Detailed Antique Map of the Southern Part of European Russia and Ukraine, 1752

Antique map titled 'Partie Orientale de l'Empire de Russie en Asie (..)'. Detailed map of the Russian Empire in Asia. Artists and Engravers: Gilles Robert de Vaugondy (1688-1766) was the head of a leading family of geographers in eighteenth century France. Gilles got his start when he jointly inherited the shop of Pierre-Moullart Sanson, grandson of the famous geographer Nicholas Sanson. The inheritance included the business, its stock of plates, and a roller press...

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 ...

Antique map titled 'Ienisensis Provinicia cum adjacentibus Toboliensis & Irkutensis'. Old map of part of Russia including the city of Tobolsk and others. Source unknown, to be determ...

Title: Russie Européenne: Partie Septentrionale. Deuxieme Carte. **Publication Details:** - **Atlas Title:** Nouvel Atlas Universel de Géographie Ancienne et Moderne - **Purpose:**...

A beautiful, highly detailed map of southeastern Europe by Nicolas Visscher. Includes regions of Northern Italy (showing the cities Bologna, Padua, and Venice), Bohemia, Austria (sho...

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

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...

Description Russia in Europe incl. Poland by J Wyld c.1853 Hand coloured steel engraving Dimension: Paper: 25 cm W x 33 cm H ; Sight: 22 cm W x 28 cm H Condition: Good ...