Original Soviet Naval Atlas – Volume III, Part I (1950)

Offered for sale is an original Soviet military naval atlas, “Морской Атлас” (Morskoy Atlas), Volume III, Part I, published in 1950 by the Military Topographic Directorate of the USSR. This is a genuine Cold War–era cartographic work produced for professional military and naval use.

📌 Contents & Structure

• Volume III – Part One
• Large-format loose map sheets in original portfolio binding
• Covers naval and military history from antiquity to the early 20th century
• Includes Ancient Wars, Feudal Era conflicts, Capitalist Era wars, and World War I
• Highly detailed multi-color military and naval maps

📏 Physical Details

• Approximate size: 40 × 55 cm
• Original hardcover portfolio with fabric ties
• Printed on heavy, high-quality paper
• Language: Russian

⚠️ Condition & Completeness

The atlas is in very good overall condition for its age. All map sheets are present except one:

• Missing sheet: No. 36

All other numbered sheets and sections are included. There is some expected age-related wear, light creasing, and handling marks, consistent with a large-format working atlas. The binding and portfolio remain intact.

🎯 Collector Notes

Complete sets of the Soviet Naval Atlas are rare, especially in this size and condition. Even with one missing sheet, this remains a highly collectible and impressive example of Soviet military cartography, ideal for collectors, historians, institutions, or display.

📦 Shipping

The atlas will be carefully packed and shipped securely. Shipping cost is included in the price.

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