Subject: Eastern Mediterranean & Middle East
Period: 1740 (circa)
Publication:
Color: Hand Color
Size:
24.4 x 17.9 inches
62 x 45.5 cm
A large, decorative map of the Turkish Empire, covering territories in the Balkans, Anatolia, Levant, North Africa and Arabia. The map includes an inset of the eastern-most provinces in North Africa. It is embellished with a drape-style distance scale cartouche and a large title cartouche decorated by angels, soldiers and the royal French arms. The Latin title appears above the map: "Nova Impreii Turcarum Tabula, ad Usum Serenissimi Burgundiae Ducis."
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Condition: B+
A dark impression with minor soiling, a professionally repaired centerfold separation that enters 1.5" into image at bottom, and a few small tears and chips in blank margins that have also been professionally repaired.