A photographic copy of 'Route map of the special mission to Seistan and Mekran by Quartermaster-Sergeant David Bower, Royal Engineers'
Date:
1872/1872
Description:
Abstract: Distinctive Features:This is a photograph of the original manuscript which is held at IOR/X/3126/1. Reduced version of this map was lithographed and published in 1872 to accompany the Journal of Captain C. Bean Euan Smith. Printed copies at IOR/X/3126/3/1 and IOR/X/3126/3/2.Relief shown by hachures.Route of mission indicated in line with sextan observations points shown by dots. Boundaries of provinces coloured for reference on the original map.Inscriptions:Legends and annotations concerning the place names obscured via the reproduction process.On recto place names illegible or obscured through the reproduction process added in ink and pencil.Physical description: Materials:Photographic print with additions in pen and ink and pencilDimensions:260 x 968 mm