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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.

1791 Bocage Map of the Black Sea and the Sea of Azov in Antiquity

This is an attractive 1791 map of the Black Sea and the Sea of Azov. Take from an earlier D'Anville map, Barbie de Bocage's map covers the Black Sea (Pont Euxin), the Crimea, and the Sea of Azov (Lake Maeotis), identifying various sites along their shores. It was here that the legendary Golden Fleece sought by Jason and his Argonauts was said to lie. Prepared by M. Barbie de Bocage in 1791 to illustrate the Travels of Anacharsis .

1828 Malte-Brun Map of Turkey in Europe, Greece and the Balkans

This is an attractive example of the 1828 Malte-Brun map of Turkey in Europe. Representing the European lands claimed by the Ottoman Empire in the early 19th century, the map covers the modern day nations of Greece, Macedonia, Albania, Croatia, Bosnia, Serbia, Bulgaria, Moldova. An inset map in the lower left quadrant details Candia. As this map was being drawn, the Greek people were in the midst of a bloody war for independence against their Ottoman Turkish overlords.

1828 Malte-Brun Map of Turkey in Asia (Palestine, Syria, Iraq, Turkey)

This is an attractive example of the 1828 Malte-Brun map of Turkey in Asia. The map 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 boundary between Europe and Asia is also depicted. Various, important rivers, islands, cities and other topographical details are noted.

1755 Postlethwayte Four Part Map of Turkey, Arabia, Persia, India and Tartary

A curious and uncommon four panel wall map 1755 map of India, Persia, and Arabia by the English publisher M. Postlethwayte. Published in four separate panels, this map can be either joined as a single massive map as assembled, as above, in separate panels. As a whole the map centers on Persia, covering from Istanbul to eastern India and Tibet, and from the Black Sea to the Maldives. Postlethwayte derived this map from the influential French cartographer J. B. B.

1786 Schraembl Wall Map of Persia, Arabia and India

A monumental and highly detailed 1786 map of India, Persia, and Arabia by the Austrian cartographer F. A. Scharembl. Centered on Persia, this map covers from Istanbul to eastern India and Tibet, and from the Black Sea to the Maldives. Schraembl derived this map from the influential French cartographer J. B. B. d'Anville's similar map of 1751, which here has been re-engraved, updated, and translated into German.

1823 Manuscript Map of Turkey or Asia Minor in Antiquity

An unusual and beautiful 1823 manuscript map of Asia Minor or what is today Turkey. The map generally follows the historical atlas work of the English cartographer James Wyld however is a fully independent and unique hand rendered production. The manuscript geographical data and detail throughout is altogether outstanding and completed in a fine hand adept at decorative text and the rendering of rivers and mountains.

1855 Spruner Map of Greece and Turkey under Byzantine Empire

This is a fascinating example of Karl von Spruner's 1855 historical map of the Byzantine Empire through the 11th century. The map covers Greece, Macedonia, Thracia (modern day Southeast Bulgaria, Northeast Greece, and European Turkey) and Turkey in Asia. It also includes the islands of Crete and Cyprus. An inset map in the lower left quadrant details Constantinople. Spruner details the Byzantine Empire during the rule of the Macedonian Dynasty.

1872 Mitchell Map of Persia, Turkey and Afghanistan

A beautiful example of the American map publisher Samuel Augustus Mitchell Jr.�s 1872 map of Turkey, Persia, Beloochistan and Afghanistan. Covers the modern day nations of Turkey, Iran, Iraq, Syria, Jordan and Afghanistan. Inset in the lower left quadrant features Palestine or the Holy Land. The map depicts the last days of the Ottoman Empire, whose influence, though rapidly declining, still dominated much of the Middle East.

1851 Black Map of Turkey in Europe

A fine example of Adam and Charles Black's 1851 map of the European parts of Turkey. Centered on the Aegean Sea, this map covers from Moldova to Thessaly and from the Adriatic to the Black Sea. 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. An inset map in the lower left quadrant focuses the Bosporus and Istanbul (Constantinople).

1851 Black Map of Egypt, Arabia and Asia Minor

A fine example of Adam and Charles Black's 1851 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.

