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Auction 110, Lot 534

"Turkey in Europe", Tallis, John

Subject: Balkans

Period: 1845 (circa)

Publication: Illustrated Atlas and Modern History of the World

Color: Hand Color

Size:
13 x 10.5 inches
33 x 26.7 cm
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Decorative steel engraved map that features three vignettes: a large view of Constantinople from the sea, Ali Pasha, and a Greek Caloyer. Names Bosnia, Croatia, Herzegovina, Monte Negro, Servia, Macedonia, Albania, Moldavia, Walachia, Bulgaria, and Rumilia. Inset details the island of Crete. Surrounded by a delicately engraved and decorative border. Borders and vignettes uncolored, as issued.

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Condition: A

Original outline coloring. One light spot in Macedonia, else fine.

Estimate: $120 - $160

Unsold

Closed on 3/2/2005

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