Tabula Russiae ex autographo, quod delineandum curavit Foedor filius Tzaris Boris

Nice example of the Merian edition Hessel Gerritsz's map of Russia, with view of Archangelsckagoroda. The map was compiled from manuscript maps and work brought back by Isaac Massa. Includes a decorative birdseye view. Richly decorated a large title cartouche, sailing ships, a compass rose, three Russian gentlemen, and a view of Archangel Sckagoroda. : Map shows Baltic, Russia, Poland, Ukraine, Black Sea, Central Asia.