Asia

infoMercator, Gerhard; Hondius, Jodocus; c.1609-1621

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This early 17th century map of Asia by Jodocus Hondius was based on the earlier work of the Gerard Mercator. Hondius republished Mercator’s ‘Atlas’, with additional maps, which was instrumental in re-establishing Mercator’s reputation.

Details
Date
c.1609-1621
Map Maker
Mercator, Gerhard; Hondius, Jodocus
Publication Location
Amsterdam
Attributes

Longitude and Latitude

Scale

Insets

Cartouche

Features

River

Library Catalogue

Main Title
Asia
Barcode
B26056143E
Personal Author
Mercator, Gerhard, 1512-1594; Hondius, Jodocus, 1563-1612
Extent
2 scans.
Description
Published in Mercator-Hondius Atlas minor. Latin text on verso. Relief shown pictorially. Scale not determined.
Imprint
[Amsterdam] : [Publisher not identified], [Between 1609 and 1621]
Date Published
1609-1621
BRN
200184093
Series Title
David Parry Southeast Asian Map Collection

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