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Photo Mug : 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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Bring history to your morning routine with our Media Storehouse Photo Mug featuring a captivating 1821 map of Tver Province. This antique map, created by Vasilii Petrovich Piadyshev Iwanoff, showcases postal and major roads, stations, and distances between them. A beautiful addition to your collection, this high-quality mug is perfect for sipping your favorite beverage while exploring the rich history of Russia. Experience the past with every sip.
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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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