Description: Pictorial map of Russia, Moscow and Tartary, based upon Anthony Jenkinson map of Russia in 1562. Includes title cartouche, notations, and various vignettes, based on Marco Polo's travels, including mythical scenes, natives and animals. The map covers the region from the Gulf of Finland, Lithuania and the Black Sea to the Sur River, Tashkent, the Kossack Regions, Colmack, etc. From Ortelius' Theatrum Orbis Terrarum, the first modern atlas. The map was engraved by Franz Hogenberg from an original by Anthony Jenkinson of the English Muscovy Company drawn in 1562. Jenkinson travelled to Bukhara in 1557-59 and to Russia three more times thereafter, but into Asia (as far as Persia) during only one of these trips. The vignettes are based upon Marco Polo's travels, and include over a dozen indigenous and mythical scenes, costumed locals and animals.Image size 16 ½” x 13 ½”International buyers outside U.S. must use the Ebay Global Shipping Program, which will determine postage rate.
Price: 39 USD
Location: Stratford, Connecticut
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 14 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Date Range: 1600-1699
Format: Wall Map
Printing Technique: Copper Plate
Year: 1603
Map View: Russia
Cartographer/Publisher: Abraham Ortelius
Original/Reproduction: Antique Reproduction
