Antique Map of Western Russia by Covens & Mortier, 1740

€ 950

Original antique · The actual sheet photographed · Certificate of authenticity on request · Sold unframed · Worldwide shipping from € 15 (rates)

Date: 1740
Sheet size: 56 × 66 cm (22.0 × 26.0 in)
Condition: Good
Reference: BG-12172-1 & BG-12172-2

What the condition grades mean

Excellent: Bright and clean, with no faults worth mentioning.
Very good: Only light signs of age, such as faint toning.
Good: Normal signs of age for a sheet of this period: toning, some foxing, small marks or neat old repairs.
Fair: Clear faults such as staining, tears or repairs, priced to match.

Every fault we see is written in the condition note, and the whole sheet is shown uncropped in the photos.

Condition

General age-related toning. Minor wear. Please review the images for further condition details.

About this sheet

Antique map titled 'Carte de Moscovie'. Antique map of the western portion of Russia. The map centers on Moscow (shown near the top of the lower sheet) and spans from the Sea of Azov in the south to the White Sea in the north. The top portion of the map includes St. Petersburg just west of Lake Ladoga and portions of southern Finland.

This map exists of two separate sheets which can be joined together. Beautiful original/contemporary hand coloring.