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Auction 109, Lot 505

"Tabula Russia Vulgo Moscovia", Wit, Frederick de

Subject: Russia

Period: 1682 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
21.8 x 17.5 inches
55.4 x 44.5 cm
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Decorative map spanning the northern part of Russia from Finland to just beyond the Jenisej River and south to the Volga River. Includes the cities of Jaroslavl, Niznij Novgorod, and Kazan. The map is fully engraved with mountains and forests and place names, particularly along the rivers. Large title cartouche surrounded by a scene of fur merchants and the queen. Engraved by Jan l' Huilier.

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Condition: B

Some uneven toning and short fold separations repaired with archival tape.

Estimate: $300 - $350

Unsold

Closed on 12/1/2004

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