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1630 - MERCATOR, G. / HONDIUS, J. - A large map of Crete, with three smaller views across the top showing the Ionian Islands of Corfu, Cephalonia and Zante.)
Candia cum Insulis.. Corfu Zante, Milo, Nicsia, Santorini. |
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Four views on one sheet: A large map of Crete, with three smaller views across the top showing the Ionian Islands of Kerkira (Corfu), Cephalonia and Zakinthos (Zante.)
The map of Crete names many places, rivers and mountain ranges. Shows the Crete labyrinth Bonifacio, the oldest European labyrinth on record, centrally located on the island.
French text on verso.
Mercator was born in Rupelmonde in Flanders and studied in Louvain under Gemma Frisius, Dutch writer, astronomer and mathematician.
The excellence of his work brought him the patronage of Charles V, but in spite of his favor with the Emperor, he was caught up in the persecution of Lutheran protestants and charged with heresy, fortunately without serious consequences. No doubt the fear of further persecution influenced his move in 1552 to Duisburg, where he continued the production of maps, globes and instruments.
Mercator's sons and grandsons were all cartographers and made their contributions in various ways to his atlas. Rumold, in particular, was responsible for the complete edition in 1595.
French text on verso.
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