Description: An 18th Century Engraving Depicting The Assassination Of Thomas Kouli Kan An engraving depicting Thomas Kouli Kan, (Tahmasp Quli Khan, also known as Nadar Shah,) Emperor of Persia, "assassinated in his tent by five of his officers, two of whom he killed before they could despatch him".One of a series of 17 illustrations on 11 plates to the Revd. Thomas Banks for "A New, Royal Authentic and Complete System of Universal Geography" (series title), published in Great Britain by John Cooke, c. 1792.Marked Wale delin./Grignion sculp.A version of this engraving, numbered 86, and signed by the artist, is exhibited in the V&A Museum. Mounted, with photo corners, ready for framing.Plate mark. Approx. Size: mount: 28cms x 41.5cms, image: 18cms x 30cms. Condition - please also see photographs. In reasonably good condition - commensurate with age and usage.Signs of having been removed from a publication to left hand edge, with additional bumps to corners and edges.Handling marks and creases, with further marks/stains to margins. Colours are deeper than shown in photographs. FREE UK MAINLAND POSTAGE. ***Highlands & Islands, Northern Ireland and Overseas buyers, please ask for a postage quote before buying.*** I will combine postage. Please note that we take all our stock to Antiques and Collectors' Fairs. Please see my other listings. Payment methods I accept the following payment methods only PAYPAL Powered by eBay Turbo Lister
Price: 15 GBP
Location: Melksham
End Time: 2024-08-27T15:31:03.000Z
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Production Technique: Engraving
Framing: Mounted
Style: Realism
Material: Paper
Theme: Royalty
Time Period Produced: 1750-1799
Type: Print
Features: Plate Mark
Image Orientation: Portrait
Subject: Historical Figures
Culture: Persian
Unit of Sale: Single Piece
