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

€ 350

One of a kind: this is the sheet in the photographs. Ships from Langweer, the Netherlands.

Date: 1780
Sheet size: 26 × 41 cm (10.2 × 16.1 in)
Condition: Good
Reference: BG-14105-7

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.

KEYWORDS
Ottoman Empire map, Constantinople Istanbul, Balkans Anatolia, Black Sea routes, Eastern Mediterranean trade

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.

Technique: Engraving
Maker: Rigobert Bonne, France, circa 1780