Sanson map of Persian Empire 1650
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Author: Sanson, Nicolas
Title: Description de l'Empire du Sophi des Perses Tiree en Partie de l'Arabe de Nubie, et en Partie de Plusieurs et Diverses Relations
Place Published: Paris
Publisher:Chez l'Auteur
Date Published: c.1650
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Copper-engraved map, hand-colored in outline. 39.5x52 cm (15½x20½").
Map of the Persian Empire covering the region of present-day Kuwait, Iraq, Iran, and part of the Arabian Peninsula, extending eastward to encompass Afghanistan and Baluchistan and much of Pakistan. The map is fully engraved to show mountains as well as cities and villages. Engraved by I. Somer.
Condition Report: Light stains at left and right margins just crossing the neat line mild ill-creasing along centerfold; very good.
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Author: Sanson, Nicolas
Title: Description de l'Empire du Sophi des Perses Tiree en Partie de l'Arabe de Nubie, et en Partie de Plusieurs et Diverses Relations
Place Published: Paris
Publisher:Chez l'Auteur
Date Published: c.1650
Description:
Copper-engraved map, hand-colored in outline. 39.5x52 cm (15½x20½").
Map of the Persian Empire covering the region of present-day Kuwait, Iraq, Iran, and part of the Arabian Peninsula, extending eastward to encompass Afghanistan and Baluchistan and much of Pakistan. The map is fully engraved to show mountains as well as cities and villages. Engraved by I. Somer.
Condition Report: Light stains at left and right margins just crossing the neat line mild ill-creasing along centerfold; very good.
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