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Antique map titled 'Nuova Carta del Europa Turchesca (\.)'. This is an Italian version of Tirion's detailed map of the … Read more Antique map titled 'Nuova Carta del Europa Turchesca (\.)'. This is an Italian version of Tirion's detailed map of the Black Sea, Balkans, and Asia Minor. It is embellished with a simple compass rose and provides a good view of the various political divisions. Published circa 1734. It includes (parts of): Romania / Bulgaria / Moldova / Black Sea / Ukraine / Serbia / Albania / Turkey / Cyprus Tirion was born in Utrecht in 1705. He moved to Amsterdam in 1725 and set up shop on Damrak as a book publisher. Tirion quick rose in prominence by publishing pamphlets, historical works, and, most importantly, maps and atlases. He eventually relocated his printing house to the prestigious Kalverstraat. In his long career he produced eight atlases in multiple editions, some of which were published posthumously until about 1784. Most of his cartographic work is based on the earlier maps of Guillaume de L'Isle. See less
- Dimensions
- 17.32ʺW × 14.17ʺH
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Paper
- Condition
- Unknown, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Black
- Condition Notes
- Very Good — This vintage item has no defects, but it may show slight traces of use\. General age-related toning, … moreVery Good — This vintage item has no defects, but it may show slight traces of use\. General age-related toning, Original folding lines, Shows some wear, Soiling and staining, Blank verso less
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