Turkey in Europe & Asia – Ottoman Lands by Bonne c.1780

€ 350

Original antique · The actual sheet photographed · Certificate of authenticity on request · Sold unframed · Worldwide shipping from € 15 (rates)

Date: 1780
Mapmaker / artist: Rigobert Bonne, France, circa 1780
Technique: Engraving
Sheet size: 26 × 41 cm (10.2 × 16.1 in)
Condition: Good
Reference: BG-14105-7

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

Light age toning. Central fold. Minor marginal wear and faint staining.

About this sheet

Turkey in Europe & Asia – Ottoman Lands by Bonne c.1780

DESCRIPTION
This map depicts Ottoman territories across southeastern Europe and western Asia at the height of imperial influence. Engraved by Rigobert Bonne, it presents the Balkans, Anatolia, and surrounding regions with clear emphasis on rivers, cities, and strategic coastlines. The map reflects European interest in Ottoman geography for diplomatic, military, and commercial purposes. Its restrained engraving underscores its function as a reference tool within a scientific atlas.

CONDITION REPORT
Light age toning. Central fold. Minor marginal wear and faint staining.

FRAMING TIPS
Neutral mat and thin black or bronze frame keep focus on geographic detail.