A stunning map of Persia. Characteristically for Speed, the map is bordered by four city views surrounding the title at the top (of Spaha, Ormus, Tarvis and Gilan) and pictures of four typical inhabitants down each side. Scale and explanatory notes in decorative cartouche in bottom right corner. In ...

Dimensions (W x H): 51.5 x 39 / 20½ x 15½

With a boldly coloured cartouche and figure at lower right hand corner holding up a board upon which is written the scale. The map includes modern day Iran, Iraq and Afghanistan and Pakistan.

Dimensions (W x H): 49 x 38 / 19½ x 15

Handsome map of Persia, including the Caspian Sea, parts of Arabia and north-west India. Title along top edge. Matthaus Quad was a German cartographer based in Cologne, which, at the time was the centre for German cartography. This map is from his Fascilus Geographicus. It was printed by Johannes ...

Dimensions (W x H): 26 x 18 / 10 x 7

Clear and accurate map of early nineteenth century Persia, coloured by province, showing rivers, mountain ranges, routes and towns. Four scales at lower left, title at top right. John Cary was considered 'the most representative, able and prolific of English cartographers'. Tooley says, 'As an ...

Dimensions (W x H): 52 x 46 / 20½ x 18

Attractive map of Iran, or Persia, which, at the time, included much of Afghanistan. Title cartouche at lower left. Maps by Sanson in original colour are rare. Nicolas Sanson was founder of the French school of mapmakers, at a time when the leadership in European cartography passed from the Low ...

Dimensions (W x H): 24 x 19 / 9½ x 7½

Dimensions (W x H): 41 x 31 / 16 x 12

Dimensions (W x H): 41 x 31 / 16 x 12

Clear map with an attractive cartouche decked in foliage, with four scales

Dimensions (W x H): 43 x 31.5 / 17 x 12½

Clear map with an attractive cartouche decked in foliage, with four scales

Dimensions (W x H): 43 x 31.5 / 17 x 12½

This beautiful map, accurate and concise, is from John Cary’s Universal Atlas. This was a compact version of his General Atlas, and shows the high standard of design, printing, and geographical accuracy that has led many to consider Cary as the finest of English map-makers.

Dimensions (W x H): 28 x 23 / x

A stunning map of Assyria, illustrating the mountainous regions, the Euphrates and Tigris rivers and their tributaries.

Dimensions (W x H): 26.7 x 27 / 10½ x 10½