French author 18C Russian empire large map incl. Alaska published Robert Sayer ^Sale

Map of whole Russian empire, The European Part of Russian Empire with the several countries that are theatre of present War between the Turks and Russians. The Asiatic Part of Russian Empire, with the adjacent coast of North America from d'Anvilles maps. Map published by Robert Sayer (1725 - 1794) on March, 2 1772 was reproducedfrom the original crafted by Jean Baptiste Bourguignon d'Anville 1646 - 1720, perhaps thegreatest French cartographer and geographical author of the 18th century. Engraving, hand coloring of boarders, creation period: 1772.

Size app.: 51 x 130 cm (roughly 20 x 52 in). Good, age wear, handling folds, a few small stains, minor tears in margins. Please study good resolution images for overall cosmetic condition. In person actual painting may appear darker or brighter than in our pictures, strictly depending on sufficient light in your environment. Weight of app. 0,5 kg is going to measure some 2 kg volume weight packed for shipment.

Jean Baptiste Bourguignon d'Anville was a passionate geographical researcher who at the end of his life accumulated one of the most extensive collections of maps, geographical materials, plans and sketches in Europe. It had been purchased by Louis XVI, who granted him the right to keep it in his possession as long as he lived. Robert Sayer (1725 - 1794) and John Bennett (fl. 1770 - 1784) made an important English map and print publishing duo of the mid to late 18th century. They published various works by many cartographers,including d'Anville. After nearly 50 years in the map trade, the company was acquired by Laurie and Whittle who would continue to republish revised and updated editions of his work for many years to come.