1858 Map of the Baltic States & Inner Russia to Moscow – Justus Perthes
€ 440
Original antique · The actual sheet photographed · Certificate of authenticity on request · Sold unframed · Worldwide shipping from € 15 (rates)
Date
1858
Mapmaker / artist
Justus Perthes, Gotha, 1858
Technique
Copperplate engraving with original hand-coloring
Sheet size
37.5 × 45.4 cm (14.8 × 17.9 in)
Condition
Good
Reference
BG-05552-40
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
Very good condition. Slight age toning to margins. No tears or repairs. Original hand-coloring is clear and well-preserved. Please examine the image for details.
About this sheet
1858 Map of the Baltic States & Inner Russia to Moscow – Justus Perthes Antique map titled "Ostsee-Länder und das Innere Russland bis Moskau," published by Justus Perthes in Gotha in 1858. This finely detailed copperplate engraving presents a comprehensive view of the Baltic region and western Russia, stretching from the shores of the Baltic Sea across to Moscow.
The map features the historical Baltic provinces—Estonia (Esthland), Latvia (Livland and Kurland), and Lithuania (Litauen)—alongside surrounding regions such as Poland, Belarus, Smolensk, and St. Petersburg. The inset at lower right provides an enlarged view of St. Petersburg and its surroundings, highlighting key rivers, roads, and defensive structures.
Political borders are hand-colored to distinguish various imperial and provincial divisions within the Russian Empire. Cities such as Riga, Vilnius, Minsk, Warsaw, and Moscow are prominently marked, along with roads, rivers, and rail connections. The coastline of the Baltic Sea (Ostsee) is finely engraved, as are parts of Finland and Sweden visible in the northwestern corner.
This map offers rich historical insight into a region deeply shaped by imperial expansion, shifting boundaries, and diverse ethnic identities in the 19th century. It is especially relevant for those interested in Russian imperial cartography, Baltic history, or geopolitical studies of Eastern Europe.
Condition report: Very good condition. Slight age toning to margins. No tears or repairs. Original hand-coloring is clear and well-preserved. Please examine the image for details.
Framing suggestions: Ideal in a black or deep mahogany wood frame with a pale ivory or gray mat. A thin red or blue accent line in the mat can emphasize the border colors. Suitable for display in a library, study, or historical setting.
