16th Century Gerardus Mercator Double Hemisphere Map – Antique World Map, Vintage Exploration Era Chart, Historic Reproduction Print

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Gerardus Mercator Double Hemisphere Map – 16th Century

This detailed reproduction of the Gerardus Mercator Double Hemisphere Map from the 16th century captures the world as understood by explorers during the early age of global navigation. The map displays both the eastern and western hemispheres in a decorative double-hemisphere style, with detailed illustrations of continents and oceans. Gerardus Mercator, one of history’s most renowned cartographers, was instrumental in the development of modern mapping techniques, including the Mercator projection, which revolutionized navigation.

This historically significant map provides a captivating view of how the world was visualized during the 1500s, making it an excellent piece for historians, collectors, and enthusiasts of early cartography.

I personally digitally restore and clean up the original scanned image, adjusting colors, exposure, and fixing blemishes to produce a high-quality print. However, to maintain the vintage look and historical accuracy, I retain some imperfections.

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Sure, you might find similar prints elsewhere, but not all prints are equal. I use a high-end lab with professional photo printers, high-quality archival inks, and acid-free archival Lustre paper—a premium, heavier paper offering vibrant colors with a fingerprint-resistant, glare-free matte finish. Prints are available in all popular sizes; select your size when ordering. Please note that listing photos are low resolution, but high-resolution files are used for printing. Prints are unframed; frames shown are for illustration purposes only.

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