Charming Decorative Miniature Map of Russia, from an Old Pocket Atlas, 1685

Antique map titled 'Graeciae Descriptio.' Charming miniature map of Greece from the pocket atlas 'Introductionis in Universam Geographiam tam Veterem qu...

Antique map titled 'Asiatisches Russland'. This map depicts Russia in Asia and originates from 'Meyers Handatlas'. Artists and Engravers: Engraved and published by 'Bibliographis...

Antique map titled 'Thraciae Descriptio.' Charming miniature map of Thrace, from the pocket atlas 'Introductionis in Universam Geographiam tam Veterem quam novam .. Acessit P. Be...

Description: Antique map titled 'Europeesch Rusland en Polen'. Map of Russia in Europe and Poland. This map originates from 'School-Atlas van alle deelen der Aarde' by Otto Petri...

ST/520 - Old rare Italian map of England, dated 1826-1827 - by Girolamo Tasso, editor in Venise, for the atlas of M.r Le-Sage.

Charming miniature seating group in aluminium and with a table top in teak. Manufactured during the 1930s-1940s in period-typical Bauhaus style. Measure: The whole group, arranged l...

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...

1849 Map of "Europaische Russland" ( Meyer Map of European Russia) Ric.r017 A lovely map of European Russia dating to 1849 by Joseph Meyer. It covers the European portions of...