Antique Map of the Extension of the Russian Empire in the XIXth Century, 1806

Description: Antique map titled 'Bowles's New Pocket Map of the Russian Empire in Europe, Comprehending the West Part of the Empire in Asia' Large and detai...

Antique map titled 'Sketch of the acquisitions of Russia since the Accession of Peter 1st to the Throne'. Historical map of Russia, examining the history o...

Antique map titled 'Geographical, Statistical and Historical Map of Russia'. Old map of the Russian Empire, encompassed on three sides by English language text. Originates from L...

Antique map titled 'Russia or Moscovy in Europe, drawn from the latest authorities (..)'. An interesting and attractive early 19th century map of Russia in Europe which was engraved ...

1814 Map of "Russian Empire" Ric.r032 Russian Empire. Description: This is an 1814 John Thomson map of the Russian Empire. The map depicts the region from the Baltic Sea, Prussia, and Sweden to the Aleutian Islands and from the Arctic Ocean to the Yellow River. Highly detailed, myriad cities, towns, and villages are labeled throughout, including St. Petersburg, Moscow, Minsk, Kiev, and Kharkov. Rivers and mountain ranges are also identified, as are islands and numerous locations along the coastlines. It is important to note that the long-disputed sea between Korea and Japan is identified as the 'Sea of Japan. Historical Context: In 1815, Tsarist Russia emerged from the Napoleonic Wars economically insolvent and politically fearful of the Revolutionary fervor that had just swept through Europe. In order to shore up Russia's economic position, the Tsars began an aggressive series of expansions into the Caucuses and Central Asia that would vastly increase the landmass of the Russian Empire. Publication History Thomson maps are known for their stunning color, awe inspiring size, and magnificent detail. Thomson's work, including this map, represents some of the finest cartographic art...

1790 Thomas Stackhouse map, entitled "Russia in Europe" Ric.a004 Stackhouse, Thomas Russia in Europe [map] London: T. Stackhouse, 1783. Map. Matted hand-colored copper engraving. Image size: 14.5 x 15.25 inches. Mat size: 22.75 x 23.75 inches. A beautiful example of this map of Eastern Europe...

Great map of Europe Drawn under the direction of Arrowsmith. Copper-plate engraving. Published by Longman, Hurst, Rees, Orme and Brown, 1820 ...

A map of the Russian Empire in Europe by Von Reilly. Published in Vienna, 1796. 32 inches wide by 24 ½ inches tall