A map of the cultivated area in the Seistan [Sistan] region of Iran. The map shows details of hydrology, surface geology, roads, and human geography. The map is signed by Captain E A Plunket, 17 July 1903. There is a printing statement that reads: 'Intelligence Branch. Topo. Dy. No. 4825. Exd C...
The file contains papers mainly concerning Persia [Iran], largely relating to the province of Seistan [Sistan]. The file includes: Printed copies of diaries of HM Consul for Seistan (Major George Chenevix-Trench) from 16 September 1900 to 8 February 1901 (not complete) Printed copies of the Ca...
Volume I. MEMORANDA REGARDING PERSIA AND NORTH-WEST TRANS-FRONTIER. 1905.
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The volume contains printed monthly memoranda of information received by the Government of India 'regarding external affairs relating to Persia' for the months of January to December 1905 inclusive (folios 4-57); and memoranda of information received 'regarding affairs on and beyond the North-We...
Genre/Subject Matter: This black and white photograph shows the ruins of the Commandant’s house at Basidu. Inscriptions: On reverse of image, in pen: ‘Ruins of Commandants house at Basidu. 1901’.
Genre/Subject Matter: This black and white photograph shows the ruins of the hospital at Basidu. Inscriptions: On reverse of image, in pen: ‘Ruins of the Hospital at Basidu. 1901’.
The map shows Mesopotamia [Iraq], and part of Western Persia [Iran] East of the Turco-Persian boundary, with the boundary being indicated by a dashed and dotted line. Ottoman administrative divisions in the form of vilayets [provinces] and sanjaks [districts] are also indicated, as are Headquart...
Map of area surrounding Tabriz with lines given to reflect the 4th proposal on the Turkish-Iraqi border. A key is given: Red line in crayon – Sevres Treaty Boundary; blue line in crayon – fourth proposal; Green line in crayon – Turco-Persian frontier 1914. Also given is line of incorrect Mosul vi...
RECONNAISSANCES IN MESOPOTAMIA, KURDISTAN, NORTH-WEST PERSIA, AND LURISTAN FROM APRIL TO OCTOBER 1888.
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Narrative report on surveys conducted in Mesopotamia [Iraq], north-west Persia [Iran] and Luristan [Lorestan]. The preface provides the following information: ‘The object was to explore various tracts of little known country through which roads lead north from the head of the Persian Gulf to th...
Annotated Copy of Persia and the Persian Question by George Curzon, with Inserted Papers
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These two volumes are George Curzon's own personal annotated copies of both volumes of his book Persia and the Persian Question, which was published in 1892. Alongside the volumes are various loose papers relating to Persia [Iran], consisting of the following: received correspondence; newspaper ...
The map depicts the mouth of the Shatt El Arab waterway with soundings in feet. It includes a diagram of the settlement of Fao, the location of the 'Turkish Fort', and the telegraph station. The scale is stated as 1/97,280 or 1.535 statute miles to the inch. An arrow indicates magnetic north. ...