PAUL FRASER – Dutch engraver and cartographer Henricus Hondius II (1597-1651) – whose father, Jodocus Hondius, is also no stranger to the auction block – is starring in Old World Auctions’ online historic maps sale. Bidding closed last week. Dated to 1430, this baroque-style world map by Hondius II was created when he updated the Mercator Atlas in response to competition from the Blaeu publishing firm. The map features hemispheres surrounded by captivating representations of the four elements. Read More
