Mid 19th century map of Persia decorated with vignettes
Persia.
London: J. & F. Tallis, c.1851. Steel engraving with original outline colour. Printed area 350 x 255mm.
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A detailed map of Iran, within an ornate border, with a vignette view of Ispahan, and illustrations of a mounted Persian, Kurds and a camel.
The map was drawn and engraved by John Rapkin for the 'The Illustrated Atlas, and Modern History of the World, Geographical Political, Commercial & Statistical', edited by Montgomery Martin, which was one of the last decorative atlases to be published.