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Ortelius. 1592 map of Russia

[Russia]. Ortelius. Russiae, Moscoviae Et Tartariae Descriptio drawn by Antonio Jenkenson, London, 1562. Double-page engraved map, uncolored. [1592]. 13 3/4 x 17 1/2 in. Several vignette illustrations within map, some accompanied by Latin historical notes: Czar Joannes Gasilins with a tent, men kneeling before the Virgin Mary and Jesus, 2 army units on the march, a pair of archers, figures kneeling in front of a monk in a tree, 2 cavalrymen, and numerous illustrations of camels.

Condition report

Latin text on one side of verso, beginning "HAEc Tabula non continet totam Russiam...," with the "H" as a woodcut initial. Text is headed "RVSSIA/ aut potius/ MAGNI DVCIS/ MOSCOVIAE IMPERIVM. Folio 99 in text's lower margin. Some light dampstain in margins at upper left and upper right. No information or description of any kind with regard to property listed shall be construed as a warranty, either expressed or implied. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging.