The vignettes of Isfahan, Hormuz, Tabris, and Tehran flank the title cartouche in this fine carte-de-figures map of the Persian Empire. The side panels illustrate the social hierarchy of Persian society with superb illustrations of a nobleman and a citizen, countryman and Turks with their respective female partners. The English text on the verso has a description of the region, people and history as seen through eyes of a Jacobian English historian. Engraved by Abraham Goos and published and sold by Bassett and Chiswell. English text on verso.

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Condition: A

The map is fine except for a short centerfold split at bottom with a small amount of water staining at location of repair. Dark, early impression and full later coloring.