Detailed early 19th century map of Arabia
CARY, John.
A New Map of Arabia, Including Egypt, Abyssinia, the Red Sea &c. &c. from the Latest Authorities.
London, 1819. Original colour. 470 x 520mm.
Detailed map of the Arabian Peninsula, showing the caravan routes. Of interest is the route of the Frigate 'La Venus', which charted the Red Sea, the Persian Gulf, and the Indian Ocean before disappearing in a hurricane with all crew and cargo in 1788.
This example is on paper watermarked '1818 J Whatman Turkey Mill'. Whatman's paper was the best quality printing paper available at the time.
Stock ID : 20743
£550
£550
Detailed early 19th century map of Arabia
CARY, John.
A New Map of Arabia, Including Egypt, Abyssinia, the Red Sea &c. &c. from the Latest Authorities.
London, 1819. Original colour. 470 x 520mm.
Detailed map of the Arabian Peninsula, showing the caravan routes. Of interest is the route of the Frigate 'La Venus', which charted the Red Sea, the Persian Gulf, and the Indian Ocean before disappearing in a hurricane with all crew and cargo in 1788.
This example is on paper watermarked '1818 J Whatman Turkey Mill'. Whatman's paper was the best quality printing paper available at the time.
Stock ID : 20743
£550
£550