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Newly Added Antique Map Inventory

Selection of Rare and Antique Maps recently added to the Turkey and the Ottoman Empire category of Geographicus Antique Map Gallery.

1850 Cruchley Map of European Turkey and Greece

150.00 USD — Sun, 12 May 2013 16:35:00 +0000

A beautiful 1850 map of Greece, the Balkans and the European part of Turkey by George Frederick Cruchley. It covers from Moldavia to Candia and from the Gulf of Venice or the Adriatic Sea to the Sea of Marmara. The modern day states of Greece, Albania, Moldova, Bosnia, Croatia, Serbia, Bulgaria and Romania are included. This map was made when the Ottoman Empire controlled much of the region.

1835 Hall Map of Turkey in Asia

300.00 USD — Sun, 24 Mar 2013 01:04:59 +0000

This is a beautiful map of Turkey in Asia or Asia Minor from Sidney Hall's extremely scarce 1835 New General Atlas . Centered on the Holy land (Palestine / Israel), Hall's map depicts the modern day countries of Turkey, Cyprus, Iraq, Israel, Palestine, Jordan, Lebanon, and Syria. Towns, rivers, mountains and various other important topographical details are noted. Elevation throughout is rendered by hachure and political and territorial boundaries are outlined in color.

1835 Hall Map of Turkey in Europe

250.00 USD — Sun, 24 Mar 2013 01:04:46 +0000

This is a beautiful map of Turkey in Europe from Sidney Hall's extremely scarce 1835 New General Atlas . Representing the European lands claimed by the Ottoman Empire in the early 19th century, this map covers from Moldova to Candia (Crete) and from the Adriatic Sea to the Black Sea. It includes the modern day nations of Greece, Albania, Moldova, Bosnia, Croatia, Serbia, Bulgaria and Romania. Towns, rivers, mountains, islands and various other important topographical details are noted.

1614 Sir Walter Raleigh Map of the Middle East (Arabia the Hapqpie)

600.00 USD — Sun, 24 Mar 2013 01:04:05 +0000

A fine example of William Hole's 1614 map of the Middle East issued for Sir Walter Raleigh's Historie of the World . The map covers from the Mediterranean and Cyprus to the Persian Gulf and from the Red Sea to Cappadocia. Hole engraved this map with his typical flair, identifying various Biblical and Historical regions throughout.

1770 Delisle de Sales Map of the Retreat of the Ten Thousand Greeks

200.00 USD — Sun, 24 Mar 2013 01:03:15 +0000

This is a fascinating example of the 1770 Jean-Baptiste-Claude Delisle de Sales' map of Turkey illustrating the historic Retreat of the Ten Thousand Greeks. This map was drawn as a record of the History of Greece. From 401 BC and 399 BC, a group of ten thousand Greek mercenaries marched to the battle of Cunaxa (Connaxa). The mercenaries, under the command of Cyrus the Younger, hoped to unseat the Persian king Artaxerxes II in favor of Cyrus.

1770 Delisle de Sales Map of the Argonautic Expedition

225.00 USD — Sun, 24 Mar 2013 01:03:14 +0000

This is a fascinating example of the 1770 Jean-Baptiste-Claude Delisle de Sales' map of the Black Sea and surrounding regions illustrating the Argonautic Expedition. Depicting the mythical journey of Jason and the Argonauts, this map, centered on the Black Sea, covers from modern day Romania to Turkey. Numerous important towns and cities throughout.

1761 Desnos Map of the World in the Fifth Age (Temple of Solomon to Babylonian Exile)

600.00 USD — Sun, 24 Mar 2013 01:02:49 +0000

An exceptionally scarce c. 1761 map of europe, North Aria, and the Middle east prepared by Desnos in 1761. Desnos drew this map to illustrate the world in the 'Fifth Age'. In Judeo-Christian tradition, this period covers from the foundation of Solomon's Temple in Jerusalem to the termination of Jewish captivity in Babylon under Cyrus the Great.

1783 Bonne Map of the New Testament Lands, w/ Holy Land and Jerusalem

250.00 USD — Sun, 24 Mar 2013 01:02:18 +0000

A beautiful example of Rigobert Bonne's 1783 decorative map of the lands of the Bible's New Testament. Bonne's map covers from Italy eastward to include the eastern Mediterranean, parts of Africa, egypt, Persia, Arabia and Asia Minor. It includes both the Black Sea (Pont-euxin) and the Caspian Sea (Mer Caspienne). Numerous Biblical sites noted throughout. An inset in the lower left quadrant details the city of Jerusalem in the times of Jesus Christ.

1783 Janvier Map of Greece, Turkey, Macedonia & the Balkans

200.00 USD — Sun, 24 Mar 2013 01:02:16 +0000

A beautiful example of Janvier's 1783 decorative map of Turkey in europe. Janvier's map covers from Croatia and the boot of Italy eastward as far as the Crimea, the Black Sea, Cappadocia, and Cyprus. It extends southwards as far as Crete and north to the Hungarian border. The map includes the modern day countries of Greece, Turkey, Cyprus, Macedonia, Romania, Bulgaria, Albania, Serbia and Bosnia. The Greek Isles are particularly well represented.

1892 Rand McNally Map of Turkey in Asia or Asia Minor

75.00 USD — Sun, 24 Mar 2013 01:01:41 +0000

This is a beautiful example of Rand McNally and Company's 1892 map of Turkey in Asia or Asia Minor. It covers from the Black Sea to the Mediterranean and from the Aegean Sea east as far as the Caspian Sea. The map essentially covers the late-19th century claims of the Ottoman empire, including the modern nations of Turkey, Armenia, Iraq, Syria, Kuwait, Jordan, Israel or Palestine.

