1606 China by: Mercator / HondiusBy: Gerard Mercator Jodocus Hondius Date: 1606 (Published) Amsterdam. Original Size: 18 x 13. 5 inches (45. 7 x 34. 3 cm) This is a spectacular reproduction of an exceptional and highly desired map which was originally published by Jodocus Hondius in 1606. It displays much of East Asia, but China is intended as the focal point. Accordingly, the map notes many Chinese provinces, cities, and geographical features, and shows the Great Wall standing along

by sea and by air

isolated mountain range rising from the Great Plains of North America in western South Dakota and extending into Wyoming

and an unidentified gentleman seated in the center

Antarctica

De Wit graces the chart with two beautiful cartouches

This is a fine print reproduction of a 17th century sea chart of the Caribbean

Biplanes dot the sky above the river while myriad seagoing vessels ply the waters

and a whale ornament the Boston Harbor

‘surpassing the boldest dreams of a century ago in this land that grew from gold’

Early cartographers relied on descriptions and surveys of mariners and explorers

1926-Amundsen-Ellsworth-Nobile -- Polar overflight

25 x 85 cm)