Subject: Baltic, Latvia & Estonia
Period: 1719 (circa)
Publication: Voyages Tres-Curieux et Tres-Renommez Faits en Moscovie, Tartarie et Perse
Color: Black & White
Size:
13.7 x 11.4 inches
34.8 x 29 cm
This striking map covers the region from Helsingfors (Helsinki) south to Memel (Klaipeda), centering on the Gulf of Riga. It extends west to show Gotland and part of mainland Sweden, including Stockholm. The islands of Dagho (Hiiumaa) and Oesel (Saaremaa) are prominently shown. Throughout there is excellent detail of towns and cities, forests, and watershed. A decorative title cartouche at bottom left features a beehive, a merchant and horse, and fish. Two distance scales are at bottom right.
References: Shirley (BL Atlases) G.OLE-3a #9.
Condition: B+
A crisp impression on watermarked paper with minor toning and old tape stains in the corners of map image that have been reinforced on verso with hinge tape. There are a couple of tiny chips in the top blank margin, and the right side margin has been extended with linen tape.