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Framed Print : General Map of Tver Province: Showing Postal and Major Roads, Stations and the... 1821. Creators: Vasilii Petrovich Piadyshev, Iwanoff
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General Map of Tver Province: Showing Postal and Major Roads, Stations and the... 1821. Creators: Vasilii Petrovich Piadyshev, Iwanoff
General Map of Tver Province: Showing Postal and Major Roads, Stations and the Distance in Versts between Them, 1821. This 1821 map of Tver Provinceis from a larger work, Geograficheskii atlas Rossiiskoi imperii, tsarstva Pol'skogo i velikogo kniazhestva Finliandskogo(Geographical atlas of the Russian Empire, the Kingdom of Poland, and the Grand Duchy of Finland), containing 60 maps of the Russian Empire. Compiled and engraved by Colonel V.P. Piadyshev, it reflects the detailed mapping carried out by Russian military cartographers in the first quarter of the 19th century. The map shows population centers (six gradations by size), postal stations, roads (four types), provincial and district borders, and monasteries. Distances are shown in versts, a Russian measure, now no longer used, equal to 1.07 kilometers.Legends and place-names are in Russian and French
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1820s Border Borders Cartographer Cartographic Cartography Communication Cyrillic Iwanoff Legend Map Making Mapmaker Mapmaking Military Topographical Depot Monasteries Monastery Piadyshev Vasilii Petrovich Postal Station Roads Russian Empire Russian Federation Siberia Russia Thoroughfare Tver Vasilii Petrovich Piadyshev Vp Piadyshev Meeting Of Frontiers Postal Service
12"x10" Modern Frame
Step back in time with our vintage Framed Print of the General Map of Tver Province, dating back to 1821. This exquisite antique map, created by renowned cartographers Vasilii Petrovich Piadyshev and Iwanoff, showcases the detailed layout of the Tver Province in Russia. The map includes essential information such as postal and major roads, stations, and the distance between them, making it an invaluable resource for history enthusiasts and collectors. Bring a piece of historical cartography into your home or office with our beautifully framed print, and let the intricate details of this fascinating map transport you back to the early 19th century.
10x8 Print in an MDF Wooden Frame with 180 gsm Satin Finish Paper. Glazed using shatter proof thin plexi glass. Frame thickness is 1 inch and depth 0.75 inch. Fluted cardboard backing held with clips. Supplied ready to hang with sawtooth hanger and rubber bumpers. Spot clean with a damp cloth. Packaged foam wrapped in a card.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 25.4cm x 25.4cm (10" x 10")
Estimated Product Size is 30.5cm x 25.4cm (12" x 10")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This historic map print, titled "General Map of Tver Province: Showing Postal and Major Roads, Stations and the Distance in Versts between Them," dates back to 1821. It is an extract from the larger work, "Geograficheskii atlas Rossiiskoi imperii, tsarstva Pol'skogo i velikogo kniazhestva Finliandskogo" (Geographical atlas of the Russian Empire, the Kingdom of Poland, and the Grand Duchy of Finland), which contained sixty maps of the Russian Empire. The map was compiled and engraved by Colonel Vasilii Petrovich Piadyshev and Iwanoff. The map offers a detailed representation of Tver Province during the first quarter of the 19th century, a period marked by extensive mapping efforts carried out by Russian military cartographers. The map illustrates various population centers, six gradations of which are indicated by size, postal stations, roads (four types), provincial and district borders, and monasteries. Distances are depicted in versts, a Russian measure now obsolete, equivalent to approximately 1.07 kilometers. Legends and place-names are in both Russian and French, revealing the international scope of the geographical knowledge being disseminated during this era. The meticulous detail and accuracy of this map serve as a testament to the advanced cartographic techniques and knowledge of the time. This valuable historical artifact offers a unique glimpse into the geography and infrastructure of Tver Province during the early 19th century.
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