The atlas that forever changed the way we read the world

Gerardus Mercator Atlas

Foundational work of the modern cartography

reproduced with artisanal fidelity

An exquisite and limited reproduction, created for the true connoisseurs of history and cartography.

Handcrafted binding, the essence of each volume

This edition reproduces the 16th century binding in leather goat's milk, with high-level stampings and finishes, designed to withstand consultation and display.

Specially manufactured paper seeks a tactile sensation close to the original, quality materials are fundamental in our works.

The eight-color printing allows to read nuances and chromatic depth with a fidelity difficult to achieve in standard editions.

The difference a collector notices

The scartivana is a technique of assembling which allows each map to be displayed and appreciated in its entirety, avoiding visual interruptions. This is a technical detail that separates a “nice” facsimile from a “definitive” facsimile.

Each complete map,
Every fold with meaning

The edition includes a protective box with ribbon, designed to preserve and display the piece. as an artistic object

Before GPS, there was an idea that brought order to the planet.

Mercator not only drew maps, introduced a way of projecting the Earth flat that transformed navigation and geographic reading. Its projection (1569) was widely used in nautical charts because it allows to chart a constant course as straight lines.

This Atlas printed in Amsterdam (1607), is the editorial crystallization of that vision: a whole world, bound to last for centuries.

Major cities in Europe, Asia, Africa, America, Asia, Africa and the Americas

Mercator was one of of the first cartographers to depict regions around the world in an atlas format, This made his work of great value both historically and geographically.

Each one is decorated with illustrations that capture their essence, accompanied by texts that give them a universal and didactic character.

Accompanied by a study book in Art Book format.

The book of study by Kevin R. Wittmann, He is a passionate historian and one of the most informative that we have in our catalog. Through his vast knowledge of cartography and history, The new system creates a clear and dynamic environment that allows anyone to enjoy the experience from start to finish, absorbing even the smallest detail with ease.

In its 312 pages, you will be able to know the nooks and crannies of this historic jewel of cartography, as well as to meet its famous author, Gerardus Mercator.