M-12690: “... MAP OF PERSIA, AFGHANISTAN, AND BALUCHISTAN.” New York & Chicago: Rand, McNally & Co., from Rand, McNally & Co.’s Indexed Atlas of the World, 1892 edition, copyright dated 1892 in lower left. Color-printed map with original color, center fold as issued.
IMAGE SIZE: 19 x 26 inches
This large and very detailed map depicts the region known in 1892 as Persia (present-day Iran), Afghanistan and Baluchistan (present-day Pakistan) in great detail. Topographical features are well noted and towns, cities, mountains, island, and water routes are identified.
The late 19th and early 20th centuries were a period of intense rivalry for influence in this part of the world between the Russian and British empires. Railroad construction was an important part of this rivalry, which was often called the “Great Game.”
The map shows the strategically important Trans-Caspian Railway, built by Russia between 1879 and 1898, running from the eastern shore of the Caspian Sea to Samarkand and the Fergana Valley. Few railroads as yet existed in Iran, Afghanistan, and western Pakistan.
Excellent condition, and one of the largest atlas maps of the period focusing on this mportant area.
Shipped unmatted
