1644 "RUSSIA VULGO MOSCOVIA PARS AUSTRALIS........"

Fine example of Blaeu's map of eastern Ukraine and contiguous parts of southwestern Russia, with Moscow shown at the top center of the map. The map extends from Crimea and the Sea of Azov to Astracan and the Wolga River along the eastern edge of the map, with the Volga also framing the northern parts of the map. Includes an early appearance of the name Ukraine (Ocraina) on the map. Overall size approx 61cm x 49cm. Condition is excellent. Central fold as issued,