Anglia regnum

Cartographer / Artist: Gerard Mercator

Date Created: c. 1595–1606

Medium: Map

Physical Dimensions: 20.3 x 15.0 inches

Geographic Scope: England and Wales, United Kingdom

Archive Catalog ID: 4958

Provenance: The Dr. Joseph R. Rubini Archive

Collection: Europe

Masterfully engraved by Gerard Mercator, this classic Renaissance map details the Kingdom of England and Wales with an ornate strapwork title cartouche, detailed regional nomenclature, and fine decorative elements.

Condition: Moderate chipping, tearing, and paper loss along the outer edges outside the border.. Map image area remains complete and well. preserved.. Light age toning and minor handling marks in margins.. Verso: Moderate age toning and light surface soil.. Verso: Minor paper loss and chipping along left binding edge.. Verso: Paper patch repair on top. Verso: left text block.. Verso: Letterpress text clear and fully legible with page number XII at bottom.

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Europec. 1595–1606

Anglia regnum

By Gerard Mercator

Archival Overview & Authenticated Facts

Authentic period c. 1595–1606 Map by Gerard Mercator documenting England and Wales, United Kingdom. Measures 20.3 x 15.0 inches. Verified original holding from the Dr. Joseph R. Rubini Archive.

Acquisition Status$190
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Physical Specifications & Details

Medium & Technique
Map
Sheet / Plate Size
20.3 x 15.0 inches
Date / Era
c. 1595–1606
Geographic Scope
England and Wales, United Kingdom
Archive Catalog ID
4958
Provenance
The Dr. Joseph R. Rubini Archive
Preservation & Condition Report
  • Moderate chipping, tearing, and paper loss along the outer edges outside the border.
  • Map image area remains complete and well
  • preserved.
  • Light age toning and minor handling marks in margins.
  • Verso: Moderate age toning and light surface soil.
  • Verso: Minor paper loss and chipping along left binding edge.
  • Verso: Paper patch repair on top
  • Verso: left text block.
  • Verso: Letterpress text clear and fully legible with page number XII at bottom.

Historical Context & Archival Analysis

Masterfully engraved by Gerard Mercator, this classic Renaissance map details the Kingdom of England and Wales with an ornate strapwork title cartouche, detailed regional nomenclature, and fine decorative elements.

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