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The Russian Discoveries from the map publisher by the Imperial Academy of St. Petersburg.
Artist
Gerhard Friedrich Müller
(1705-1783)
Publisher
Robert Sayer & John Bennett
(1748-1794)
Inscriptionscartouche, c.: The / Russian Discoveries, / from the map / published / by the Imperial Academy of St. Petersburg. / London Printed for Robt. Sayer, Map & Printseller, No. 53 in Fleet Street. / Published as the Act directs March 2d 1775.
Date
1775
Medium / Technique
Ink on paper
Intaglio, hand-coloured
Intaglio, hand-coloured
DimensionsHeight: 47.2 cm (18 9/16 in.)
Image width: 59.8 cm (23 9/16 in.)
Width: 64.4 cm (25 3/8 in.)
Image height: 43.5 cm (17 1/8 in.)
ClassificationTools & Equipment for Science & Technology - Surveying & Navigational T&E - Navigational Equipment
Origin
London, Greater London, England, Europe
Object Number1970.2184
DivisionArchives - Maps and Plans
CollectionStewart
Status
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