Matched pair of the north and south sheets of Elwe's rendition of Delisle's important map of the Russian Empire. Both sheets provide a superb view of the topography along with hundreds of tiny villages and the major roads. The northern map covers northern Russia from Finland to just beyond the Petzora River. It is decorated with a nice title cartouche featuring putti and a variety of scientific instruments. The southern sheet includes Moscow and part of present-day Ukraine. Size given is approximate for each sheet. Unjoined, as issued.

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Condition: B+

Lovely original color and sharp impressions with a couple of minor spots in blank margins. Map 1 with a small hole near the Royaume d'Astracan.