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61) The East Indies, including more particularly the British Dominions on the Continent of India By: John Blair Date: 1814 (published) London Dimensions: 16.7 x 22.5 inches (42.5 x 57 cm) This map extends from eastern Iran (Persia) in the west eastward across to Assam and northern Burma. The Irawaddy Delta further south is labeled part of the “Kingdom of Pegu.” It also covers regions from far north of Delhi to the southern tip of Ceylon (Sri Lanka). Many seaports, interior mountains, rivers, and towns are noted, but no roads. Condition: Excellent example with a strong impression on clean paper. $400 62) British India, Southern part By: John Thompson Date: 1815 (published) London Dimensions: 19.9 x 23.5 inches (50.5 x 59.5 cm) A fantastic map with a great amount of interior detail, including towns, mountains and river systems. Extends eastward from north of Bombay (Mumbai) to Chilcat Lake and southern coast of Odisha (Orissa), and south to Cape Comorin (Kanyakumari) and the northern third of Ceylon (Sri Lanka). Features Thompson’s geometric, gray-lined, octagonal title cartouche. Condition: This is an excellent example with a strong impression, light offsetting, and original coloring. $425