Russian Empire Siberia Asian Possessions 1842 Brue large detailed map hand color British India 12 containing 4 miniature trade

12 containing 4 miniature trade cards

9 3/8" H x  11 3/8" W

Very nice little 19th century book printed to appeal to bibliophiles

12" H x  8" W

Captures a vibrant pedestrian street scene

Russian Empire Siberia Asian Possessions 1842 Brue large detailed map hand color British India 12 containing 4 miniature tradeCarte de la Siberie ou Russie d'Asie. (Asia, Qing Empire, China, Tibet, Mongolia, Korea, Japan). Issued c. 1842, Paris by A. Brue. [Delagrave]. Engraved by Pierre Tardieu. Lovely and uncommon early 19th century folio sheet antique map. Engraved with original hand color, piano key border. Longitude given from Paris. Minor light offsetting, paper toned as typical, but overall clean and attractive. Original fold line as issued. Sheet measures c. 19" x 24