Subject: Persia - Iran
Period: 1667 (circa)
Publication:
Color: Black & White
Size:
10 x 7.9 inches
25.4 x 20.1 cm
This charming small map covers the region from the Mediterranean to Pakistan, including the Caspian Sea, the Persian Gulf, and part of the Arabian Peninsula. The map is fully engraved with mountains, forests, and many ancient place names. It is adorned with a decorative title cartouche.
References: Shirley (BL Atlases) T.CLUV-5a #32.
Condition: A
A nice dark impression with a few tiny rust spots and a short edge tear that just enters the neatline at right that has been closed on verso with archival materials.