The European part of the Russian Empire, from the maps published by the Imperial Academy at St. Petersburg with the new provinces on the Black Sea.; The Asiatic Part of the Russian Empire, from the maps published by the Imperial Academy of St. Petersburg; with the new discoveries of Captn. Cook &c
Contributor
Robert Laurie and James Whittle, publisher Kashnor, Leon, 1880-1955, seller Museum Book Store
A joint issue of two maps (European part and Asiatic part) which were also issued separately. The two maps are physically joined in this copy. Kashnor notes, "Shows the Kamtschatka Coast to Behring's Straits." This map is a duplicate of 093:020 with different hand coloring. Long "s" in "Petersburg in European title; short "s" on Asiatic. See 093:006 for a copy of the Asiatic part alone. Dual cartouches. Detailing around scale; explanation of Russian terms in lower right-hand corner each half map; map extends beyond neat line showing Behring Straits and some Alaskan islands also Balkans on east; also shown is the Track of Petuszcoff in 1777-78.. Prime meridian: Ferro. Relief: pictorial. Graphic Scale: Miles, wersts. Projection: Pseudocylindrical. Printing Process: Copper engraving. Other Features: Cartouche. Verso Text: MS note: No 28.
Type
image
Format
image/jpeg
Extent
1 map ; hand col. ; 48 x 127 cm., sheet 51 x 129 cm.
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