LITHVANIA, 1607–1623

Gerard Mercator (mapmaker) – Jodocus Hondius (publisher): “LITHVANIA,”  Amsterdam, in versions in varying sizes (the second 1619 map is 37 x 44 cm / 14.57 x 17.32 inches, and has French text on the verso) published at various times. Mercator’s first edition of this map appeared in 1595. Jodocus Hondius purchased Mercator’s plates in 1604, and editions continued after Hondius’ death in 1612.