Murchison’s Map of Russia (1847)

Murchison, R.I., Verneuil, P.É.P. de and Keyserling, A. (1847) Russia in Europe and the Ural Mountains: chiefly coloured from the geological researches conducted under the auspices of the Emperor of all the Russias

Title: ‘Russia in Europe and the Ural Mountains: chiefly coloured from the geological researches conducted under the auspices of the Emperor of all the Russias’

Creator: Roderick Murchison (1792-1871)

Description: The geological map was the result of Roderick Murchison’s trips to Russia in the early 1840s.

Date: 1847

Format: Hand coloured map

Image reference: 07-190

Recommended print size: Up to 100 x 70cm (40in x 27in) [Note: dimensions of original are c.84 x 70cm]

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