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Auction 96, Lot 414

"Russia in Asia", Tallis, John

Subject: Russia

Period: 1855 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
12.5 x 10 inches
31.8 x 25.4 cm
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Great steel engraving extending from the Urals to Kamtchatka. Vignettes of Troitsk, Kamtchatkan dogs, Skorskarskoi Pagost and a scene of men and dogs being attacked by a giant bear. Very nice decorative border.

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Condition: A+

Issued without centerfold

Estimate: $80 - $120

Sold for: $100

Closed on 9/12/2001

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