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1851 Map of Independent Tartary "Russia" Ric.r018 A highly decorative 1851 map of Independent Tartary by John Tallis and John Rapkin. Covers the regions between the Caspian Sea and Lake Bakquash and between Russia and Afghanistan. These include the ancient Silk Route kingdoms of Khiva, Tartaria, Kokand, and Bokhara. Today this region roughly includes Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Tajikistan. This wonderful map offers a wealth of detail for anyone with an interest in the Central Asian portion of the ancient Silk Road. Identifies various caravan routes, deserts, wells, and stopping points, including the cities of Bokhara and Samarkand. Three vignettes by W. Bragg decorate the map, these including an image of Tartars on a Journey, a horseback Bride Chase, and a tartar camp site. Surrounded by a vine motif border. Engraved by J. Rapkin for John Tallis's 1851 Illustrated Atlas . Tartary Antique Map...

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...

1790 Thomas Stackhouse map, entitled "Russia in Europe" Ric.a004 Stackhouse, Thomas Russia in Europe [map] London: T. Stackhouse, 1783. Map. Matted hand-colored copper engraving. Image size: 14.5 x 15.25 inches. Mat size: 22.75 x 23.75 inches. A beautiful example of this map of Eastern Europe...

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...

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 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...

Offered here for your consideration is, A fine antique 6-inch terrestrial globe. Additional Details: By C.S. Hammond & Co. The globe likely dates from 1927 to 1930 due to the ...

Large Vaugoundy Map of Flanders: Belgium, France, and the Netherlands Colored -1752 Ric.a002 Description: This is a 1752 Didier Robert de Vaugondy map of Flanders. The map de...

An 1858 Colton's map of New York Ric.b011 Colton’s New York, 1858 - A large original color engraved and very detailed map of the state of New York,...

Large 1860 map "Carte De La Siberie Russie D'Asie," R-0001 " Authentic" - 1860 map "Carte De La Siberie Russie D'Asie," Dimension: Paper: 68 cm W x 51 cm H ; Sight: 51cm W x 4...

1762 Vaugondy map, entitled "Berrl Nivernois Bourbonois Lyonois, Bourgone, Bresse, Et Franche-Comte," Ric.b003 About this Item A fine Copperplate Engraving with original han...

1771 Bonne Map of Poitou, Touraine and Anjou, France Ric.a015 1771 Bonne map of Potiou, Touraine and Anjou entitled "Carte des Gouvernements D'Anjou et du Saumurois, de la Touraine, du Poitou,du Pays d'aunis, Saintonge?Angoumois," Carte des gouvernements d'Anjou et du Saumurois, de la Touraine, du Poitou, du Pays d'Aunis, Saintonge-Angoumois. Projettee et assujettie au ciel par M. Bonne, Hyd. du Roi. A Paris, Chez Lattre, rue St. Jacques a la Ville de Bord(ea)ux. Avec priv. du Roi. 1771. Arrivet inv. & sculp., Atlas moderne ou collection de cartes sur toutes...

1633 map, entitled. "La douche de Berry," Hand Colored Ric.0005 Description: 1633 map, entitled "La douche de Berry,". Dimension: Paper: 23.3" W x 20.3" H (59 cm W x 51.7...

1635 Willem Blaeu map of northern France, entitled. "Comitatvs Bellovacvm Vernacule Beavvais," Colored Ric.a008 “COMITATVS BELLOVACVM…” Amsterdam: W...

1839 map of Karte Des "Russischen Reiches in Europa and Asien" Ric.r013 Map of the European and Asian parts of Russian Empire. Karte der Russischen Reiches in Europa und Asien...

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

1844 Map "Russia in Eurpoe, Part II to Part VIII" 7 Maps Ric.r023 Fine, original, steel-engraved Map of Russia in Europe Part II t oPart VIII, by the Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge. Detailed map of the regions to the northeast of Moscow. Including Arkhangel, Vologda, Viatka, Perm, Olonetz, Iaroslavl. The SDUK began its map publishing project under the leadership of Captain Francis Beaufort R.N. in 1829, and published the maps in parts, haltingly, over the next 15 years, completing the series in 1844, finally permitting the publication of a whole atlas. Many of the maps were actually drawn by Beaufort, who at the time was the Hydrographer to the Royal Navy, and all were closely supervised by him. J. & C. Walker worked closely with Beaufort in engraving the maps. Finely engraved, carefully researched, the maps set...

1657 Janssonius map of Vermandois and Cappelle Ric.a004 Description: Antique map of France titled 'Descriptio Veromanduorum - Gouvernement de la Cappelle'. Two detailed maps o...

Large Spain Castilla Robert De Vaugondy 1751 1st Edition -Colored- Ric.a001 Coming from a family of cartographers, a descendant of the famous Nicolas Sanson and ordinary geographer of the king, Gilles Robert de Vaugondy makes himself known by his maps of the French provinces. He published an Essay on the History of Geography (1755) from which he excluded the physical geography "too systematic". After a Small Atlas (1748), he draws a universal Atlas (1758), a portable Atlas (1762). His Atlas of the revolutions of the globe remains unpublished. His warnings and prefaces, his book reviews reveal a Cartesian mind and solid knowledge. Very early, he associates with his works his son Didier who publishes, since 1742, the methodical tables of Nicolas Sanson, two Globes, one terrestrial, the other celestial (1752). He is credited with a map of Poland...

1646 Jansson map entitled "Procinvia connactiae," Ric.a006 Description: The PROVINCE of CONNAVGT 490 x 380From vol 4 of Jansson's Atlas Novus 1646, published in Amsterdam with...

1633 map, entitled "La douche de Berry," Hand Colored Ric.0005 Description: 1633 map, entitled "La douche de Berry," Dimension: Paper: 23.3" W x 20.3" H (59 cm W x 51.7 c...

1627 Hondius map entitled "La Principaute d'Orange et Comtat de Venaissin," Original Hand-Colored Description: From Johannes Janssonius's Atlantis Maioris Appendix of 1630. ...

1646 Jansson map entitled "Procinvia connactiae," Ric.a006 Description: The PROVINCE of CONNAVGT 490 x 380From vol 4 of Jansson's Atlas Novus 1646, published in Amsterdam with...

Original framed 1910 George Eldridge chart "E" showing Gloucester to the Kennebec river. Showing the coast of Maine in great detail. Towns include Bath, Camden, Portland, the Coastal...

Fine early plan of Batavia (Jakarta), published by Arnoldus Montanus. This map has a vignette at the bottom showing Jakarta from the sea with the volcanoes Mount Gede, Mount Pangrnago and Mount Salak in the background. The plan is based on the earlier, much larger map of Batavia published by Clement de Jonghe...