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Lithographed map of cities & major settlements of the Russian Empire, by P. Vorobiyov. 1839 Includes Table & instruction on use of the flat projection of the earth, compiled for St.-Petersburg horizon & meridian. Ruderman -"A Novel Way of Projecting the Cities of the Russian Empire. Separately issued, lithographed map of the Russian Empire, intended to accompany Vorobyev's Flat Projection of the Earth Based on the St. Petersburg Horizon & Meridian. Pyotr Vorobyev also authored a pamphlet that was intended as a tutorial for his world map, it was published in 1838 & titled: Описание употребления земного плоскошария, составленного для санкт-петербургского горизонта и меридиана ("Instruction on how to use the flat projection of the Earth, adjusted for the St. Petersburg horizon & meridian"). He then published this map as an addition to the former to extend his projection concept to the cities of the Russian Empire." Russia maps :https://www.etsy.com/shop/Historilicious?search_query=Russia MATTE PAPER - UNFRAMED ! - 240 gsm heavy weight museum quality matte paper - Ideal for high resolution photos - Extremely smooth natural white surface, perfect for art - UNFRAMED, Print only. CANVAS - UNFRAMED ! - High quality inkjet art matte canvas 350gsm - The optimum choice for high-end fine art & photographic reproduction - UNFRAMED, Print only. If you need to stretch the canvas on wooden frame, please choose, if available, 2" of extra border from the "Material" menu. All prints have an extra 5 mm (0.2 inches) white margin around the main image. This helps ensure no information is lost from the edge of the print when framing. If you don't need the margin, for example because you plan to order a frame that is the exact same size as stated image size, then please drop me a message to remove the extra white margin around the image. The print will be send in a rigid cardboard tube. We provide only very high quality prints so we will be grateful if you leave us a feedback after receiving your order. Return to my shop here Vintage Map Of The Russian Empire, Old Russia Print, Wall Map, Empire Art, Gifts, Home Decor
