Antique 17th century Map Of Persia. John Speed Engraved By Peter Van Den Keere (Petrus Kaerius) London 1675. A.D.

Original Antique 17th century miniature Map of Persia. From John Speed's "A Prospect of the Most Famous Parts of the World" Engraved by Peter Van Den Keere (Petrus Kaerius) London 1675. A.D.

A nice example of copper engraved on robust hand laid paper, enhanced with attractive later hand colouring map of Persia, from Speed's Epitome. The map extends from the Black Sea and the Persian Gulf to the Tartaria and the Empire of Tacalistan and Cabul.

The Caspian Sea widens east-west and is given two alternate names: the Sea of Bachu and the Hyrcanian Sea. The Caspian Sea refers to the Caspi people of Transcaucasia, while the Hyrcanian Sea is the classical name for the region south-east of this body of water. The "Bachu" name comes from a Persian city now the capital of Azerbaijan and was the preferred name given by Medieval cartographers. Alternative names are given for many other features and regions.

An excellent example of the so called "Miniature Speeds" from a pocket edition of Speed's atlas.
The name is misleading as the maps were actually by Pieter Van Den Keere, although the text was by Speed.

CONDITION: In fine condition, free of repairs or restoration.

The map is matted and mounted in custom made exquisite ebonized wood and silvered frame, adding elegance and grandeur to the piece. The frame is also fitted with glass to ensure the map remains pristine.

DIMENSIONS:

Size of the frame: 21 x 18cm (8.1/4 x 7.09 inches).
Measurement of the map: 12.7 x 8.5 cm (5 x 3.5 inches).