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Auction 110, Lot 589

"New Map of Persia Divided into its Provinces from the Latest Authorities", Kitchin, Thomas

Subject: Persia and the Caucasus

Period: 1782 (circa)

Publication: Millar's New Complete & Universal System of Geography ..G. Millar

Color: Hand Color

Size:
13.5 x 14.7 inches
34.3 x 37.3 cm
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This attractive map covers the Persian Empire, which included the Caucasus and the Caspian Sea to present-day Afghanistan. The map is filled with great detail, which is characteristic of Kitchin's cartography. Decorated with a fine title cartouche and small compass rose.

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Condition: A

Light impression in some areas, otherwise near fine.

Estimate: $200 - $240

Sold for: $180

Closed on 3/2/2005

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