A. Persia sive Sophorum Regnum cum Armenia Assyria Mesopotamia et Babilonia, by Philipp Cluver, from Introductio in Universam Geographicam, published 1697 (10.1 x 8.1"). 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.

Cluver's Introductio in Universam Geographicam was a popular atlas, appearing in over 45 editions during a 100-year period. The first edition was published without maps in the 1620s, and the first edition to include maps was published circa 1641. The various editions were published in different cities throughout Europe, including Amsterdam, Nuremberg, and London. This map is from a London edition, with the majority of the maps re-engraved by John Senex. Reference: Mickwitz & Miekkavaara #45-36; Shirley (BL Atlases) T.CLUV-8a #36. Condition: A dark impression with faint scattered foxing and remnants of hinge tape on verso. (A)

B. Persia. Agreable to Modern History, by Herman Moll, circa 1730 (9.8 x 7.7"). This small map provides a good view of the Persian Empire extending from Georgia to Afghanistan. The map notes the major cities and roads and shows several desert regions including one noted as a "desart of 10 days journey." Engraved by G. Thornton. Condition: On a sheet with a fleur-de-lis watermark. There is light soiling, a couple damp stains that just cross the neatline at left, and remnants of hinge tape on verso. (B+)

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