1892 Rand McNally Map of European Turkey

75.00 USD — Sun, 24 Mar 2013 01:01:35 +0000

This is a beautiful example of Rand McNally and Company's 1892 map of european Turkey. It covers Rumelia including modern day Romania, Bulgaria, Serbia, Montenegro, Albania, Macedonia and part of Greece. An inset in the lower right quadrant details Crete or Candia. This map depicts the waning years of Ottoman hegemony in the region. The Greek Independence movement attained sovereignty for the Peloponnese in 1821.

1851 Black Map of Egypt, Arabia and Asia Minor

125.00 USD — Sun, 24 Mar 2013 00:59:30 +0000

This is a fine example of Adam and Charles Black's 1851 Biblical reference map of Greece, Italy, Asia Minor and Lower egypt in antiquity. The map is divided into two parts: The upper map covers the countries traveled by St. Paul, which include Italy, Greece and the Balkans and Asia Minor south as far as Arabia and egypt. The lower map covers Arabia and egypt and follows the journeys of the Israelites, including egypt, centered on the Nile River, and extending south as far as Hermopolis.

1851 Black Map of Turkey in Asia

125.00 USD — Sun, 24 Mar 2013 00:59:23 +0000

This is a fine example of the Adam and Charles Black's 1851 map of Turkey in Asia. Centered on the Holy land (Palestine / Israel), the map covers the modern day countries of Turkey, Cyprus, Iraq, Israel, Palestine, Jordan, Lebanon, and Syria. An inset near the bottom margin details the Ruins of Babylon. A. and C. Black issued this map in the last days of the Ottoman empire, whose hegemony, though rapidly declining, still influenced much of the Middle east.

1822 Butler Map of European Turkey and Hungary

100.00 USD — Sun, 24 Mar 2013 00:58:38 +0000

This is a fine example of Samuel Butler's 1822 map of Greece, the Balkans, Hungary and the european part of Turkey. The map covers Turkey and Greece from the Gulf of Venice and the Ionian Sea to the Black Sea. It shows Hungary, Moldova, Wallachia, Bulgaria, Macedonia, the Balkans, Bosnia, Montenegro, Serbia, Albania, and Croatia and includes the island of Candia.

1843 Malte-Brun Map of Turkey in Europe and Greece

100.00 USD — Sun, 24 Mar 2013 00:57:27 +0000

This is a fine example of Conrad Malte-Brun's 1843 map of Greece, the Balkans, and the european Part of Turkey. It covers from Moldova to Crete and from the Adriatic to the Black Sea. The modern day states of Greece, Albania, Moldova, Bosnia, Croatia, Serbia, Bulgaria and Romania are included. This map depicts the waning years of Ottoman hegemony in the region. The Greek Independence movement attained sovereignty for the Peloponnese in 1821.

1845 Chambers Map of Turkey in Asia

75.00 USD — Sun, 24 Mar 2013 00:56:32 +0000

This is a fine example of the 1845 Chambers map of Turkey in Asia. It covers covers from the Black Sea to Arabia, inclusive Cyprus. Centered on the Holy land (Palestine / Israel), the map covers the modern day countries of Turkey, Cyprus, Iraq, Israel, Palestine, Jordan, Lebanon, and Syria. The map dates to the last days of the Ottoman empire, whose influence, though rapidly declining, still dominated much of the Middle east.

1845 Chambers Map of Turkey in Europe and Greece

75.00 USD — Sun, 24 Mar 2013 00:56:30 +0000

This is a fine example of the 1845 Chambers map of Greece, the Balkans, and the eruopean Part of Turkey. It covers from Moldova to Crete and from the Adriatic to the Black Sea. The modern day states of Greece, Albania, Moldova, Bosnia, Croatia, Serbia, Bulgaria & Romania are included. Divided and color coded according to regions and territories, the map identifies various cities, towns, islands, rivers, and an assortment of additional topographical details.

1837 Malte-Brun Map of the Roman Empire under Constantine

100.00 USD — Sun, 24 Mar 2013 00:56:12 +0000

This is a fine example of the 1837 Malte-Brun map of the Roman empire under Constantine and Trajan. It depicts the extent of the Roman empire under the rule of Constantine the Great, and covers most of europe, the and parts of North Africa, and Asia. The empire was established in 27 BC after Gaius Julius Caesar Octavianus, the grandnephew and heir of Julius Caesar was awarded the honorific title of Augustus. During the time of the empire, Roman cities flourished.

1878 Migeon Map of Turkey in Asia

125.00 USD — Sun, 24 Mar 2013 00:55:50 +0000

This is a fine example of J. Migeon's 1878 map of Turkey in Asia and the Caucuses. Migeon's map covers from the Crimea south to egypt, west as far as the Aegean, and east to the Caspian Sea and the Persian Gulf. The map essentially covers the mid-19th century claims of the Ottoman empire, including the modern nations of Turkey, Iraq, Kuwait, Syria, Jordan, Israel or Palestine, Armenia, Georgia, and Azerbaijan, with parts of adjacent Iran, Greece, egypt and Ukraine.

1876 Migeon Map of Turkey in Europe

120.00 USD — Sun, 24 Mar 2013 00:55:39 +0000

This is a fine example of Migeon's 1876 map of the european parts of Turkey. The map covers from Moldova to Thessaly and from the Adriatic to the Black Sea. Greece and the island of Candia or Crete is also included. This map, drawn when the Ottoman empire controlled much of the region, covers what is today Greece, Turkey, Macedonia, Albania, Bosnia, Serbia, Croatia, Bulgaria, Montenegro, and Moldova. This map depicts the waning years of Ottoman hegemony in the region.