{"product_id":"1898-russian-empire-physical-map-print","title":"1898 Russian Empire Physical Map Print - Ilyin Romanov Siberia Trans Continental Railroad - Tsarist Era - Archival Print","description":"Feature Points\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVINTAGE PRINT REPRODUCTION: Historic reproduction of 1898 Russian Empire Physical Map Print. Printed on archival-grade paper that maintains vivid color accuracy for over 100 years without fading or discoloration.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePREMIUM GALLERY PAPER: Heavyweight fine art paper with non-reflective matte finish eliminates glare while delivering museum-grade appearance and lasting durability.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePROFESSIONALLY RESTORED: Each image is digitally restored by our art specialists to correct age-related deterioration while preserving authentic historical details and character.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBORDERLESS DESIGN: Artwork prints edge-to-edge for a seamless, gallery-ready appearance. Ships protected in rigid tube packaging to ensure safe delivery and perfect condition upon arrival.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMADE IN USA: Our multi-step restoration process and quality control ensure each print meets professional standards. Every reproduction is individually inspected before shipping.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAdditional Information\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDating to 1898, this physical map charts the immense reach of the Russian Empire near the close of the Romanov era. It traces the mountains, rivers, and broad plains of a realm extending from Eastern Europe across Siberia to the rim of the Pacific, the largest contiguous empire on earth.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe map comes from an esteemed teaching atlas issued by the cartographic establishment of A. Ilyin, the foremost map house of imperial Russia. Rather than political boundaries, it emphasizes the land itself, using graduated tones to convey elevation, lowland basins, and the great river systems that shaped Russian life.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBy 1898 the empire stretched across roughly a sixth of the planet's surface, bound together by an expanding rail network that pushed steadily eastward toward the Pacific. The map captures this boundless territory at its peak, a single sheet conveying the sheer scale of a state spanning two continents.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBorn in the twilight of imperial Russia, this map stands as a testament to a vanished world soon swept away by revolution, offering a window into the geography of the Tsars. A rare survivor of nineteenth-century Russian mapmaking, it is a dramatic prize for any dedicated collector.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Historic Prints","offers":[{"title":"18x24 Inch","offer_id":67721366274237,"sku":"ENMAP0829_1824L","price":59.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0504\/5459\/3725\/files\/1nF9_BJ6NCO-AU-e_t0csAib2QOSoMpkg_w1000.jpg?v=1791603179","url":"https:\/\/historicprints.com\/es\/products\/1898-russian-empire-physical-map-print","provider":"Historic Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}