Very Old World Map, 1571 by Gerard De Jode - Cordiform Projection, Cherubs, Antarctica, Atlas, Early Colonialism Size:A3 (297x420mm) Higher up on the hillside

Higher up on the hillside you can see the Palazzo Ducale

George Washington Carver

large prints of this map up to 170 inches (430cm) tall

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Very Old World Map, 1571 by Gerard De Jode - Cordiform Projection, Cherubs, Antarctica, Atlas, Early Colonialism Size:A3 (297x420mm) Higher up on the hillsideAn extremely rare and unusual world map by Gerard de Jode, originally published and handcoloured in 1571 and as such, it's one of the first world maps ever produced. The most striking thing about this map, of course, is its cordiform projection literally, heart shaped projection. Beyond its odd projection, which does a reasonable job of portraying the true size of each continent, this map is a beautiful piece of 16th century cartography, with an