STRAIT OF MAGELLAN 1609 MERCATOR HONDIUS LARGE NICE UNUSUAL ANTIQUE MAP

Description

Title of the map:
"Exquisita & magno aliquot mensium periculo lustrata et iam retecta Freti Magellanici Facies Eijgentlicke afbeeldinghe der Magellanischer Strate, die nu met veel gevaers ettelijcke Maenden doorsien, van nieus ondeckt is"
Large unusual and nice antique copper engraved map of the strait of Magellan, by
Gerard Mercator (1512-1594),
17th
Century.
Edited by Jodocus Hondius, 1609, in "Gerardi Mercatoris - Atlas sive Cosmographicae de Fabrica Mundi et Fabricati Figura".
This is a rare example of sea chart used by Gerard Mercator, and one of the most fascinating and decorative map of this region.
The south is oriented to the top of the map, an the map is decorated with a magnificent compass indicating the north, and 3 large cartouches. On one of each a profile view of the entrance to the Strait. On the sea, six sailing ships and a seamonster. The southern land is identified as Tierra Del Fuego. In the Strait, there are approximately 20 place names identified.
Size with margins :
51,5 x 37,8 cm / 20 x 14,5 inches
Edition :
Amsterdam, 1609, XVIIe Century, French edition.
Condition :
good condition, small reinforcement in the center lower margin, old colors.
cf. Koeman.
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Due to the age an type of paper, some imperfections are to be expected. Please examine the images provided carefully, and if you have any questions please ask and we will be happy to help you