Nordost-Russland... (northern Russia) - Pacific & Australia Two large vignettes in each

Two large vignettes in each corner show some of the large bears

with the major towns and county seats

Shows at top a scene of the men of the different continents in native garb (African

A real classic for the UK as it gives great coverage for the topography of the British isles

wine as well as historic motifs

Nordost-Russland... (northern Russia) - Pacific & Australia Two large vignettes in eachNordost Russland (northern Russia) An excellent example of the meticulous and fine engravings that German cartographers were making in the late 19th century. Here, a map of the northern reaches of European Russia with amazing detail for the wilderness reaching to the arctic ocean. Towns, terrain, rivers, regional boundaries, all are noted with precision. Insets show the environs of Christiana and Stockholm. A mix of both printed and hand color.