"Chorographie des Deux Anciennes Monarchies Universelles: la 1re celle des Babyloniens et des Assyriens: la 2me celle des Medes et des Perses", Philippe De Pretot, Etienne Andre
Subject: Middle East & Central Asia
Period: 1787 (published)
Publication: Atlas Universel
Color: Hand Color
Size:
16.3 x 10.6 inches
41.4 x 26.9 cm
This finely engraved map stretches from Turkey east to the Indus River and shows both the Black and Caspian seas. It includes ancient place names and nice topographical detail. The title is enclosed in a baroque-style cartouche. Engraved by Maurille Antoine Moithey.
References: Mickwitz & Miekkavaara #179-15.
Condition: B+
A crisp impression on watermarked paper with a couple printer's creases at bottom left, minor foxing, and light toning that is mostly confined to the margins.