Subject: Northern Asia
Period: 1729 (circa)
Publication: Atlas Major Cum Generales Omnium
Color: Hand Color
Size:
22.5 x 19 inches
57.2 x 48.3 cm
Fine map of the Russian Empire and northern China covering the region from Finland and the Black Sea through Kamchatka in great detail. It is fully engraved to represent the topography of the region and colored to show the various Tartar tribes. A great whaling scene is engraved in the Arctic Ocean and the large (uncolored) title cartouche is surrounded by figures including Peter the Great.
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Condition: B
Tiny hole at center with tissue repair on verso. Mild toning along fold else clean and crisp with attractive original color.