"Nouvelle Carte de la Petite Tartarie ou Tarie, Montrant les Frontieres de l'Imperatrice de Russie, et l'Empereur des Turcs, tant en Europe qu'en Asie", Elwe, Jan Barend
Subject: Black Sea
Period: 1787 (dated)
Publication:
Color: Hand Color
Size:
23.5 x 20 inches
59.7 x 50.8 cm
This fine map of the Black Sea shows the surrounding regions including portions of present-day Turkey, Romania, Russia, Bulgaria, Ukraine and the Sea of Azov. The map is very detailed with locations of fortifications and extensive notations throughout.
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Condition: A
A good impression on fine laid paper with original color. The blank lower margin has a tissue reinforcement along the centerfold recto.