Subject: Russia & Ukraine
Period: 1621 (published)
Publication: Geografia
Color: Hand Color
Size:
6.8 x 5 inches
17.3 x 12.7 cm
This attractive 16th-century map of Russia in Europe and Central Asia includes Lithuania, Ukraine, the Black Sea, Georgia, and central Russian Tartary. It is a charming 'modern' depiction of the region, fully engraved to show the mountains, rivers, forests, and major cities. On a full sheet of Italian text measuring 7.7 x 11.2".
References: Mickwitz & Miekkavaara #233-56.
Condition: A
A nice impression with a few short edge tears along the top of the sheet that have been closed on verso with archival tape.