"Tabula Russiae ex Mandato Foedor Borissowits Delineata…", Visscher, Claes Janszoon

This is Visscher'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 includes a legend identifying locations. At right are five insets with views of cities. The map is richly decorated with a large title cartouche surmounted by Russian gentlemen, sailing ships, and a compass rose.

References: Campbell (MCC-46) #78.

Condition: B+

Attractive color with a 5" centerfold separation that has been professionally repaired and a few small abrasions with minor loss of image (below inset of Moscow and at top left). There is a short tear in bottom blank margin that has been closed on verso with archival tape.