18th century Map of the Route from the Russian Embassy to Persia in 1746


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A Map of the Routes of the Russian Embassy to Persia in 1746, on the Western Coasts; Also of Mr. George Thompson's Journey on the East; And the Author's Travels on the South Coast of the Caspian Sea. iv th: Mr. Van Mierop's Journey to the Mesched. From The Revolutions of Persia. Engraving by J. Gibson dated Jan. 1753. Condition: Folding copy, age staining, old repair to left hand side (barely visible) close right hand margin, minor repaired splits to centre fold, one small hole. Good bold imprint.
Title: An antique map of Persian Empire
Medium: Hand coloured engraving.		Image Size: 450 x 495mm, 17.75 x 19.5". approx.
Order No. 1923	Price: £165.00	Paper Size: 470 x 510mm, 18.5 x 20" approx.
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Biography:

John Gibson (fl. 1750-92)

A prolific 18th century engraver of maps, including the rare Maps of the Chief Roads in England, showing the various Routes from London - 1765, smaller format county maps included. His best known work is the New and Accurate Maps of the Counties England and Wales. These small, decorative, rococo-style maps each carry a short description of of the county and the atlas was sold bound in calf for 4s, or 5s 6d with maps coloured. He also published several items in the Universal Magazine and The Universal Museum.

His publications also included:
A New Map of North America with the West India Islands -1755.
Middle British Colonies - 1756.
Atlas Minimus 1758 (with Emanuel Bowen). Re-issued 1774.
A New and Complete Map of all America 1763 (1772-94 several re-issues with differing titles).

Other Works by John Gibson

18th Century Route map through the Persian Empire.

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