BGRN-239

Antique Map of Persia by Valentijn (1726)

  • Condition: Good, general age-related toning and some foxing/minor defects. Please study image carefully.
  • Date: 1726
  • Overall size: 40 x 34 cm.
  • Image size: 38 x 30 cm.
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.. Persia - Valentijn (1726)

Description: Antique map of Persia. It covers from the Gulf of Suez eastward to Ahmedabad (Amadabad) in modern day western India. This map, centered on Persia, includes the Caspian Sea and part of the Arabian Peninsula. This print originates from 'Oud en Nieuw Oost-Indiën' by F. Valentijn.

Artists and Engravers: François Valentijn (1666-1727), a missionary, worked at Amboina from 1684 to 1694 and 1705 to 1713 and travelled extensively in the VOC's lands.