'MAP OF PERSIA, WITH A MEMORANDUM AND INDEX.'

Content

This book consists of a map of Persia, with a memorandum and index, prepared by William John Turner for the Royal Geographical Society under the supervision of the Hon George Nathaniel Curzon, M P.

The memorandum is written by George Curzon, a Member of Parliament, and explains the origins of the mapping exercise and the issues involved. An appendix lists the maps directly used in the compilation of the new map and a second appendix lists those maps not used but which were useful for reference. There then follows an index of place names and accompanying grid references to the map. The folded map is placed at the back of the publication.

Extent and format

1 volume (24 folios)

It is grouped into

'Persia, Afghanistan & Beluchistan'

2 images

Ref: Mss Eur F112/623, f 26

Physical characteristics

Foliation: the foliation sequence (used for referencing) commences at the inside front cover with 1, and terminates at the inside back cover with 26; these numbers are written in pencil, are circled, and are located in the top right corner of the recto The front of a sheet of paper or leaf, often abbreviated to 'r'. side of each folio. Pagination: the file also contains an original printed pagination sequence.

Written in

English in Latin script

Type

Archival file

Access & Reference

Original held at

British Library: India Office The department of the British Government to which the Government of India reported between 1858 and 1947. The successor to the Court of Directors. Records and Private Papers Documents collected in a private capacity.

Access conditions

Unrestricted

Archive reference

Mss Eur F112/623

History of this record

Date(s)

1892 (CE, Gregorian)

Subjects

Maps

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