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A folding map of Beshagard in south-eastern Persia,

containing coastlines of Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman. Commissioned by Suleyman Mirza for the Royal Armoury.

Stock Code 105606

Qajar Persia, 1311 AH (1893-94 AD)

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A label pasted to the front wrapper reads 'Map of Beshagard, the work of Sulayman Mirza', and the map itself is entitled 'The work of the servant of the court Sulayman Qajar, the colonel of the August Armoury, 1311 AH' (1893-94 AD)'. Suleyman Mirza has not been identified.

A single folding manuscript map of Beshagard in south-eastern Persia, copied by 'Sulayman Qajar' and hand-coloured, copied on 6 sheets and linen-backed, total 475 by 605 mm; with two marbled paper wrappers pasted over board sections (forming covers when folded), paper label to upper cover, extremities a little rubbed, internally bright and attractive.

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A folding map of Beshagard in south-eastern Persia,

[MANUSCRIPT MAP]. SULEYMAN MIRZA (cartographer)

Stock code: 105606

$3,194.00

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