Antique Map of Russia and Poland by Petri, 1852

Antique map titled 'Zweden en Noorwegen'. Map of Sweden and Norway. This map originates from 'School-Atlas van alle deelen der Aarde' by Otto Petri. Artists...

Antique map titled 'Spanje en Portugal'. Map of Spain and Portugal. This map originates from 'School-Atlas van alle deelen der Aarde' by Otto Petri. Artists and Engravers: Published ...

Antique map titled 'Het Koninkrijk der Nederlanden'. Map of the Netherlands, with coats of arms of all Dutch provinces. Also includes a small inset map of Luxembourg...

Antique map titled 'Zuid-Amerika'. Map of South America. This map originates from 'School-Atlas van alle deelen der Aarde' by Otto Petri. Artists and Engrav...

Antique map titled 'Het Keizerrijk Oostenrijk'. Map of the Austrian Empire. This map originates from 'School-Atlas van alle deelen der Aarde' by Otto Petri....

Antique map titled 'Het Koningrijk Pruissen'. Map of the Kingdom of Prussia. This map originates from 'School-Atlas van alle deelen der Aarde' by Otto Petri. Artists and Engraver...

Large 1852 map "Russian Empire" George Phillips & Son 1852 Ric.r0011 Dimension: Paper: 67 cm W x 52 cm H ; Sight: 60cm W x 50 cm H Condition: Good Condition with aged tonin...

Description Russia in Europe incl. Poland by J Wyld c.1853 Hand coloured steel engraving Dimension: Paper: 25 cm W x 33 cm H ; Sight: 22 cm W x 28 cm H Condition: Good ...

Large map 1832 "Russian & Poland" Ric.r0012 Russia & Poland, by J. Arrowsmith. London, pubd. 15 Feby. 1832 by J. Arrowsmith, 35 Essex Street, Strand., ...

Great map of Russia Drawn under the direction of Arrowsmith Copper-plate engraving Published by Longman, Hurst, Rees, Orme and Brown, 1820 Unframed.

Great map of Poland Drawn and engraved by Sidney Hall Steel engraving Original colour outline Published by A & C Black. 1847 Unframed ...

1814 Map of "Russian Empire" Ric.r032 Russian Empire. Description: This is an 1814 John Thomson map of the Russian Empire. The map depicts the region from the Baltic Sea, Prussia, and Sweden to the Aleutian Islands and from the Arctic Ocean to the Yellow River. Highly detailed, myriad cities, towns, and villages are labeled throughout, including St. Petersburg, Moscow, Minsk, Kiev, and Kharkov. Rivers and mountain ranges are also identified, as are islands and numerous locations along the coastlines. It is important to note that the long-disputed sea between Korea and Japan is identified as the 'Sea of Japan. Historical Context: In 1815, Tsarist Russia emerged from the Napoleonic Wars economically insolvent and politically fearful of the Revolutionary fervor that had just swept through Europe. In order to shore up Russia's economic position, the Tsars began an aggressive series of expansions into the Caucuses and Central Asia that would vastly increase the landmass of the Russian Empire. Publication History Thomson maps are known for their stunning color, awe inspiring size, and magnificent detail. Thomson's work, including this map, represents some of the finest cartographic art...