This is an antique map depicting the region around the Caspian Sea, with territories such as Hyrcania, Parthia, and Scythia labelled. The map shows geographical features and ancient tribal names, including Arimaspoi, Geloni, and Amazones. A decorative cartouche in the lower right corner contains Latin text dedicating the map to "Ioh. Newcombe, Senator Consularis," and mentions "Calpianos" and "Gentiumque." The map is rendered in a fine line engraving style, characteristic of 18th-century cartography. The details are precise, with mountains depicted as stippled formations and coastlines clearly delineated. The plate mark is visible, and the margins appear intact, though the paper shows some age-toning and light foxing, consistent with an item of this age. The overall impression is one of scholarly cartographic work from a bygone era.
CASPIAN SEA RUSSIA IRAN GEORGIA 1761 POMPONIUS MELA UNUSUAL ANTIQUE MAP
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