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Auction 132, Lot 520

"Tabula Russiae ... M.DC.XIIII", Blaeu, Willem

Subject: Russia

Period: 1644 (circa)

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Color: Hand Color

Size:
21.5 x 16.8 inches
54.6 x 42.7 cm
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This is Blaeu's version of Hessel Gerritsz' rare and significant map of Russia, which he compiled from manuscripts brought back by Isaac Massa. The map covers the European part of the Russian Empire extending from Poland to the steppes of Tartary, and from the Mourmanskoy More (Barents Sea) to the Black and Caspian Seas. The large inset plan of Moscow is attributed to the Crown Prince Fydor Gudonov. The map is richly decorated with a large title cartouche, sailing ships, a compass rose, three Russian gentlemen, and an inset view of Archangel Sckagoroda.

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Condition: A

Marginal fold separations and a couple of edge tears have been expertly repaired.

Estimate: $2,100 - $2,400

Sold for: $1,800

Closed on 6/2/2010

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