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Sketch map of Arabia [‎2r] (1/2)

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The record is made up of 1 map. It was created in 1865. It was written in English. The original is part of the 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. .

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Hand drawn rough map signed by Sir Lewis Pelly showing his intended route from Koweit [Kuwait] via Riyath [Riyadh] to Bahrein [Bahrain] with notations concerning the terrain features and the approximate location of the settlements marked. Indicates the boundary between Nejd and Hejaz and the extent of Nafud or Dehna Desert and Hajaz Samaan stony tract. Includes details on the camel caravan journey with a scale showing 12 days journey of about 24 miles per day inserted at the bottom right-hand corner.

The verso The back of a sheet of paper or leaf, often abbreviated to 'v'. of the map contains a rough pencil sketch of the central part of the Arabian Peninsula with Reyath [Riyadh] located in the centre.

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1 map
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Scale not given
Scale designator
Horizontal
Orientation
North
Degree coordinates
Top-left: 29° 38' 33.36" N, 38° 31' 32.52" E
Top-right: 29° 38' 33.36" N, 50° 50' 7.44" E
Bottom-left: 21° 6' 56.88" N, 38° 31' 32.52" E
Bottom-right: 21° 6' 56.88" N, 50° 50' 7.44" E
Physical characteristics

Materials: Pen and ink on paper with additions in pencil and crayon

Dimensions: 398 x 504 mm

Watermark: The paper contains the watermark ‘T H Saunders, 1860'.

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Sketch map of Arabia [‎2r] (1/2), British Library: India Office Records and Private Papers, Mss Eur F126/107, f 2, in Qatar Digital Library <https://www.qdl.qa/archive/81055/vdc_100024265521.0x000004> [accessed 28 March 2024]

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