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Pitt, Novissima Russiae Tabula Authore Isaaco Massa. London, 1680-83. 29½ x 21½. Olc. Fine.
An unfortunate man, Pitt not only served time in debtors' prison but was the object of Moll's crotchety criticisms – accused of imposing on Persons of Quality such as Prince Rupert, as we recall. Massa, a Dutch merchant resident in Moscow 1601-09 was the source used by Blaeu, Jansson, and Hondius. With a decorative cartouche, ships in the ocean and in the inland seas. Bagrow (Castner. Ed.), History of the Cartography of Russia Up to 1800, p. 64. SOLD
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