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Auction 101, Lot 356

"The European Part of the Russian Empire... [joined with] The Asiatic Part of the Russian Empire…", Laurie & Whittle

Subject: Russia

Period: 1794 (published)

Publication: A New and Elegant Imperial…Atlas…

Color: Hand Color

Size:
50 x 18.5 inches
127 x 47 cm
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Two tremendously detailed maps joined to cover the whole of Russia and showing the full extent of the empire with its new provinces on the Black Sea. The map was compiled from the maps of the Imperial Academy at St. Petersburg with additional information from Capt. Cook in Kamchatka. Two title cartouches.

References: Phillips (A) #6009.

Condition: B

Two sheets joined, as issued. Light offsetting, else very good.

Estimate: $275 - $325

Sold for: $275

Closed on 12/4/2002

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