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Persia Title: Imperii Persici - in omnes suas Provincias (tum veteribus quam modernis earundem nominibus signatas) Exacte Divisi Nova Tabula Geographica, quam ex praecipuis Olearii, Tavernieri, Relandi aliorumque recentium Authorum Scriptis concinnatam luci publicae exponit - Io. Baptista Homann Sac. Cas. Maj. Geographus, et Regiae Borussiae Scientiarum Societatis membrum Norimbergae. Cum Privilegio Sac. Caesarece Majestatis. Cartographer: Homann, Johann Baptist Published: Nuernberg, Homann, J. B. Date: 1720-40 Size: [48,7 x 58 cm] Technic: Copper engraving / Original color. Description: Copper engraving, hand colored in outline and wash. This decorative map shows us the empire of Persia. The map has many place names, rivers, etc. engraved. In the upper right corner we see the mileage scale with descriptive Latin text for the reader. In the lower left corner we see an allegoric figurative title cartouche with Persian inhabitants. The map extends in the north west from the Black Sea, Georgia, Armenia over the Caspian Sea towards the Persian Gulf and the Arabian Sea in the south east. This edition is with the engraved 'Privileg' in the title cartouche and was published after 1720 towards 1740. Notes: At all with narrow margins (about 5 mm). The map overall slightly browned. A few tiny marginal tears or mendings, however with the exemption of one larger repair at the top upper centre fold, not affecting the engraved image of the map. Still an acceptable copy in good condition. Condition: G Reference: Price: /
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