1627 Speed Map of Persia -- The Kingdome of Persia with
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Title/Content of Map: 1627 Speed Map of Persia -- The Kingdome of Persia with the cheef Citties and Habites described Date: 1627 c., London Cartographer: J Speed Size: 15.2 X 20.2 in.
This is an outstanding 17th century map by Speed of Persia -- today's Iran and Iraq and surrounding states. The Caspian Sea is seriously miss-shaped and many non-existing lakes are shown. However, plenty of detail is offered as to topography, rivers, the said lakes, settlements, etc. Vignettes are on top of the map are of Isfahan, Hormuz, Tabris, and Gilan flank the title cartouche of this fine carte-de-figures map of the Persian Empire. The side panels illustrate the social hierarchy of Persian society with superb illustrations of a nobleman, citizen, countryman and Turks with their respective female partners. The English text on the verso has a description of the region, people and history as seen through eyes of a Jacobian English historian. Published by Chiswell and Basset.
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This is an outstanding 17th century map by Speed of Persia -- today's Iran and Iraq and surrounding states. The Caspian Sea is seriously miss-shaped and many non-existing lakes are shown. However, plenty of detail is offered as to topography, rivers, the said lakes, settlements, etc. Vignettes are on top of the map are of Isfahan, Hormuz, Tabris, and Gilan flank the title cartouche of this fine carte-de-figures map of the Persian Empire. The side panels illustrate the social hierarchy of Persian society with superb illustrations of a nobleman, citizen, countryman and Turks with their respective female partners. The English text on the verso has a description of the region, people and history as seen through eyes of a Jacobian English historian. Published by Chiswell and Basset.
Reserve: $600.00
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Photos, descriptions, and estimates were prepared with the utmost care by a fully certified expert and appraiser. All items in this sale are guaranteed authentic.
In the rare event that the item did not conform to the lot description in the sale, Jasper52 specialists are here to help. Buyers may return the item for a full refund provided you notify Jasper52 within 5 days of receiving the item.
Condition
Fair. Nice strike on watermarked laid paper. Hint of toning. Several chips, largest being in lower right - ca. 1 in. A few pinholes. Trimmed to near the neatline. Uncolored.
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1627 Speed Map of Persia -- The Kingdome of Persia with
Estimate $700 - $800
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