A printed map of Iran, with a small inset map of Tehran, and incorporating parts of the Gulf and southern Russia Qajar Persia, produced by Mirza 'Abd al-Razzaq Khan, dated AH 1316/AD 1898-99 printed with colour, folding, backed with cloth 152.5 x 152.5 cm.; folded 31 x 38.5 cm. Footnotes: The text on the map states that it was produced by Mu'tamid al-Sultan Mirza 'Abd al-Razzaq Khan Sartip [brigadier] Muhandis [engineer], who studied at the Dar al-Funun under 'Abd al-Ghaffar. 'Abd al-Razzaq is praised for his work and the map is said to be perfect. It bears the seal impression of Najm al-Dawlah ('Abd al-Ghaffar Najm al-Dawlah, a famous astrologer, and a teacher at the Dar al-Funun, d. 1909). Another note praises the work of Mirza 'Abd al-Razzaq, and states that all the mistakes in previous maps have here been corrected. It is signed Ja'far Quli with his seal impression as vazir-e 'ulum (Minister of Science); he was also titled Nayyir al-Mulk and was the director of Dar al-Funun. Another note gives the time of journeys from various places including Bombay, from Karachi to the Persian Gulf and back. A further note states that no copying of this is allowed without permission. For other examples of late Qajar printed maps sold in these rooms, see Bonhams, Islamic and Indian Art, 24th April 2018, lot 224 (Persia and the surrounding countries, dated AH 1287/AD 1870-71); and lot 225 (the city of Tabriz, dated 12 Sha'ban 1297/20th July 1880). 22nd May 2025, lot 89, a printed map of the city of Tabriz, dated 12 Sha'ban 1297/20th July 1880; lot 90, a large printed map of the city of Tehran, 20th Century, copying an original map made in Muharram 1309/August-September 1891. For an earlier example, of Tehran, dated Jumada I 1275/December 1858-January 1859, see Christie's, Art of the Islamic and Indian Worlds, 5th October 2010, lot 253. Important Notice to Buyers Some countries, e.g., the US, prohibit or restrict the purchase by its citizens (wherever located) and/or the import of certain types of works of particular origins. As a convenience to buyers, Bonhams has marked with the symbol R all lots of Iranian (Persian), Syrian or Afghan origin. It is each buyer's responsibility to ensure that they do not bid on or import a lot in contravention of the sanctions or trade embargoes that apply to them. This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: R R This lot is subject to import restrictions when shipped to the United States. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing