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Auction 103, Lot 476

"Imperii Russici et Tartariae Universae tam majoris et Asiaticae quam minoris et Europae Tabula…", Homann Heirs

Subject: Northern Asia, Russian Empire

Period: 1739 (dated)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
21.8 x 19 inches
55.4 x 48.3 cm
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Great copper-engraved map of the Russian Empire in both Europe and Asia. The map extends to include Japan and much of China. Two decorative cartouches, one showing Anna I Ivanovna Romanov, Empress of Russia, who reigned from 1730-40. The title cartouche shows a bear hunt in progress.

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Condition: A

Original color. Hinge remnants on verso.

Estimate: $300 - $350

Sold for: $200

Closed on 6/11/2003

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