The map belongs to the work "atlas sive cosmographicae mediationes de fabrica mundi et fabricati figura" by gerard mercator, whose plates jodocus hondius acquired in 1604, adding those of some countries that mercator had not drawn. On the verso, text in german titled "von gallicia, legio" on sheets with numbers 141 and 144. Frame with marking of degrees and 10' subdivisions. Cardinal points indicated. Meridian of origin of the island of hierro (canary islands). In the upper right corner, an architectural cornucopia cartouche with the title of the map. In the lower left corner, incomplete cornucopia cartouche with graphic scales in spanish leagues and german common miles. Relief represented by dejected mountain profiles. Planimetry with cities represented by a group of buildings, bridges, mills, lighthouses and division of kingdoms. Hydrography represents the main network, with the naming of the most important rivers. The coast is highlighted with horizontal stripes that extend into the rivers. The sea with zigzag stripes simulating waves; two galleons appear as decorative elements. Abundant toponymy in spanish and latin. Some toponyms with a fantasy rubric. Washed in yellow, blue and pink. Dated during the reign of philip iii (1598-1621). Date: circa 1611.
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