'Sketch map of Arabia'. With manuscript additions showing 'Friendly' and 'Hostile' Confederations
Date:
1906/1917
Description:
Abstract: Printed sheet bearing the series designation 'I[intelligence].D[ivision].W[ar].O[ffice]. No. 1835' and the imprint 'Corrections, July, 1905. Railways revised Sept. 1906.' Portrays hydrology, relief by hachures, railways, roads, submarine telegraphs, settlements, place names and international boundaries; includes an inset (120 x 98mm) titled 'Map of Koweit and Surrounding Country' at scale 1:2,027,520. Manuscript additions portray 'Friendly Confederations' in red and 'Hostile Confederations' in blue (see also Mss Eur F112/552, ff 3-4, from which this terminology is taken).Creation end date derived from date of Arab Revolt.A colour version of this sheet, without manuscript additions, is filed at Maps MOD GSGS 1835.Physical description: Materials: Printed, with manuscript additions in coloured ink and watercolourDimensions: 385 x 384mm, on sheet 498 x 507mm