Porcacchi’s Map of Constantinople Printed Area Measurement_39.5 x 52.5 cm Mercator coined the term 'atlas'

Mercator coined the term 'atlas' (after the wise

the series of 209 maps published over a 14 year period from 1829 onwards were highly praised for their superior quality

ruled in gilt and blind with gilt oval wreath ornament to covers

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Porcacchi’s Map of Constantinople Printed Area Measurement_39.5 x 52.5 cm Mercator coined the term 'atlas'Constantinopoli Descrittione di Constantinopoli First published in 1572, our example of Porcacchis map of Constantinople is from the second edition of LIsole piu famose del Mondo, one of the most beautifully engraved of the Italian Isolaria or Island books. Condition & Materials Copper engraving, 11 x 15 cm, engraved by Girolamo Porro, set in descriptive Italian text with woodcut headpiece and historiated initial, trivial spotting, black and white.