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Auction 205, Lot 508

"Imperii Moscovitici Pars Australis in Lucem Edita per Guillielmum de l'Isle, Celeberr. Regis Galliae Geographum; nunc Excusa et Venalis Exposita", Seutter, Matthias

Subject: Russia & Ukraine

Period: 1730 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
22.8 x 19.6 inches
57.9 x 49.8 cm
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A detailed map of southern Russia and eastern Ukraine with Moscow shown as a fortified city just north of center. The strongly engraved copper plate map is based on the work of Guillaume Delisle (de l'Isle). The map shows the mountains, rivers, lakes, swamps and forests, as well as the roads and towns.

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Condition: B+

A sharp impression with full contemporary color on a sheet with an elephant watermark, some small abrasions in the image at far right, and light damp staining along the edges of the sheet.

Estimate: $160 - $190

Sold for: $120

Closed on 9/10/2025

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