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Stock# 106216
Description
This detailed map of the Red Sea, here termed the Arabian Gulf, was published on April 7, 1788. It showcases the coastal regions and notable geographic features along the Red Sea, from the Sinai Peninsula to Yemen and Abyssinia (modern-day Ethiopia).
The map includes several inset maps: "Port of Giddah," "Suez," "Suakem," and "Al Babo," each providing closer views of specific ports and regions. The map is detailed with towns, mountains, and water bodies clearly marked. It also features a scale of miles and a comparative table of various mile measurements used in the Arabian and European regions.
Condition Description
Engraving on 18th-century paper.
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