Thomas Kouli Kan (Emperor of Persia) assassinated, 1788.

"Thomas Kouli Kan, Emperor of Persia, Assassinated in his tent by five of his Officers, two of whom he killed, before they could dispatch him" engraved by Grignion after a picture by Wale, published in Thomas Bankes's New .. System of Universal Geography, London, about 1788. Copper engraved antique print. Some creasing in the margins, otherwise good condition. Size 17 x 28 cms including title, plus margins with full plate mark. Ref H7688