A New & Accurate Map of the Whole Russian Empire, as Contained both in Europe and Asia. Drawn from authentic Journals, Surveys, and Most Approved Modern Maps, and Regulated by Astronomical Observations by Eman:Bowen.

Rare c.18th hand coloured engraved map of the Russian Empire by Emmanuel Bowen (1693-1767).

Superbly embellished with an elaborate rococo framed title with a small portrait of Peter the Great, signifying the modernisation and expansion of the empire during his reign. The map is detailed with information, including various political subdivisions such as the Kingdoms of Astrakan and Siberia, as well as broader ethnographic regions like Independent Tartary and Chinese Tartary.

From Harris, J. Navigantium atque itinerantium bibliotheca or, a Complete Collection of Voyages and Travel.

Collections:
National Library Australia: Bib ID 998720
National Library New Zealand: fREng HARR Navi 1744
State Library New South Wales: Call Number: RB/F909.8A/13
State Library Victoria: RARESF 910.8 H24 B
State Library South Australia: RGS Special Coll. 910.8 H314 d

References:
Sabin, J. A Dictionary of Books Relating to America, from its Discovery to the Present Time. New York. (1936) 1967 : 30483
Hill, J. The Hill Collection of Pacific Voyages. San Diego 1974 : 775
National Library Australia, Mapping Our World. Canberra 2013 : p.143