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C1631
Asia recens Summa cura delineata
Mapmaker:
Jodocus Hondius (1563 - 1612??)
In 1604 Hondius bought the plates of Mercator’s Atlas and to compete with Ortelius’s Theatrum Orbis Terrarum, added thirty-seven new maps of his own, including three of Asia. The map features two elaborate cartouches at top, one for the title … Read Full Description
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Full Title:
Asia recens Summa cura delineata
Date:
C1631
Mapmaker:
Jodocus Hondius (1563 - 1612??)
Condition:
In good condition, centre fold as issued.
Technique:
Original copper engraving. Coloured.
Image Size:
500mm
x 375mm
AUTHENTICITY
Genuine antique
dated:
1631
Description:
In 1604 Hondius bought the plates of Mercator’s Atlas and to compete with Ortelius’s Theatrum Orbis Terrarum, added thirty-seven new maps of his own, including three of Asia. The map features two elaborate cartouches at top, one for the title and is further embellished with ships and sea creatures. Hondius has improved on the cartography of Japan and Korea.
