Anthony JENKINSON (1525-1611), Map of Russia, 1562

Copperplate colored in watercolor; 38.5 x 44.5 cm (plate imprint).
Published in London 1562, then in Abraham Ortelius' (1527-1598) work "Theatrum Orbis Terrarum", 1570 and 1595.
At lower left in cartouche: RUSSIAE / MOSCO / VIAE ET TARTA /RIAE DESCRIP / TIO. Auctore / Antonio Ienkensono Anglo edita / Londini Anno 1562 et dedicata illus Trib. D. Henrico Sydneo Vallie presidi."
At upper right corner, 3 framed Latin texts; in addition, unframed texts at lower right corner and above. On the upper left under the tent - a seated figure of Tsar Ivan the Terrible. On the whole surface of the map - numerous scenes: horsemen and animals (camels, elephants). Preservation condition: folding marks, tears, stains.