A mid-17th century map of Russia

MERIAN, Matthaus.

Tabula Russiae..
Frankfurt, c.1650. Coloured. 280 x 355mm.

Two small pin holes in image.

A map of Russia, with Lithuania and Scandinavia, based on the map by Hessell Gerritsz (1581-1632), later purchased by Blaeu for use in his atlases. Featuring a large title cartouche, three Russian gentlemen, and an inset view of Archangel Sckagoroda.


Stock ID : 22921