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Original 1841 Lapie Map SIBERIA Asiatic Russia Polar Regions Alaska Aleutians:
$79.99
Beautiful,finely engraved original antique map,withdecorative swash title. - The image area measures agenerous 39.8 x 55 cm [15¾\" x 21½\"], with wide margins.
- The map is titled in the legend CarteDe La Sibérie ou Russie D\'Asie.Dressée par Mr. Lapie, Colonel, et Mr. Lapie fils Capitaine d\'ÉtatMajor, Paris 1841. chez P.C. Lehuby, Rue de Seine No. 53.
- Topography is drawn in relief, and there are hundreds ofplace names and two distance scales.
- There\'s an excellent early treatment of Alaskaand part of the Aleutian chain, including Amchitka, Shemya, and Attu.
- Condition: The map is in excellentcondition, with a bold, crisp impression, a verticalcenter fold, as issued, and no rips or tears. It isprinted on a heavy paper and is blank on the back, with no printing onthe reverse side.Please see the scans and feel free to ask anyquestions.
- This is an original, authentic antique map, nota reproduction or modern reprint, and it is fully guaranteed to begenuine.
- Pierre M. Lapie (1779 – 1850) was a French cartographerand engraver. He was a colonel in the French army, where he worked inthe corps of topographical engineers.He was the father of cartographer Alexandre Emile Lapie. Father and sonofter workedtoether, and this map is an excellent example of their teamwork.
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