliaria Germanica" in lower right corner and Fr. heading title. 13:18,5 cm (5 x...
Greece. "Graecia". Orig. copper-engraving, G. Mercator (1512-1594). Published in Amsterdam, ca. 1590. Original old colouring. With coloured ornamental title-cartouche. 36,5:47 cm (14 1/2 x 18 1/2 inch.).
Greece. "Graecia". Orig. copper-engraving after G. Mercator's map of Greece. Published by H. Hondius in Amsterdam, 1630. Original old colouring. With coloured ornamental title-cartouche and the scale of map ("Miliaria Italica communia"). 36,5:47 cm (14...
Greece. "Graecia". Orig. copper-engraving from Mercator's "Atlas Minor". Published in Amsterdam by J. Hondius, C. Claesz. and J. Jansz., 1607. With ornamental title-cartouche and with the scale of map ("Milliaria Italica"). 14,5:18,5 cm.
"Groninga Dominium". Copper-engraving by P. Kaerius according to G. Mercator's map of the region. Published by J. Janssonius in Amsterdam, 1648-51. With ornamental title-cartouche, German title above the map ("Von Groninger-Landt.") and...
Guinea. "Guinea". Orig. copper-engraving from G. Mercator's Atlas Minor. Published in Amsterdam by J. Hondius, C. Claesz. and J, Jansz., 1607. With ornamental title-cartouche, the scale of map, a sea-creature and a cartouche with inset map of Saint Thomas (São Tomé) Island. 15:19 cm.
Guinea. "Guinea". Orig. copper-engraving from G. Mercator's Atlas Minor. Engraved by P. Kaerius (van den Keere). Published in Amsterdam by J. Janssonius, 1648-51. With ornamental title-cartouche, the scale of map and a cartouche with inset map of Saint Thomas (São Tomé) Island. 14:18,5 cm.
Switzerland. "Helvetia". Orig. copper-engraving from G. Mercator's Atlas Minor. Published by J. Hondius, C. Claesz. and J. Jansz. in Amsterdam, 1609. With ornamental title-cartouche and another cartouche with the scale of map ("Miliaria heluetica...
Switzerland. "Helvetia cum finitimis regionibus confoederatis". Orig. copperplate engraving, G. Mercator, 1585. Published by H. Hondius in Amsterdam, 1630. With ornamental title-cartouche and another cartouche with the scale of map. 35:47 cm.
Mexico."Hispania Nova". Orig. copper-engraving from Latin ed. of G. Mercator's Atlas Minor, published by J. Hondius, with C. Claesz. and J. Jansz. in Amsterdam, 1607. With ornamental title-cartouche and another ornamental cartouche with the scale...
Mexico."Hispaniae Novae nova descriptio". Orig. copper-engraving from the German ed. of G. Mercator's Atlas Minor. Engraved by P. Kaerius (van den Keere), published by J. Janssonius in Amsterdam, 1648-51. With ornamental title-cartouche with the...
Hungary. "Hungaria". Orig. copperplate engraving after G. Mercator's map of the region. Published in Amsterdam by J. Hondius, with C. Claesz. and Jan Jansz., 1609. With ornamental title-cartouche with the scale of map ("Mill. Germanica"). 15:18 cm .
Japan."Iapan I.". Orig. copper-engraving from G. Mercator's Atlas Minor. Published by J. Hondius in Amsterdam, 1609. With great ornamental title-cartouch with the scale of map and a wind-rose. 13:17 cm (5 1/4 x 6 3/4 inch.).
Japan."Iapan I.". Orig. copper-engraving from G. Mercator's Atlas Minor. Published by J. Hondius in Amsterdam, 1609. With great ornamental title-cartouch with the scale of map and a wind-rose. 13:17 cm (5 1/4 x 6 3/4 inch.).
Japan."Iaponia et Terra Eso". Orig. copper-engraving from G. Mercator's Atlas Minor. Published by J. Janssonius in Amsterdam, 1651. With German title ("Von Iapan") above the map, ornamental title-cartouche, another cartouche with the scale of map...
Japan."Iaponia et Terra Eso". Orig. copper-engraving from G. Mercator's Atlas Minor. Published by J. Janssonius in Amsterdam, 1651. With German title ("Von Iapan") above the map, ornamental title-cartouche, another cartouche with the scale of map...
East Indies. "Insulae Indiae orientalis". Orig. copperplate engraving from Mercator's Atlas Minor. Published by J. Hondius in Amsterdam, 1608. With ornamental title cartouche. 14,5:19,5 cm.
East Indies. "Insulae Indiae Orientalis". Orig. copperplate engraving from Mercator's Atlas Minor. Published by J. Janssonius in Amsterdam, 1648. With ornamental title cartouche. 14,5:19,5 cm.
Moluccas. "Insularum Moluccarum Nova descriptio". Orig. copperplate engraving from Mercator's Atlas Minor. Published by J. Janssonius in Amsterdam, 1648. With ornamental title cartouche. 14,5:20 cm.
