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SANTINI, P. / REMONDINI, M. - Carte de l'Empire de Perse..

SANTINI, P. / REMONDINI, M. -  Carte de l'Empire de Perse..
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SANTINI, P. / REMONDINI, M. - Carte de l'Empire de Perse..
Published: Venice, 1776 - 1784
Size: 476 x 606mm.
Color: In original o/l colours.
Condition: Slight marginal spotting. Lower margin short, as issued. Else very good condition.

Description

Finely and crisply engraved map of the Persian Empire during the 18th century. It shows the Caspian Sea in the north to the Persian Gulf in the south, and from Armenia in the west to the Indus River and Karachi in the east. Ornated with a large rococo title cartouche. Boundaries are outlined in hand color.
Venetian edition of d'Anville's map, from "Atlas Universel" printed in 1776-84.
Among the highlighted regions is Irak Ajami, historically referred to as Western Iran, distinct from 'Irak Arabi' or modern-day Iraq. Then there's Kerman in southeastern Iran, an essential center for culture and trade, especially renowned for its grand bazaar and Persian carpets. The map also delineates the southwestern part of Pakistan and southeastern Iran.  Prominent geographical features on this map include the Zagros Mountains. The Caspian Sea, the world's largest inland body of water, is a notable feature in the northern reaches of the empire, serving as both a geographical boundary and a critical route for trade and communication.


To the left of the imposing title cartouche is part of Uzbekistan, here labeled as MAUERENNAHR PAYS DES USBEKS.
There are very good details of towns as important cities along the Silk Road Bukara (Bukhara), Samarkand, etc.

350€
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