Historical maps of Hormúz Island

Title:

Historical maps of Hormúz Island

Contributor:

T. Pettitt and Co. (surveyor)
Arthur William Stiffe (surveyor)

Date:

1874/1874

Description:

Imprint:London, T. Pettitt & Co. Litho.Distinctive Features:Map in the upper left:'North end of Hormúz Island shewing site of ancient towns &c.’.Map in the upper right:'Map shewing the position of Hormúz Island with reference to the Persian Coast and the other old European settlements in the vicinity. From actual survey by A.W. Stiffe, late Lieut. R.N.'View in the lower left:'Portuguese fort on Hormúz Island, old minaret on the left.'Map in the lower right:'Isld. of Harmúz or Ormus. Bird's-eye view of Hormúz from “Astley's" collection’Includes Latin text in the upper centre: ‘A ESTA SEPHEDESI MAORO 13 DEFAR IAE DESVAMOL HERE HERDROS FALECEOEILEA A.Z. DEABRILDE BOIEILA A8DEE EVRODE B03’. And below: ‘SEPVTRA DE AMTONO CO REA E DE SEVS IR DEIROS FALE SEO AOS 17 DE IANE IRO DE 1591 ANNOS’. With skull and crossbones at the bottom.Inscriptions:On recto, top margin in the right-hand corner: ‘Geographical Magazine’ and 'April 1874'.3 maps and 1 view on 1 sheetDimensions:260 x 240 mm or smaller, on sheet 430 x 570 mm

Language:

English
Latin

Type:

Map

Type (Narrower):

Maps

Type (Broader):

Image

Geographic region:

Hormuz Isle

Extent:

3 maps and 1 view on 1 sheet

Rights:

Public Domain

Identifier:

81055/vdc_100000006836.0x000001_ar
81055/vdc_100000006836.0x000001_en
IOR/X/3127

Is part of:

British Library: Map Collections

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