Iceland. "Islandia". Orig. copperplate engraving, G. Mercator. Published in Duisburg by Mercator's heirs, 1595. Orig. old colouring. With ornamental title cartouche. 28,5:44 cm.
Italy. "Italia". Orig. copperplate engraving, G. Mercator, Duisburg, 1589. Orig. old colouring. With ornamental title-cartouche, a scale of map ("Miliaria Italica communia"), a ship and a sea-creature. 37:47 cm.
"Iutia septentrionalis (Daniae II. Tabula)". Copper-engraving by G. Mercator, published ca. 1595. Original old colouring. With coloured ornamental cartouche. 29:40 cm (11 1/2 x 15 3/4 inch.).
"Iutia Septentrionalis". Orig. copper-engraving from the German edition of G. Mercator's Atlas Minor. Published in Amsterdam by J. Janssonius, 1648. With ornamental title-cartouche with the scale of map ("Miliaria Germanica") and German title...
"Iutia Septentrionalis". Orig. copper-engraving from the French edition of G. Mercator's Atlas Minor. Published in Amsterdam by J. Hondius with C. Claesz. and J. Jansz., 1609. With ornamental title-cartouche with the scale of map ("Miliaria...
"Lancastria, Cestria, Caernarvan, Denbich, Flint, Merionidh, Montgomery, Salopia, Cardigan, Radnor, Wigornia, et Ins. Anglesey". Orig. copper-engraving from Mercator's Atlas Minor published in Amsterdam by J. Janssonius, 1648. With engraved...
Liège. "Leodiensis Dioecesis typus". Orig. copper-engraving from Mercator's 'Atlas'. Published by J. Hondius in Amstardam, 1630. Engraved by B. van Doetecum. Coloured. With 2 ornamental cartouches. 33,5:48,5 cm.
Latvia and Estonia. "Livonia". Orig. copperplate engraving, G. Mercator, 1589. Published by H. Hondius in Amsterdam, 1630. With ornamental title-cartouche and the scale of map. 36,5:47 cm.
Northwestern Lombardy and Canton of Valais (Switzerland). "Lombardiae Alpestris pars occidentalis cum Valesia". Orig. copperplate engraving, G. Mercator, Duisburg, 1589. Orig old colouring. With ornamental title cartouche. 35,5:45 cm.
Northwestern Lombardy and Canton of Valais (Switzerland). "Lombardiae Alpestris pars occidentalis cum Valesia". Orig. copperplate engraving from Mercator-Hondius Atlas. Published in Amsterdam by H. Hondius, 1630. With ornamental title cartouche. 35,5:45 cm.
"Lotharingia Ducatus". Orig. copper-engraving by G. Mercator, published by Mercator's heirs, 1585. Original old colouring. With ornamental title-cartouche. 36,5:47,5 cm (14 1/4 x 18 3/4 inch.).
Greece, Abania and Macedonia. "Macedonia, Epir et Achaia". Orig. copper-engraving from the French ed. of Mercator's "Atlas Minor". Published in Amsterdam by J. Hondius, C. Claesz. and J. Jansz., 1607. With ornamental title-cartouche with the scale of map ("Milliaria Italica"). 14,5:17,5 cm.
Greece, Mediterranean Sea."Macedonia, Epirus et Achaia". Copper-engraving by G. Mercator (from Mercator's atlas, 1589-1595). Original old colouring. With col. ornamental cartouche. 36:43,5 cm (14 1/4 x 17 inch.).
Greece, Abania and Macedonia. "Macedonia, Epirus et Achaia". Orig. copper-engraving from the German ed. of Mercator's "Atlas Minor". Published in Amsterdam by J. Janssonius, 1648-52. With ornamental title-cartouche with the scale of map ("Miliaria Italica") and Ger. title ("Macedonia, Epirvs und Achaia") above the map. 14,5:20,5 cm (5 3/4 x 8 inch.).
"Macedonia, Epirus et Achaia". Copper-engraving by G. Mercator (from Mercator's Tabulae Geographicae atlas, 1589-1595). Original old colouring. With col. ornamental cartouche. 36:43,5 cm (14 1/4 x 17 inch.).
"Marcha Anconitana cum Spoletano Ducatu". Orig. copper-engraving from G. Mercator's Atlas Minor. Published by J. Hondius, C. Claesz. and J. Jansz. in Amsterdam, 1607.
Marche and Spoleto. "Marchia Anconitana cum Spoletano Ducatu". Orig. copperplate engraving, G. Mercator, Duisburg, 1585. Original old colouring. With ornamental title-cartouche and the scale of map. 34,5:45,5 cm.
Morocco. "Marocchi Regnum". Orig. copper-engraving from Mercator's Atlas Minor. Published in Amsterdam by J. Hondius, 1609. 15,5:19 cm.