Map of the Russian Empire; 19th Century

Map of the Russian Empire; Publisher DANIEL LIZARS (Edinburgh, 1754-1812), late 19th century.
It has damp stains, soiling, cracks and tears on the sides.
Measurements: 59 x 90 cm.
Map in which the Russian Empire is represented, following the round typology of the terrestrial globe in spite of being a map, characteristic for its two-dimensional idiosyncrasy. This map was edited by Daniel Lizars (1754-1812) who was the son of a shoemaker, but was apprenticed to Andrew Bell, a printer and engraver. Lizars set up his own printing press near St Giles' Cathedral and employed his own apprentices, including George Bartholomew, whose son John would go on to found the important map-making firm later known as John Bartholomew & Son Ltd.