Title / Subject: Weltkarte in Mercators Projection

Date: 1891

Size: the sheet measures approximately 382mm x 472mm; blank verso.

Description: A highly detailed, original, antique map of the World on Mercator's projection. The main map shows territories and shipping routes whilst the smaller inset maps show winds, Telegraph lines, and ocean currents respectively. The map has significant detail and has original colouring. Text in German.

Cartographer / engraver: Adolf Stieler

Provenance: 'Adolf Stieler's Hand-Atlas uber alle Theile der Erde und uber das Weltgebaude', published by Justus Perthes, Gotha, 1891

Condition: Very good condition, original colour, light age toning. Centrefold as published. Please study all the images carefully to fully appreciate the condition. 

Ref: #07077

Authenticity: this is an authentic item, published at the date stated in the title and accompanying description. Where an exact date is not known, the item is dated as circa (c.), e.g. c.1650. This indicates that it may have been printed/published a few years either side of the specified year.

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