Russia (RMC)

A map of Moscovy or Russia in Europe on a spheroidical project.
A map of Moscovy or Russia in Europe on a spheroidical project.
Printed map. "Drawn from the latest & best authorities by Eman: Bowen Geogr. to His Majesty." "Engrav'd for the General Magazine of Arts and Sciences; for W. Owen at Temple Barr 1759." Prime meridian: London. Originally published in Benjamin Martin's The General Magazine of Arts and Sciences, 14 volumes (London: Printed for W. Owen, 1755-1765). Acquired as part of the Hodsoll Collection.
Carte du Détroit de Waeigats ou de Nassau
Carte du Détroit de Waeigats ou de Nassau
Printed map. "Par le Sr B Ing. de la Me. 1758." Visual scale [75 mm=15 lieues marines de France]. In lower left margin, "Tome XV. in 4°, No. 2." In lower right margin, "Tome 16, in 8°. Page 457." Donated by Dr. Karl Freeman, Hamilton, March 1995.
Nieuwe kaart van Nova Zembla en't Waygat nevens de strekking der kusten van Moscovie en Tatariё
Nieuwe kaart van Nova Zembla en't Waygat nevens de strekking der kusten van Moscovie en Tatariё
Printed map. Cartographer unknown. Visual scale. Donated by Dr. Karl Freeman, Hamilton, March 1995.
Partie de la Mer Glaciale contenant la Nouvelle Zemle et le Pais des Samoiedes
Partie de la Mer Glaciale contenant la Nouvelle Zemle et le Pais des Samoiedes
Printed map. "Par M. Bellin Ing. de la Marine 1758". Visual scale. Prime meridian: Paris. In lower margin, "Tome XV. No. 3." Donated by Dr. Karl Freeman, Hamilton, March 1995.
Russian Empire
Russian Empire
Printed map. Visual scale [53 mm =700 British statute miles]. Map is probably originally from Smith's New general atlas, containing distinct maps of all the principal empires, kingdoms, & states throughout the world (London: Printed for C. Smith, 1808). Number "28" appears near lower right corner. Donated by Liz Read, February 2015.