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Antique Map of Turkey in Europe, c.1780

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Antique map titled 'Bowles's new pocket map of Turky in Europe divided into its Provinces'. Large map of Turkey in Europe. Source unknown, to be determined. Artists and Engravers: Made by 'Thomas & Carington Bowles' after an anonymous artist. Thomas Bowles, born around 1712, was map publisher and seller in London. The business was continued by John and Carrington Bowles and finally under the name Bowles and Carver until early 19th century. Thomas died in 1767. Condition: Good, given age. Original/contemporary hand colorogin. Several small brown spots and slight ghosting. Original middle fold as issued. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Blank verso. Please study image carefully. Date: c.1780 Overall size: 60.5 x 52.9 cm. Image size: 53.3 x 48.8 cm. We sell original antique maps to collectors, historians, educators and interior decorators all over the world. Our collection includes a wide range of authentic antique maps from the 16th to the 20th centuries. Buying and collecting antique maps is a tradition that goes back hundreds of years. Antique maps have proved a richly rewarding investment over the past decade, thanks to a growing appreciation of their unique historical appeal. Today the decorative qualities of antique maps are widely recognized by interior designers who appreciate their beauty and design flexibility. Depending on the individual map, presentation, and context, a rare or antique map can be modern, traditional, abstract, figurative, serious or whimsical.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 20.83 in (52.9 cm)Width: 23.82 in (60.5 cm)Depth: 0 in (0.01 mm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1780
  • Condition:
    Condition: Good, given age. Original/contemporary hand colorogin. Several small brown spots and slight ghosting. Original middle fold as issued. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Blank verso.
  • Seller Location:
    Langweer, NL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: PCT-589441stDibs: LU3054329305682

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