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Auction 182, Lot 567

"Charte des Neva-Stroms von der Ladogischen biss in die Ost See Alwo St. Peters-burg...", Merian, Matthaus

Subject: Saint Petersburg, Russia

Period: 1738 (published)

Publication: Jubilaeum Theatri Europaei...

Color: Hand Color

Size:
12.6 x 7.3 inches
32 x 18.5 cm
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This uncommon and exquisitely engraved map covers Saint Petersburg and the Neva River. It was published in the twenty-first and final volume of Merian's Theatrum Europaeum. The map extends from Neva Bay to Lake Ladoga. Saint Petersburg is depicted in miniature plan form with Peterhof and other palaces identified. Shlisselburg, which was captured by Peter the Great in 1702 during the Great Northern War, is located at the head of the Neva. A portrait of Peter the Great appears to the right of the title cartouche. There is a compass rose at bottom left.

References: Shirley (BL Atlases) G.MERI-21a #5.

Condition: A

Remnants of hinge tape at top left on recto and verso.

Estimate: $160 - $190

Sold for: $140

Closed on 4/28/2021

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