Highlighted world maps and atlases

The 'Atlas' by Mercator and Hondius Cuba or Cyprus?

The world according to De Bosatlas between 1877 and 1939 The most famous school atlas in the Netherlands in text and images

The world atlas by Ortelius The first atlas in the world

'Thresoor der zeevaert' by Waghenaer The first handy maritime atlas in the world

World map Gastaldi by Gerard de Jode Iconic world view of the 16th century

World map Mercator by Lafreri An unusual view of a fairly unknown world!