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Persia Unveiled: Antique Map of Iran, Afghanistan, and Beyond, 1852
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The antique map titled 'Royaumes de Perse Herat & Kaboul' is an attractive map of Persia. Here are the key details and features of the map:
1. **Geographic Coverage**:
- The map covers a significant portion of the region, including modern-day Iran and Afghanistan.
- It extends from the Caspian Sea in the north to the Persian Gulf in the south.
- The map also includes parts of adjacent countries, such as Pakistan, India, and Iraq.
2. **Cartographic Details**:
- The map provides detailed cartographic information, including the depiction of geographical features, rivers, mountains, and place names.
- It offers a comprehensive view of the topography of the covered regions.
3. **Origin**:
- This map originates from Maison Basset's 1852 edition of 'Atlas Illustre Destine a l'enseignement de la Geographie elementaire.' This suggests that it was intended for educational purposes and likely used in geography education during the mid-19th century.
4. **Educational Use**:
- The map's inclusion in an atlas for geography education indicates its role in helping students learn about the geography of the covered regions.
- It may have been used as a teaching tool to enhance students' understanding of Persia, Herat, Kaboul, and the surrounding areas.
5. **Aesthetic Appeal**:
- The map is described as attractive, suggesting that it was not only informative but also visually appealing.
- Maps from this era often featured intricate and decorative elements that added to their aesthetic value.
6. **Historical Insight**:
- The map provides historical insights into the territorial boundaries and geographic knowledge of the regions it covers during the mid-19th century.
7. **Geopolitical Significance**:
- Persia, Herat, and Kaboul (Kabul) have historical and geopolitical significance, and this map offers a view of their positions and relationships within the broader region.
Overall, the 'Royaumes de Perse Herat & Kaboul' antique map serves as both an educational tool and a historical document, offering a glimpse into the geography of Persia and its neighboring regions in the mid-19th century.
- Dimensions:Height: 10.12 in (25.7 cm)Width: 13.31 in (33.8 cm)Depth: 0.02 in (0.5 mm)
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- Date of Manufacture:1852
- Condition:General age-related toning. Shows soiling and foxing, blank verso. Please study image carefully.
- Seller Location:Langweer, NL
- Reference Number:Seller: BG-13379-191stDibs: LU3054333360382
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