Subject: Turkey
Period: 1620 (circa)
Publication:
Color: Hand Color
Size:
18.9 x 13.6 inches
48 x 34.5 cm
Handsome map of present-day Turkey with Cyprus prominently shown. The sea is boldly engraved in a wave pattern. There is a large sea monster in the Mediterranean and an oared ship in the Black Sea. The map is further embellished with three strapwork cartouches. French text on verso.
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Condition: A
A bright, clean example with wide, original margins and a bit of toning along centerfold towards top.