Beautiful, finely engraved original antique map, with decorative swash title.

• The image area measures a generous 39.8 x 55 cm [15¾" x 21½"], with wide margins.



• The map is titled in the legend Carte De La Sibérie ou Russie D'Asie. Dressée par Mr. Lapie, Colonel, et Mr. Lapie fils Capitaine d'État Major, Paris 1841. chez P.C. Lehuby, Rue de Seine No. 53.



• Topography is drawn in relief, and there are hundreds of place names and two distance scales.



• There's an excellent early treatment of Alaska and part of the Aleutian chain, including Amchitka, Shemya, and Attu.



• Condition:  The map is in excellent condition, with a bold, crisp impression, a vertical center fold, as issued, and no rips or tears. It is printed on a heavy paper and is blank on the back, with no printing on the reverse side. Please see the scans and feel free to ask any questions.



• This is an original, authentic antique map, not a reproduction or modern reprint, and it is fully guaranteed to be genuine.



• Pierre M. Lapie (1779 – 1850) was a French cartographer and engraver. He was a colonel in the French army, where he worked in the corps of topographical engineers. He was the father of cartographer Alexandre Emile Lapie. Father and son ofter worked toether, and this map is an excellent example of their teamwork.



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