Title: “Moscva” Description: A very detailed bird’s-eye view of Moscow, displaying city situated at the junction of the Moskva and Neglinnaya rivers. The map shows the Kremlin and old city, Kitay-gorod, at center. The list of 17 numbered features, quarters and buildings presented on lower left corner. Comes from Merian’s atlas “Neue Archontologia cosmica, das ist Beschreibung aller Kayserthumben, Königreichen & Republicken der gantzen Welt, die keinen Höhern erkennen … zusammen gelesen … durch Johann Ludwig Gottfried … verlegt von Matthæo Merian. Frankfurt am Main. Wolffgang Hoffmans. M. DC. XXXXVI. “ published in Frankfurt, 1646. Cartographer: Matthaus Merian (1593 – 1650) Sheet size: 35,9 x 31,3 cm Year: 1646 Technique: copper engraving Condition: Good condition. Narrow left margin. Watermarked paper. This is an original antique map published in 1646 and not a modern copy or reprint On your request I will provide a Certificate of Authenticity