1856 Colton Map of Turkey Iraq and Syria

An excellent 1855 first edition example of Colton's map of Turkey in Asia and the Caucuses. Like most of Colton's Asia maps, this map was derived from an earlier wall map of the world produced by Colton and D. Griffing Johnson. Covers from the Crimea south to the Nile Delta, west as far as the Aegean, and east to the Caspian Sea and the Persian Gulf.

1856 Colton Map of Turkey in Europe, Macedonia, and the Balkans

An excellent 1855 first edition example of Colton's map of European Turkey. Like most of Colton's Europe maps, this map was derived from an earlier wall map of the world produced by Colton and D. Griffing Johnson. This map, made when the Ottoman Empire controlled much of the region, covers what are today parts of Greece, Turkey, Macedonia, Albania, Bosnia, Serbia, Croatia, Bulgaria, Montenegro, and Moldova.

1854 Spruner Map of the Ottoman Empire after the 17th century

This is Karl von Spruner's 1854 historical map of the Ottoman Empire at its greatest extant around the end of the 17th century. The map covers from Bosnia to Egypt and as far east as Persia. In the middle part of the 17th century, after its period of growth, the Ottoman Empire entered a period of gradual decline and stagnation. The whole is rendered in finely engraved detail exhibiting throughout the fine craftsmanship of the Perthes firm.

1854 Spruner Map of Byzantine Turkey, Iran, Iraq, and Syria

This is Karl von Spruner's 1854 historical map of Asia Minor, Iran, Iraq, and the Caucuses during the hegemony of the Byzantine Empire. The map covers from Georgia south to Syria and includes the modern day countries of Turkey, Syria, Georgia, Armenia, Azerbaijan and parts of Iran and Iraq. Asia Minor was considered the heartland of the Byzantine Empire during its most powerful years.

1852 Dufour Map of the Empire of Alexander the Great

An uncommon and extremely attractive 1852 map of the Empire of Alexander the Great. The map covers from Alexander�s homeland in Macedonia eastwards past Asia Minor and Persia as far as India and south to include Egypt. Both the Caspian Sea and the Black Sea (Pontus Euxin) are included. Throughout, the map identifies various cities, towns, rivers and assortment of additional topographical details.

1852 Lavasseur Map of Turkey in Asia

An uncommon and extremely attractive 1852 map of Turkey in Asia by Victor Levasseur. The map covers the Asian territories claimed by the Turkish Ottoman Empire c. 1850 from the Black Sea to Arabia, including 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. Throughout, the map identifies various cities, towns, rivers and assortment of additional topographical details.

1852 Vuillemin Map of Turkey in Europe and Greece

An uncommon and extremely attractive 1852 map of Turkey in Europe and Greece by A. Vuillemin. Centered on the Aegean Sea, this map covers from Moldova to Crete and from the Adriatic to the Black Sea. Also shows part of the Austrian Empire (Hungary), Turkey in Asia and Italy. Throughout, the map identifies various cities, towns, rivers and assortment of additional topographical details.

1840 Black Map of Turkey in Asia

A fine example of Adam and Charles Black's 1840 map of Turkey in Asia. The map 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 to the last days of the Ottoman Empire, whose influence, though rapidly declining, still dominated much of the Middle East. This map was engraved by S.

1828 Arrowsmith Map of Northern Turkey in Europe

This is a rare example of Aaron Arrowsmith's 1828 map of Turkey in Europe. The map covers Turkey or the Ottoman Empire as it extended into Europe during the early 19th century and includes the Balkan regions of Bosnia, Herzegovina, Monde Negro, Albania, Thessaly, Macedonia, Rumilia, Bulgaria, Walachia and Serbia. It also shows parts of Hungary, Transylvania and Dalmatia. The regional political boundaries are colored and relief shown by hachures. This map was published by A.

1828 Arrowsmith Map of Turkey and Asia Minor

This is a rare example of Aaron Arrowsmith's 1828 map of Asia Minor. This map covers from the Grecian Archipelago to Syria and from the Black Sea to the Mediterranean Sea and Cyprus. The map shows many colonies under the Ottoman Empire including Turkey, Anadolia, Karamania, Roum, Itshilia, Cyprus and Syria. The regional political boundaries are colored and relief shown by hachures. This map was published by A. Arrowsmith, hydrographer to His Majesty, in 1828.