Rare Map of the Bay of St. Vladimir 'Russia' Showing the Route of J. Ward, 1869

Antique map titled 'Plan du Golfe D'Anville (Côte de Tartarie)'. Old map of part of the Chinese coast, explored with the French corvette 'Caprieuse'. The Capricieuse was a late 2...

Antique large nautical chart of the British Islands to the White Sea. With insets of Veshnyak Channel, Sosnovets and the Bay of Arkhangel. Published by James Irmay and Son, circa 1875.

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...

Superb Antique map of The Greek Islands Published Edward Stanford, Charing Cross, London 1894 Original colour Good condition Unframed. Free shipping