This elegantly engraved two-sheet map depicts the vast extent Russian Empire. The map features many place names and striking topographical detail. It is dedicated to Peter the Great and - more importantly - to Elizabeth Petrovna. Elizabeth was Peter's second oldest-daughter and the Empress who was given primary credit for making the map possible. The bottom cartouche is shown in both French and Latin. There is also a detailed title cartouche in the upper-left with various coats of arms of the Russian Empire. Engraved by I. Condet.

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Condition: A

Crisp impressions in contemporary outline color on sturdy watermarked sheets. There is light toning along the sheet edges. The first image is a composite image - the map is in two separate sheets.