Lot 740: A New Map of The Eastern Parts of Asia Minor Largely taken: As Also of Syria, Armenia, Mesopotamia & c' Middle East Edward Wells 1700 B+

A New Map of The Eastern Parts of Asia Minor Largely taken: As Also of Syria, Armenia, Mesopotamia & c' Middle East Edward Wells 1700 B+ This interesting map covers the region from eastern Turkey to the western shore of the Caspian Sea and south to the Arabian desert and the Persian Gulf. The map shows the locations of ancient cities and regions. It is nicely decorated with figures supporting a large title cartouche that incorporates the dedication and arms of William, Duke of Gloucester. Edward Wells (1667-1727) was a mathemati...

(Size: 19.2 x 14.3 inches)