This large map shows the whole of Russia from the Black Sea and the Baltic to Kamchatka, and includes China and Northern India. Just above the Arctic Circle is a partially delineated island or peninsula labeled incognita. Beautifully engraved and highly detailed, the map shows forests, watershed, roads, and many tiny villages. The Great Wall of China is prominently depicted along with a desert extending though western China. Although unnamed, the Chimay Lacus appears with four rivers flowing south. A very elaborate cartouche embellishes the lower corner with historical figures, a ship, globes and putti. The sea at upper left is filled with two sailing ships and several rowboats with men harpooning sea monsters.

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Condition: B+

Full contemporary color in the map with later color in the cartouche and other decorative elements, on a bright sheet with light toning along the centerfold and some small worm holes in the image. There are old paper repairs on verso to a 3 cm tear near the center of the image and to a short tear at bottom center.