Small Antique Map of the European Turkey, Greece & Ionian Islands – c.1860
€ 120
Original antique · The actual sheet photographed · Certificate of authenticity on request · Sold unframed · Worldwide shipping from € 15 (rates)
Date
1860
Sheet size
23.5 × 29.6 cm (9.3 × 11.7 in)
Condition
Good
Reference
BG-03338
What the condition grades mean
Excellent
Bright and clean, with no faults worth mentioning.
Very good
Only light signs of age, such as faint toning.
Good
Normal signs of age for a sheet of this period: toning, some foxing, small marks or neat old repairs.
Fair
Clear faults such as staining, tears or repairs, priced to match.
Every fault we see is written in the condition note, and the whole sheet is shown uncropped in the photos.
Condition
Antique condition. Some minor age spots, toning and dirt to margins due to handling, but strong impression with fine detail. Centre fold as issued.
About this sheet
Antique Map of the European Turkey, Greece & Ionian Islands – Stieler, c.1860
Original antique map titled Die Europaeische Türkei, Griechenland und die Ionischen Inseln (European Turkey, Greece and the Ionian Islands), published by Justus Perthes in Gotha, circa 1860. This finely engraved map comes from Stieler’s Schul-Atlas (Plate No. 22), and details the political and geographic landscape of the Balkan Peninsula, including parts of modern-day Greece, Albania, North Macedonia, Bulgaria, Serbia, Montenegro, Bosnia, and European Turkey.
The map features original hand coloring outlining regional boundaries such as Ottoman territories, vassal states, and areas under foreign protection. Coastal cities, mountain ranges, and islands—including Crete (Kreta), Corfu, and the Cyclades—are clearly depicted. An elevation profile is included along the right margin, with key shown lower left.
A striking piece of 19th-century European cartography, ideal for collectors, historians, and interior decorators.
Tips for framing: Use acid-free matting and UV-protective glass to preserve the map. Choose a classic frame in dark wood or black. Window matting or float mounting is ideal to show plate marks. Avoid glue; use archival corners or hinges for reversibility.
Shipping: Ships flat in archival packaging with full insurance and tracking. Suitable for framing.
