MOLL HERMAN POLAND RUSSIA CRIMEA

(POLAND, Russia, Crimean Khanate). "To his most Serene and August Majesty Peter Alexovitz Absolute Lord of Russia.... His Map of Moscovy, Poland Little Tartary and Black Sea..."
(POLAND, Russia, Crimean Khanate). "To his most Serene and August Majesty Peter Alexovitz Absolute Lord of Russia.... His Map of Moscovy, Poland Little Tartary and Black Sea...". Copperplate colored engraving. Herman Moll. 1740 r. Format: 60.5 x 98 cm (board: 77 x 114 cm).Huge map, reflected on two sheets, prepared by cartographer Herman Moll (1655-1732), settled in London and dedicated to Peter I. Map published by J. Bowles, Ph. Overton, T. Bowles and J. King. Beautiful allegorical multi-page cartouche with the coat of arms of Russia and portrait of Tsar Peter I. On the left side of the cartouche two small maps, the first depicting the mouth of the Volga and the second the mouth of the Don. At the bottom left, a second small map showing northern Russia. Folding marks and minor signs of dampstaining. Good condition. A rare and impressive map.