South West Russia Kingdom Poland prior Partition 1861 Johnston antique color map

South West Russia Showing the Extent of the Kingdom of Poland Previous to its Partition in 1772

by Keith Johnston

(Russia, Crimea, Sea of Azov, Gulf of Danzig, Livonia)

Issued 1861, Edinburgh & London, by William Blackwood & Sons

Engraved & drawn by W. & A.K. Johnston

Fine and uncommon old engraved map with original outline hand color.

A picture is worth a thousand words. The photos are a major part of the item description. Please examine them closely, as what you see is what we will send you.

[note: we grade conservatively and always seek to disclose any noteworthy flaws.].

Map remains clean & well preserved. Some light age wear scarcely worthy ofmention, overall visually appealing

Paper and image remains overall clean & sound. Old maps & prints often display small minor repairs on the back, could have uneven blank margins, might have extraneous fold-lines or other small minor age flaws which do not detract from the visual appeal or value. Condition is carefully considered in arriving at our price.

Great antique map entirely worthy of hanging for display.

A depiction captured in a manner entirely unique to this era.

Original fold line as issued.

Sheet measures c.  19 1/4" H x  24 1/4" W.

Printed area measures c. 17 1/4" H x  22 3/8" W

Tooleys Dictionary of Mapmakers , v. 2, p. 446*

[R1783]