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Auction 128, Lot 823
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"A New Map of the Russian Empire divided into its Governments, from the Latest Authorities", Cary, John

Subject: Russian Empire

Period: 1799 (dated)

Publication: New Universal Atlas

Color: Hand Color

Size:
39.5 x 18.3 inches
100.3 x 46.5 cm
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Large, handsome map showing the full extent of the Russian Empire in Europe and Asia. The map is finely engraved with extensive detail. John Cary was one of the most respected and prolific of English cartographers at the beginning of the nineteenth century. When the Ordnance Survey began accurately mapping the UK, they used John Cary's style as the basis for their work. Two joined sheets, as issued.

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Condition: B+

Original color with some faint offsetting. Minor fold separations at bottom with old repairs.

Estimate: $275 - $350

Unsold

Closed on 5/20/2009

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