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Auction 147, Lot 558
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"Map to Explain the History of the Assyrians, Babylonians, Medes and Persians. Including Alexander's Expedition", Walker, Samuel

Subject: Middle East

Period: 1853 (dated)

Publication: Rollin's History

Color: Hand Color

Size:
15.3 x 9.9 inches
38.9 x 25.1 cm
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This map of the Middle East spans from eastern Thrace to the western edge of India and shows Alexander the Great's route through the region. Many rivers, mountains, deserts, and important cities and towns are identified. Also included are a few notes identifying places of interest, such as Cyreschata the Cyropolis taken by Alexander and A Lake wherein the Oxus and Jaxartes are said to lose themselves and from which their streams are greatly enlarged. Engraved by Kelly.

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Condition: B

Issued folding on sturdy paper with light scattered foxing and a few tiny edge tears and fold separations along the top of the sheet, outside the image.

Estimate: $80 - $100

Sold for: $60

Closed on 11/20/2013

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