Lot 03214

Large engraved wall-map measuring ~3 metres by 2 metres in 21 numbered sheets, 67x46cm each. Every sheet is divided in 4 engraved parts (33.5x23cm each) backed on linen, with printed paper slip on verso. All housed in dark brown original case with titles “KARTE DER EUROPAEISCHEN TURKEY” & “TURKISCHEN CARTE” on boards. The map is presenting Turkey in Europe, from Croatia in the north west across to Odessa in the north east, and south to include Greece and Crete and to the west to include Constantinople and Rhodes, with inset plans of Prevesa, Corinth, Lepante, Hellespont, the Bosphorus & Constantinople, Belgrade, Navarin, Smyrna, Rhodes, a “General Carte von Kleinasien” (including Black Sea & Cyprus). All maps in almost excellent condition, spotless and with strong impression. Case with wear (self adhesive tape). Scarce, especially in this case.