DESCRIPTION: Scarce and truly fascinating British Admiralty chart of the coast of Oman showing Matrah (Mutrah) Bay and Maskat Cove with a plan of the town of Maskat, now Muscat the port capital of Oman. Includes two fine inset elevation views: View of Maskat from the Cove and a view of the larger area from Ras Maskat to Doha. Only one sale of the chart is recorded in the Antique Map Price Record- by the esteemed dealer Jonathan Potter in 1985 (those were the days).
Published first by the Admiralty May 27, 1862 under the superintendence of Rear Admiral Washington, Hydrographer. This is the edition of 1917 with last correction in 1918. Engraved by J. & C. Walker.
Just a few of the interesting features captured by this chart include:
- The Sultan's Palace.
- "Mass of rugged hills culminating in the Saddle 3 miles to the Southward."
- A pass through the rugged terrain "for foot passengers and unloaded animals."
- The city gate with an auction bazaar just outside the walls.
- Telegraph office.
- British Consulate.
Chart number 2869.
PUBLICATION DATE: 1918
GEOGRAPHIC AREA: Oman
BODY OF WATER: Arabian Gulf
CONDITION: Good.
Ample margins. On heavy paper with no folds. Slightly browned at the edges from handling. Moderate impression.
COLORING: None
ENGRAVER: J. & C. Walker
SIZE: 26
" x
19 "
ITEM PHYSICAL LOCATION: 66
PRICE: $2500
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