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New map of Russian Empire divided into regions ruled by governor-generals. Comp. 1786. [St.Petersburg: Acad.Sci.], 1786. 3 sh. in common frame 80x180 (97x210). Engrav. Colour. borders. Map of Russian Empire is made up on the basis of new astronomical observations by I.Truskot together with F.I.Schubert and Ya.Schmidt and published by Geographical Department of the Academy of Sciences. It is the result of the intensive expeditionary and cartographic activity of the Academy of Science in the 18th century.  In catologue