18154

Antique Map Constantinoples (Society for the diffusion of useful knowledge)

Constantinoples

Title: Constantinople. Stambool

Cartographer: (Society for the diffusion of useful knowledge)

Published: London, Baldwin & Cradock,

Date: 1834/44

Size: [32,2 x 38,7 cm]

Technic: Steelengraving, hand colored

Description: Decorative fully hand colored detailled double-page plan of Constantinoples (Stambool), decorative handcolored in wash and outline. Engraved by B.R. Davies after Hellert. This plan of Constantinoples is highly accurate and finely hand colored throughout. With many details of parks, places, buildings, streets, etc. It shows as well the Golden Horn with the neighbouring Ghalatah, the Bosporus with Constantinople's Asian part 'Ueskudar'. As well the areas outside the city wall are pretty accurate engraved.

Notes: In excellent condition.

Condition: Excellent

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[Stock No.: 18154]