Map of the Russian Islands of Novaya Zemlya and Pechorskaya Guba, 1758

Antique map titled 'Partie de la Mer Glaciale contenant la Nouvelle Zemle et le Pais des Samoiedes (..)'. Original antique map of the Arctic Ocean containing Novaya Zemlya and the co...

An interesting map of Nova Zembla and surrounding areas. With details on the eastern tip of Nova Zembla of the place where the stranded Dutch sailors under Willem Barentsz spent the ...

Antique map titled 'Carte des Iles Kouriles'. Original antique map of the Kuril Islands. The Kuril Islands or Kurile Islands are a volcanic archipelago that stretches approximate...

Antique map titled 'Carte Des Pais Habites par les Samojedes et Ostiacs.' Map of Novaya Zemlya and the Russian mainland. Source unknown, to be determined. Artists and Engraver...

This is an 18th century hand-colored map of the western portions of North America entitled "Carte de la Californie et des Pays Nord-Ouest separés de l'Asie par le détroit d'Anian, ex...

Great map of South America Copper-plate engraving Published C.1780 Two small worm holes to left side of map 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...

An 18th century copper plate hand-colored map entitled "Insulae Danicae in Mari Balthico Sitae utpote Zeelandia, Fionia, Langelandia, Lalandia, Falstria, Fembria Mona" created by Joh...