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Antique Map of Central Asia between the Caspian Sea and Lake Balkhash, 1851

$687.08
£508.31
€580VAT Included
CA$950.96
A$954.42
CHF 556.55
MX$11,602.93
NOK 6,395.31
SEK 6,577.25
DKK 4,422.14

About the Item

Antique map titled 'Independent Tartary'. Original steel engraved map of Central Asia. It covers the regions between the Caspian Sea and Lake Balkhash and between Russia and Afghanistan. These include the ancient Silk Route kingdoms of Khiva, Tartaria, Kokand, and Bokhara. Today this region roughly includes Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Tajikistan. Three vignettes, including an image of Tartars on a Journey, a horseback Bride Chase, and a tartar campsite. Published circa 1851 by J. & F. Tallis.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 10.56 in (26.8 cm)Width: 14.73 in (37.4 cm)Depth: 0.02 in (0.5 mm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
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  • Date of Manufacture:
    c.1851
  • Condition:
    Age-related toning. Original outline coloring. Shows some wear and foxing. Few small defects in margins. Blank verso. Please study image carefully.
  • Seller Location:
    Langweer, NL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: BG-13512-31stDibs: LU3054335885922

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