Southern Russia Caucasus c.1863 old vintage detailed large 2 sheet map

Russia

(Southern Russia, Caucasus Mountains, Crimea, Black Sea, Georgia, Lake Gotcha, Chechnya, Sea of Azivm Don River)

Issued ca. 1863, London, by Weekly Dispatch

Engraved by J.W. Lowry

A pair of large old, vintage, antique lithograph maps, with original outline hand color.

Originally issued as a supplement to the British newspaper "Weekly Dispatch".

Printed in the mid-19th century on paper which has gently age toned as always, but which remains sound.

A detailed set of maps which are not often seen.

In Good or better condition; normal uniform minor age toning to sheet as typical, light edge wear, and light scattered staining, spotting or foxing. Sheet shows signs of handling but is not offensive or unsightly, etc. Overall the printed map area is well preserved and attractive.

A picture is worth a thousand words. The zoomable image is a major part of the item description. Please examine closely, as what you see is what we will send you. [note: we grade very conservatively and always seek to disclose any noteworthy flaws ].

A fascinating pair of antique maps which any collector, dealer, institution or person of artistic taste would be happy to own and display.

Each sheet measures c.  19 1/4" H x 13 1/4" W.

Printed area measures c. 16 3/4" H x 12 1/8" W

Tooley's Dictionary of Map Makers, v. 4, p. 367

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