West Asia & the Holy Land · 19th century
€ 131
Original antique · The actual sheet photographed · Certificate of authenticity on request · Sold unframed · Worldwide shipping from € 15 (rates)
Very good, general age-related toning. Small splits on folding line. Please review the images for further condition details.
Antique map Turkish Emprie titled 'Turquie d'Asie et Perse'. Beautiful map depicting the Turkish Empire and Persia. With vignette depicting Damascus. This map originates from 'Nouvel Atlas Illustre Geographie Universelle'.
Artists and Engravers: J. Migeon (fl. c. 1855 - 1899) was a late 19th century map publisher based in Paris, France. His most prominent publications are the Geographie Universal in 1854 (updated through 1874) and the Nouvel Atlas Illustré de Géographie Universelle in 1891. Little is known of Migeon's life and even his first name is uncertain.
Condition: Very good, general age-related toning. Small splits on folding line, please study image carefully.
Date: circa 1890
Overall size: 51 x 39 cm.
Image size: 42 x 31 cm.
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