MERCATOR (GERARD) Italiae, Sclavoniae, et Graeciae tabulae geographicae; Galliae tabule geographicae; Belgii in ferioris geographichae tabule; Germaniae tabule geographicae, 4 parts in 1 vol., text in Latin, 4 engraved titles, engraved portrait of Mercator, 75 engraved maps (all but one double-page), including the additional World twin-hemisphere [Shirley 157; cf. Koeman Me 12, no.74 with Latin text in 20 lines] and Europe [cf. Koeman Me 12, no.75] maps, some spotting and toning throughout, dampstain touching text of dedication leaf of Italian section, the portrait mounted on a stub, minor wormholes to fore-edge margin of 14 maps, and 4 pin-prick marks to final 9 maps and last text leaves of the German section, 4 parts in 1 vol., seventeenth-century vellum gilt, initials 'D.S./M.M.' in corners, and arms of the dukes of Montalto di Fragnito in centre, some marks and light abrasions, spine repaired [Koeman Me 11, Me 9], folio (410 x 275mm.), [Duisburg, 1595] Footnotes: The sections devoted to Italy, France, the Low Countries, and Germany, the Balkans and Greece of Mercator's great Atlas sive cosmographiae, considered the first truly modern scientific atlas. Originally published in Duisburg in 1589, this issue was printed in 1595. It includes two additional important maps, including Rumbold Mercator's twin-hemisphere world map 'Orbis terrae compendiosa descriptio', and the portrait of Mercator. Provenance: Montalto Family, Dukes of Fragnito, family arms on binding, and by descent; David Montalto Collection. This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: • • Zero rated for VAT, no VAT will be added to the Hammer Price or the Buyer's Premium. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing