Subject: Persia - Iran
Period: 1682 (published)
Publication: Le Monde ou la Geographie Universelle
Color: Hand Color
Size:
5 x 4 inches
12.7 x 10.2 cm
This miniature map of Persia depicts major towns and key topographical features. The Persian Gulf is named Mer d'El-Catif, named for the city of Al-Qatif on the Arabian Peninsula that was the major trade port of the region. Pierre Duval was Nicolas Sanson's nephew and pupil. He published a wide range of atlases and individual maps including a fine miniature world geography with many of the maps based on Sanson.
References: King (2nd ed) pp. 132-135.
Condition: B+
Watermarked paper with faint toning along centerfold and two minute holes only visible when held to light.
