MERCATOR, Rumold (1545-1599). Orbis Terrae Compendiosa Descriptio. Amsterdam, dated 1587, [but 1628].

MERCATOR, Rumold (1545-1599). Orbis Terrae Compendiosa Descriptio. Amsterdam, dated 1587, [but 1628].

Rumold Mercator's striking world map. Gerard Mercator's great world map of 1569 was condensed into this double-hemisphere map by his son, Rumold. 'The engraving is a model of clarity and neatness, with typical cursive flourishes to the lettering of the sea names' (Shirley). The North Pole is illustrated as a landmass surrounding a sea from which four rivers radiate, and there is a well-depicted northwest passage. A huge southern continent and the bulge in the south west coast of South America indicate the influence of Gerard Mercator. Shirley World 157; Van der Krogt 0001:1A (1:114 1628 French edition of the Atlas).

Engraved double-hemisphere world map, French text on verso, elaborate strapwork borders, armillary sphere, compass rose, galleon and sea monster, 292 x 527mm (plate mark), 465 x 580 (sheet).

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