Antique Map of Sweden and Norway by Russell, 1814

Antique map titled 'Sweden and Norway'. Original antique map of Sweden and Norway. This map originates from ‘The Imperial Atlas of Modern Geography’. Published by W. G. Blackie, 1859.

Antique map titled 'Sweden and Norway'. Original antique map of Sweden and Norway. With inset maps of Christiania and Stockholm. This map originates from...

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 'Sweden & Norway'. Old map of Sweden and Norway. This map originates from 'A New Universal Atlas Containing Maps of the various Empires, Kingdoms, States and Repub...

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...

Great map of Sweden Copper-plate engraving by Barlow Published by Brightly & Kinnersly, Bungay, Suffolk. 1806 Unframed.  

This striking wall map was published in 1854 by Ensign, Bridgman & Fanning and has both full original hand-coloring and original hardware. This impression is both informative and highly decorative. The states are divided into counties, outlined in red, green, and black, and subdivided into towns. Roads, canals, and railroad lines are prominently depicted, although they are not all labeled. The mapmakers also marked lighthouses, banks, churches, and prominent buildings, with a key at right. The map is an informative and comprehensive overview of the infrastructural development of New England prior to the Civil War. Physical geographies depicted include elevation, conveyed with hachure marks, rivers and lakes. The impression features an inset map of Boston...

Antique Map of Italy by Andriveau-Goujon, 1843. Map of Italy in two parts by Andriveau-Goujon for the Library of Prince Carini at Palazzo Carini i...