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Auction 112, Lot 608

"[Istanbul]", Anon.

Subject: Turkey - Istanbul

Period: 1900 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
17.5 x 14.5 inches
44.5 x 36.8 cm
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This manuscript map in Arabic is purported to be a map of a portion of the city of Istanbul. Numerous place names given in Arabic. Legend at lower right. Mounted on wooden rollers top and bottom. An unusual find.

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Condition: B

On oiled cloth paper with good hand coloring. Occasional foxing or staining, else very good.

Estimate: $120 - $160

Sold for: $60

Closed on 9/28/2005

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