1785 RUSSIAN EMPIRE Discoveries between Asia and North America antique MAP

THE RUSSIAN EMPIRE in EUROPE & ASIA With the Northern Discoveries between Asia and North AmericaBy Thomas BowenLondon: Bankes's New System of Universal Geography; c.1785This uncommon map covers the whole of the Russian Empire but emphasizes the Asian regions. Particular attention is focused on the recent discoveries in the Bering Sea (here labeled Sea of Kamtschatka). An island archipelago appears off Kamtschatka that is likely part of the Aleutian Islands, but they are placed too close to the Asian continent. Novaya Zemlya is shown as a single large island.size  (including margins) 15 by 19"Good condition, worn at the marginsPlease see my other auctions Thank You Refund Policy: We will issue a FULL REFUND, 100% money back if you are not satisfied with your purchase. Items must be returned to us within 20 days in order to receive a refund or replacement. Buyer is responsible for shipping costs. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- THE RUSSIAN EMPIRE in EUROPE & ASIA With the Northern Discoveries between Asia and North America By Thomas Bowen London: Bankes's New System of Universal Geography; c.1785 This uncommon map covers the whole of the Russian Empire but emphasizes the Asian regions. Particular attention is focused on the recent discoveries in the Bering Sea (here labeled Sea of Kamtschatka). An island archipelago appears off Kamtschatka that is likely part of the Aleutian Islands, but they are placed too close to the Asian continent. Novaya Zemlya is shown as a single large island. size  (including margins) 15 by 19" Good condition, worn at the margins Please see my other auctions Thank You Refund Policy: We will issue a FULL REFUND, 100% money back if you are not satisfied with your purchase. Items must be returned to us within 20 days in order to receive a refund or replacement. Buyer is responsible for shipping costs. Powered by SixBit's eCommerce Solution

• Country/Region:Russia
• Date Range:1700-1799
• Original/Reproduction:Antique Original