Russian Empire Siberia Kamchatka Ukraine c. 1750 Homann decorative folio map
Brian DiMambro- Antiquarian Books, Maps & PrintsGeneralis Totius Imperii Russorum.
(Europe, Asia, Russia, Siberia, Nova Zemla, Narwhal, Kamchatka).
Issued c. 1750, Nuremberg by Homann.
Fine mid 18th century folio sheet engraved map, with full original hand color. Large decorative cartouche.
Some light old damp staining seen in blank margins and across the top slightly into the map area.
Nice looking example, pleasing age patina, any minor age flaws easy to overlook or forgive.
Original center fold as issued.
Sheet Measures c. 21 1/2" H x 24 "W.
Engraved Area Measures c. 19 1/4" H x 22" W.
Cartographic Reference(s):
Tooley's Dictionary of Mapmakers, vol. 2, pp. 361.
[R22343].