Mercator's World magazine was founded by Edward Aster and published 44 issues from 1996-2003. The publication is an authoritative reference resource with many articles and illustrations covering a wide range of topics about antique maps, mapmakers, and exploration as well as modern mapmaking. This lot contains 17 of the 44 issues including: Volume 1, Issues 1 & 2; Volume 2, Issues 1-5; Volume 3, Issue 1; Volume 4, Issues 3, 5, & 6; Volume 5, Issues 1 & 4; Volume 6, Issue 1; Volume 7, Issue 1; and Volume 8, Issue 1.