ASSORTED MAPS US, ARABIA, EGYPT, & ETC
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Large assembled 19th hand colored maps. Various countries. 1) Early 19th century folding map titled ARABIA, EGYPT, ABYSSINIA, RED SEA & Co. Published in 1817. Large map of Arabia andadjacent countries. The Hajj caravan routes to Mecca are well marked, and there are numerous observations relating to sources of water when crossing the Arabian desert. Bahrein, "Koueit" (Kuwait), and "Catura" (Qatar) are all marked,although the coastline of the Persian Gulf is somewhat inaccurate, and peninsula of Qatar itself is lacking. The track of the French frigate "La V?nus" is shown on its voyage of discovery in the Red Sea; she later disappeared in a hurricane in1788. Engraved on 14th July 1814. Approximately 19 1/4 inches x 21 1/2 inches. Professionally framed with non glare glass. Overall 21 1/2 inches x 23 1/2 inches. 2) NOVA IMPERII TURCARUM TABULA..BURGUNDIAE DUCIS MAP. Map shows the former Turkish Empire ( Ottoman Empire) with Greece, the eastern Mediterranean Sea, with Northafrica, Egypt, total Arabia, turkey, the Caspian sea to Tartaria. On an inset map the ; kingdom; of Algeria. Figurative cartouche showing S?leyman I
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ASSORTED MAPS US, ARABIA, EGYPT, & ETC
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