Catalog Archive
Auction 180, Lot 543

"Tabula Russia Vulgo Moscovia", Wit, Frederick de

Subject: Russia in Europe

Period: 1680 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
22.1 x 17.8 inches
56.1 x 45.2 cm
Download High Resolution Image
(or just click on image to launch the Zoom viewer)

Decorative map spanning the northern part of Russia from Finland to just beyond the Jenisej River and south to the Volga River. Includes the cities of Jaroslavl, Niznij Novgorod, and Kazan. The map is fully engraved with mountains and forests and place names, particularly along the rivers. Large title cartouche surrounded by a scene of fur merchants and the queen. Engraved by Jan l'Huilier.

References:

Condition: B

There is light offsetting, minor toning along the lower centerfold, and a 8.5" centerfold separation at bottom that has been closed on verso with old paper. There are some light manuscript notations in the map and a small chip confined to the right blank margin.

Estimate: $275 - $350

Sold for: $170

Closed on 11/18/2020

Archived