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Auction 188, Lot 513
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"La Moscovie Septentrionale, Suivant les Nouvelles Observations de Messrs. de l'Academie Royale des Sciences, Etc... [on sheet with] La Moscovie Meridionale...", Aa, Pieter van der

Subject: Russia in Europe

Period: 1730 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Black & White

Size:
14.8 x 20.6 inches
37.6 x 52.3 cm
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Here is Van der Aa's pair of finely engraved maps of European Russia on one sheet, with each map surrounded by an elaborate picture-frame style border, which was printed from a separate plate. There is nice detail throughout the maps of the topography, towns, and river systems. The maps are embellished with figural title cartouches featuring typically Russian scenes of hunting and trading.

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Condition: B+

A sharp impression on paper with a Strasbourg bend and lily watermark and light toning. The sheet has been remargined at right, with part of the border trimmed away.

Estimate: $240 - $300

Sold for: $130

Closed on 6/22/2022

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