ELWE, J. B. - Carte de la Perse de l’Armenie de la Natolie & de l’Arabie by Jan B Elwe MDCCXCII.

Carte de la Perse de l’Armenie de la Natolie & de l’Arabie by Jan B Elwe MDCCXCII. - ELWE, J. B.

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Title : Carte de la Perse de l’Armenie de la Natolie & de l’Arabie by Jan B Elwe MDCCXCII..
Map maker : ELWE, J. B..
Date : Amsterdam, 1792.
Size : 18.9 x 22.4 inches. / 48.0 x 56.8 cm.
Colouring : In original colours.

Description :This large map covers the region from Turkey through Iran, featuring the Arabian Peninsula prominently. The title cartouche shows the strategic importance of the region as a link between Europe and the East. The cartouche features a ship, a Persian merchant,an Asian elephant and an exotically dressed girl. The distance scale shows a sailor using navigational instruments.
The map is nicely detailed throughout. The map was originally issued by Frederick de Wit with the title "Nova Persiae, Armeniae, Natoliae et Arabiae Descriptio." Elwe acquired the plate, changed the title and reissued it with his own imprint. The Elwe issue is very rarely available.

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Condition : Good condition, with slight water staining to top right hand margin one spot on the printed area next to the 40 otherwise very good condition throughout.

ID: 34390

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