Gerhard Mercator. Map of northwestern France at Biscay, 'Poictou sive Pictaviae descriptio', 1609
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Gerhard Mercator (1512-1594). Map of northwestern France, 'Poictou sive Pictaviae descriptio', with the infamous waters of Biscay, hand-colored copper engraving. Text in French on the back. Published by J. Hondius, Amsterdam 1609. Sheet size: 45 x 53.5 cm. Unframed. Appears yellowed and stained, repair at center fold.
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