Map of the Ancient World - Vintage Pictorial Map by Gerard Mercator 1578

Description: Enjoy a taste of Aloha with these beautiful Fine Art Prints by Pacifica Island Art - printed in Maui, Hawaii. This print will look wonderful framed in the home, office or restaurant and is perfect for the Vintage Art Collector. ABOUT THE ARTIST: Gerard Mercator Gerard Mercator (1512-1594) was a 16th-century geographer, cosmographer and cartographer from Flanders. He is most renowned for creating the 1569 world map based on a new projection which represented sailing courses of constant bearing (rhumb lines) as straight lines—an innovation that is still employed in nautical charts. Mercator was one of the pioneers of cartography and is widely considered the most notable figure of the school in its golden age (approximately 1570s–1670s). In his own day, he was a notable as maker of globes and scientific instruments. In addition, he had interests in theology, philosophy, history, mathematics and geomagnetism. He was also an accomplished engraver and calligrapher. Unlike other great scholars of the age he traveled little and his knowledge of geography came from his library of over one thousand books and maps, from his visitors and from his vast correspondence (in six languages) with other scholars, statesmen, travelers, merchants and seamen. Mercator's early maps were in large formats suitable for wall mounting but in the second half of his life, he produced over 100 new regional maps in a smaller format suitable for binding into his Atlas of 1595. This was the first appearance of the word Atlas in reference to a book of maps. Mercator wrote on geography, philosophy, chronology and theology. All of the wall maps were engraved with copious text on the region concerned. Above all he was pious and studious until his dying days. {{description}} IMAGE AVAILABLE IN THE FOLLOWING PAPER/MEDIA TYPES AND SIZES PREMIUM FINE ART MATTE PAPER PRINTS We use a Heavyweight Paper - 12 mils thick (230 gsm) - with a Bright White Matte Finish - Archival Quality Fade Resistant Pigmented Inks PRINT SIZES AVAILABLE (OVERALL SIZE): 11 x 14 in — $27.98 16 x 20 in — $44.98 18 x 24 in — $49.98 20 x 26 in — $69.98 24 x 36 in — $79.98 30 x 44 in — $99.98 PREMIUM GLOSS CANVAS PRINTS We use a Bright White Heavyweight Canvas - 21 mils Thick (440 gsm) - Cotton Poly Blend - Archival (55 plus Years) - Archival Quality Fade Resistant Pigmented Inks PRINT SIZES AVAILABLE: Image Size 11 x 14 in - with a 2-inch white border. Overall Canvas Size: 15 x 18 in — $49.98 Image Size 16 x 20 in - with a 2-inch white border. Overall Canvas Size: 20 x 24 in — $89.98 Image Size 20 x 26 in - with a 2-inch white border. Overall Canvas Size: 24 x 30 in — $134.98 Image Size 27 x 40 in - with a 2-inch white border. Overall Canvas Size: 31 x 44 in — $199.98 BAMBOO FINE ART PAPER PRINTS We use a Museum Quality Bamboo Fine Art Paper - 20 mils thick (290 gsm) - with a Natural Warm Toned White Lightly Textured Finish - Archival Quality Fade Resistant Pigmented Inks PRINT SIZES AVAILABLE (OVERALL SIZE): 12 x 16 in — $29.98 17 x 22 in — $49.98 18 x 24 in — $59.98 24 x 32 in — $89.98 METAL ART SIGNS Our Metal Art Signs come with 4 Pre-drilled Holes for Easy Hanging - Matte Finish (OVERALL SIZE): 8 x 12 in — $14.98 POSTER MATTE PAPER PRINTS We use a Premium Eco-Friendly Paper - 9 mils thick (216 gsm) - Made with Total Chlorine Free (TCF) and Elemental Chlorine Free (ECF) virgin fiber content - 10% post-consumer - Process Chlorine Free (PCF) and lignin-free fiber PRINT SIZES AVAILABLE (OVERALL SIZE): 9 x 12 in — $12.98 10 x 14 in — $15.98 12 x 18 in — $19.98 13 x 19 in — $22.98 JAPANESE RICE PAPER PRINTS We use 100% Natural Unryu Japanese Rice Paper - Made From Natural Mulberry and Hemp Fibers using traditional Japanese Washi Techniques - Made by the Awagami Factory in Tokushima, Japan. - Archival Quality Fade Resistant Pigmented Inks PRINT SIZES AVAILABLE (OVERALL SIZE): 12 x 16 in — $31.98 17 x 22 in — $59.98 18 x 24 in — $64.98 24 x 32 in — $99.98 WOOD ART SIGNS Our Wood Art Signs are printed in the USA on Sustainable Birch - come with 4 Pre-drilled Holes for Easy Hanging - Matte Finish (OVERALL SIZE): 8 x 12 in — $19.98 ITEM DESCRIPTION AND PRODUCTION PROCESS We offer these exceptional fine art reproductions in the highest possible poster print quality. Our production process begins by scanning original artifacts from the period at ultra high resolution thus capturing every detail. Afterwards we perform digital restorations in order to bring these often stained, damaged or faded works back to their original glory. This is then followed up by proofing and color correction to ensure that the reproduction print matches the original accurately in every aspect and is rendered in vivid, pure color. PAYMENTS We accept major credit cards - VISA, Mastercard, American Express, Discover. We also accept PayPal as a method of payment. Please note that you do not need to have a PayPal account to pay using PayPal, just a valid debit or credit card. SHIPPING & PACKAGING All Items are shipped in strong walled cardboard packages to ensure safe delivery. We ship via USPS Priority Mail with insurance coverage and tracking service. You will receive a message from us with the Tracking number as soon as your package has been delivered to the Post Office. To check the progress of your package, please go to the USPS website to track your order. We also offer FEDEX service by request. Please ask for quote (we only bill you actual cost incurred, we never charge a handling fee). WE OFFER A “NO QUESTIONS ASKED” MONEY BACK GUARANTEE ON ALL PURCHASES. Customer Satisfaction is our goal - please let us know if there is any problem with your order and we will try our best to make you a happy customer! Pacifica Island Art, Inc. was founded in 1990 and is based on the beautiful island of Maui, Hawaii. We publish Fine Art, Photographs and Vintage Images in the form of Giclee Art Prints and Posters, Greeting Cards, Postcards, Souvenir and Gift items. Pacifica abides by environmentally friendly methods of production. We create items of superior quality and strive to deliver the best customer service. We thank you for your interest and invite you to contact us- we love to hear from you! Aloha from the Pacifica Team!

Price: 14.98 USD

Location: Haiku HI

End Time: 2025-01-15T02:25:18.000Z

Shipping Cost: 5.95 USD