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Sir Robert Shirley (c. 1581-1628), went with his brother to Persia in 1598, remaining in that country when the latter returned to Europe in 1599 married a Circassian lady he stayed in Persia until 1608 when the shah sent him on a diplomatic errand to James I. and to other European princes; after visiting Cracow, Prague, Florence, Rome and Madrid, he reached England in 1611 and had an interview with the king. In 1613 he went again to Persia, but in 1615 he returned to Europe and resided for some years in Madrid. His third journey to Persia was undertaken in 1627, but soon after reaching that country he died at Kazvin on the 13th of July 1628.

ARTIST	W. GARDINER
ENGRAVER	BIRRELL
PUBLISHED DATE	MAY 1 -1799
PUBLISHED BY	EDWARD HARDING - 98 PALL MALL
PAGE SIZE: approx	13 1/2 INCHES x 10 1/2 INCHES
PRINT SIZE: approx	12 1/4 X 8 1/4 INCHES
CONDITION	COPPER ENGRAVING , BLANK on the back.. Very strong plate impression. The image is clean, clear and sharp with beautiful depth and detail. This beautiful rare item would look great matted and framed. An art supply store can provide you with a selection of frames for old art treasures.