Antique Map of the Caspian Sea, Uzbekistan and Northern Persia, 1735

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Antique map titled 'Nova Maris Caspii et Regions Usbeck (\.).' Detailed map of Central Asia centered on the Caspian Sea, … Read more Antique map titled 'Nova Maris Caspii et Regions Usbeck (\.).' Detailed map of Central Asia centered on the Caspian Sea, showing Uzbekistan to the east of the Caspian sea and northern Persia. The finely engraved, hand colored title cartouche decorates the map which identifies towns such as Astrakan, Eriwan, Isphahan, Samarkand, and Cabul, and shows trade routes. Source unknown, to be determined. Artists and Engravers: Following the long period of Dutch domination, the Homann family became the most important map publishers in Germany in the eighteenth century, the business being founded by J.B. Homann in Nuremberg about the year 1702. S
Condition: Good, given age. Damp stained bottom left and right. Two small tears bottom edge. Light staining and soiling in the margins. A few small spots. Some minor crinkles. Original middle fold as issued. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study image carefully. Date: c.1735 Overall size: 63 x 53.6 cm. Image size: 58.8 x 49 cm. See less