Tartary Map by John Speed, 1676

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[Russian Asia and Northern China, Khazakstan and Mongolia],…
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[Russian Asia and Northern China, Khazakstan and Mongolia], Speed, John (1552 - 1629), A Newe Mape of Tartary augmented by John Speede, hand-coloured copper engraving with wonderful scenes and, native types on three sides of the frame. circa 1676, overall 39 x 51 cm.

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