Orginal Antique Handcolored Map of the Turkish Empire, 1748

About the Item

Antique map titled 'L'Empire des Turcs'. Old map of the Turkish Empire with an inset of the North African regions. Originates from 'Atlas Nouveau Portatif' by G.L. le Rouge. Artists and Engravers: George Louis le Rouge (1740-1779) Publisher, and engineer for the King of France. Condition: Good, small stain in inset map. Please study image carefully. Date: 1748 Overall size: 32.5 x 22.5 cm. Image size: 27.5 x 21 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: 8.86 in (22.5 cm)Width: 12.8 in (32.5 cm)Depth: 0 in (0.01 mm)
Materials and Techniques:
Paper
Period:
18th Century
Date of Manufacture:
1748
Condition:
Condition: Good, small stain in inset map. Please study image carefully.
Seller Location:
Langweer, NL
Reference Number:
Seller: BG-117851stDibs: LU3054329301842