Complectens Indiam intra Gangem
Amsterdam: R. & W. Wetstein, William Smith, 1730.
Map. Copper plate engraving. Image measures 13.25" x 18".
Printed circa 1730, this map of the Indian subcontinent was based on Ptolemy's 2nd century map and refined by Mercator beginning in the 16th century. This 1730 edition features graticule lines and a cartouche with a cherub. Covering an area from the Himalayan Mountains south to the Indian Ocean, the map names many cities and topographical features. The map is in good condition, wear to edges, small tear to top of original center fold line.
Gerard Mercator (1512-1594) was an accomplished mathematician, cartographer, globe maker and engraver best known for the Mercator Projection. Incorporating the newly accepted fact that the world is round, Mercator was able to render longitude lines consistently straight on a chart. Although this requires some distortion, it was of great use for navigators; furthermore, it has since become historically important, as it is still the most commonly used projection today. Binding: Unbound
Language: English
Price: $385.00
Item #332605