Persici vel Sophorum Regni Typus

Mercator Gerhard ( 1512 - 1594 ) Duisburg

Published by Artist: Mercator Gerhard ( - 1594 ) Duisburg issued in: Duisburg; - Gerardus Mercator (1512 - 1594) He was a cartographer philosopher and mathematician He is best known for his work in cartography in particular the world map of 1569 based on a new projection which represented sailing courses of constant bearing as straight lines He is renowned to the present day as the cartographer who created a world map based on a new projection which represented sailing courses of constant bearing as straight lines In his own day he was the world's most famous geographer but in addition he had interests in theology philosophy history mathematics and magnetism as well as being an accomplished engraver calligrapher and maker of globes and scientific instru, 1512

Technic: Copper print, colorit: colored, condition: Very good, size (in cm): 35,5 x 50 cm; - Detailed and decorative map of the Persian Empire. Seller Inventory # ASA055_500

Bibliographic Details

Title: Persici vel Sophorum Regni Typus
Publisher: Artist: Mercator Gerhard ( - 1594 ) Duisburg issued in: Duisburg; - Gerardus Mercator (1512 - 1594) He was a cartographer philosopher and mathematician He is best known for his work in cartography in particular the world map of 1569 based on a new projection which represented sailing courses of constant bearing as straight lines He is renowned to the present day as the cartographer who created a world map based on a new projection which represented sailing courses of constant bearing as straight lines In his own day he was the world's most famous geographer but in addition he had interests in theology philosophy history mathematics and magnetism as well as being an accomplished engraver calligrapher and maker of globes and scientific instru
Publication Date: 1512