RUSSIA IN EUROPE, BALTIC, BLACK SEA, original antique map, RAPKIN, TALLIS, 1851 Title / Subject: Russia in Europe Date: 1851 Size: the sheet measures approximately 270mm x 370mm; blank verso Description: A very finely engraved original, antique map of Russia in Europe the mid 19th century. The map is decorated with several beautifully engraved vignettes, including views of St Petersburg and Napoleon's retreat from Moscow. Cartographer / engraver: Map drawn and engraved by J. Rapkin. Illustrations by A.H. Wray. Provenance: 'Tallis's Illustrated Atlas, and Modern History of the World, Geographical, Political, Commercial, and Statistical. Edited by R. Montgomery Esq', published by John Tallis and Company, London and New York, 1851 Condition: Very good condition. Outline hand colouring. Light age toning / handling marks. Small mark to upper right border, well away from the printed area. Please study all the photographs carefully to fully appreciate the condition.