Bidspirit auction | A C. 1750 MAP OF

A C. 1750 MAP OF THE RUSSIAN EMPIRE, TOBIAS LOTTER (1717-1777), HAND-COLORED ENGRAVING - A finely engraved, hand colored map of the Russian Empire printed around the year 1750 by the artist Tobias Conrad Lotter (1717-1777) of Augsburg in the Kingdom of Bavaria. To the lower left of the map is a label describing the contents and giving Lotter's name. To the left of the label is a woman, probably Athena, stretching her arm out to present the map, to the right are two men dressed in traditional Russian clothing of the era, armed with a sword and bow. Above the label is the double headed eagle of Imperial Russia The map depicts the many lakes, oceans, rivers, and other waterways of the vast Russian Empire, as well as some parts of China, Japan, and the borders of Persia. Tobias Conrad Lotter was a prolific engraver in 18th century Augsburg and was most famous for his 'Atlas Minor' which he produced around the middle of that century. He started out as a baker's son but married into a family of engravers and began to partake in that trade around 1740. Augsburg, Bavaria, Holy Roman Empire, c. 1750. Please make all inquiries before bidding. All lots are sold ”as-is”, refer to our T&C. Helios Auctions does not ship in-house. A list of recommended shippers will be provided. Dimensions: 21 5/8 x 25 5/8 in., (55 x 65 cm.) Condition: Good with a small restoration to crease at the center of the map. Some minor foxing consistent with age. Small tears at bottom edge.