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848 - HERMAN MOLL (1654–1732), JOHN BOWLES
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Estimate €1,500 - €1,600
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HERMAN MOLL (1654–1732), JOHN BOWLES Map of Moscovy, Poland, Little Tartary and the Black Sea [Map of Moscovy, Poland, Little Tartary and the Black Sea]. London, 1729–1730 Copperplate engraving, hand-coloured in watercolour; mounted on modern paper. 62.5 x 98 cm. This map was drawn by Herman Moll (1654–1732), a renowned London-based geographer and cartographer, and published in 1730 by John and Thomas Bowles. It is notable for its detailed depiction of Russia, Poland, neighbouring territories and the Black Sea region. A coloured outline delineates the territories. The map reflects the geopolitical situation in Eastern Europe and Western Asia in the early 18th century, following the era of Peter the Great, when Muscovy definitively took the form of the Russian Empire. It highlights important regions such as Muscovy, Poland and Little Tartary (a historical region north of the Black Sea) and carefully indicates major cities, rivers and geographical features. In the bottom right-hand corner, a cartouche featuring numerous figures depicts a portrait of Peter the Great beneath the double-headed eagle, surrounded by angels trumpeting the victories of Peter I. The map also features a cartouche labelled ‘The Northern Part of Russia’, showing the course of the Volga, the mouth of the Don and the region bordering the White Sea. Among the map’s notable features are the detailed inscriptions and explanations provided by Moll himself. The map forms part of the atlas considered to be Herman Moll’s most impressive work. At the buyer’s request, we shall be happy to provide a general report on the condition of the lot described above. However, as we are not professional conservators or restorers, we strongly advise potential buyers to carry out their own inspection or to consult a specialist of their choice to obtain a comprehensive assessment of the lot’s condition. Descriptions of items provided in the catalogue or by correspondence are for guidance only and should not be regarded as a definitive assessment. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSION REGARDING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD ‘AS IS’, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE PUBLISHED IN THE CATALOGUE.
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About the sale RARE BOOKS & MANUSCRIPTS: Antique books § Autographs, rare editions, photographs § Works on paper
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Auction time 10/29/2026 at 2:30 PM
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