'Map showing tribes and new boundary of the Aden Protectorate'
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Map showing territories surrounding the Aden Protectorate, with indications of tribes and sub-tribes. The Protectorate boundary and the tribal boundaries within the Protectorate area are in red ink. The map indicates settlements, hydrology and provides some indication of relief. The map was pr...
A printed memorandum, written by George Russell Clerk, member of the Council of India, London, on 17 July 1868. The document discusses the motives behind Persia's ambition for a naval presence in the Gulf, including the search for markets for opium exports. In a second section, entitled 'Muscat ...
This map shows Gallipoli Peninsula in the southern part of East Thrace, the European part of Turkey, indicating roads and rivers. The map also indicates relief with contours. The map includes a printing statement which reads '(B 16480) WT 18370-212.5050.10/20.H&S,LTD.' This map was produc...
A printed memorandum written by Henry Thoby Prinsep, member of the Council of India, 15 July 1868. The document addresses seven matters pertaining to Britain's relations with Muscat, Zanzibar, and Persia, as follows: 1. The transfer of diplomatic relations to the Foreign Office; 2. The appointm...
No. 1. Convention concernant les Chemins de fer en Turquie d'Asie.
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This item consists of an agreement drawn up by the Grand Vizier of the Ottoman Empire (Ibrahim Hakki Pasha) and A P (on behalf of the King), to avoid future disputes regarding the transportation of goods by railway in Asiatic Turkey. The main body of the document is in French.
Addendum to Memorandum on Sheikh Said, Dated 9 April 1897.
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An addendum, which reproduces a report written by Commander Alfred Paget, RN, on 11 September 1894, describing the Turkish position of Bab-el-Mandeb opposite to Perim Island, and giving a summary of relevant historical events from 1868. The addendum also provides the opinion of Lewis Anthony Beau...
The Shat-Al-'Arab. Traced from the Admiralty Chart.
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A map showing the region around the mouth of the Shat-Al-Arab river and its course as far as Basrah, indicating the location of the Turkish-built fort at Fao. The map also indicates hydrology, vegetation, settlements and water depths with soundings. Published by the Intelligence Division, War O...
No. 1. Concession pour la Navigation sur le Tigre et l'Euphrate.
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The item consists of a concession for navigation on the Tigris and Euphrates rivers, which sets out terms and conditions. It was signed by the Grand Vizier of Ottoman Empire (Ibrahim Hakki Pasha) and Baron Inchcape (James Lyle Mackay) – on behalf of the Secretary of State for India, on 12 Dece...
This map shows Turkey where it is included in Asia and indicates the boundaries between Turkey, Syria, Mesopotamia and the Old Frontier. The map also indicates relief with contours. The map includes a printing statement which reads '(B 16479) WT 18378-212.5050.10/20.H&S,LTD.'
MAP NO.1: TURKEY IN EUROPE ZONE OF THE STRAITS SMYRNA THE ISLANDS
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This map shows Turkey where it is included in Europe and features the Straits, Smyrna [Izmir], and islands. The map indicates boundaries and relief with contours. The map includes a printing statement which reads '(B 16478) WT 18378-212.5050.10/20.H&S,LTD.'