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

Reference
BG-13512-3
Date
1851
Region
Asia
Category
Antique Map
Sheet size
26.8 x 37.4 cm (10.6 x 14.7 in)
Condition
Fair
Availability
Available
Price
EUR 580

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.

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