1753 – G. R. Vaugondy – L’Empire des Russes

Title:                      “Carte generale de l’Empire des Russes en Europe et en Asie, dressee d’apres les cartes de l’atlas Russien, par le S. Robert de Vaugondy…1753”

Description:
Attractive antique copper engraved map of European part of Russia including Latvia, Estonia and Finland. Ornate cartouche in upper left includes the Russian double-headed eagle, bears and six wind heads.

Comes from Robert de Vaugondy from the atlas “l’Atlas Russien…“, published in Paris, 1753.

Cartographer:      Gilles Robert de Vaugondy (1688-1766)
Sheet size:           71.3 x 53.8 cm
Year:                     1753
Technique:           copper engraving

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Condition:
Good, original condition. Contemporary outline coloring. Watermarked paper. Brownish lower corners in marines.

This is an original antique map published in 1753 and NOT a modern copy or reprint

On your request I will provide a Certificate of Authenticity