Description: Map of Ancient Persian Empire - Eastern Part (Iran & Irak) published for the Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge December 1831 by Baldwin and Craddock. Lithographic map with hand line colouring. Published in the Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge World Atlas in 1844. The Society for the Diffusion or Useful Knowledge was established in 1826 to provide scientific and othe information to the middle and working classes. Up until 1848 when it ceased, the society produced hundreds of maps of all areas of the world. In 1844 these maps were published all together in the World Atlas, at that time one of the most up to date and accurate to be produced. The maps were engraved by John Walker (active 1759 - 1830) and his son Charles Walker (active 1825 - 1890) and the atlas was published by Chapman and Hall at 186 The Strand, London. Page size is 41.5cm by 33.5cmMap area is in good condition for age, engravings are clear. Some browning. Slight wear to the margins.Blank on the reverse. Fold as issued.See photos for condition All payments by Paypal UK Postage freeWorldwide £5.00
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Location: Bath
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Returns Accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Cartographer/Publisher: SDUK
Printing Technique: Lithography
Original/Reproduction: Antique Original
Type: Topographical Map
Year: 1831
Date Range: 1800-1899
Country/Region: Iran, Irak
Era: 1800s
