An authentic early 19th-century antique hand-coloured copperplate engraved map titled 'Turkey in Asia', drawn from the most respectable authorities by George Alexander Cooke and originally published in Cooke's Modern and Authentic System of Universal Geography in 1817.
This fascinating historic map depicts territories of the Ottoman Empire and surrounding regions, including Anatolia, Syria, Georgia, Armenia, Kurdistan and Iraq. Professionally presented within a gold-toned frame and mount, it makes an impressive piece of genuine antique cartography and historical wall art.
- Authentic antique map dating from 1817
- Titled 'Turkey in Asia'
- By George Alexander Cooke
- Original hand-coloured copperplate engraving
- Published in Modern and Authentic System of Universal Geography
- Shows regions including Anatolia, Syria and Iraq
- Also depicts Georgia, Armenia and Kurdistan
- Fascinating record of early 19th-century geography
- Professionally presented with a mount
- Housed in an attractive gold-toned frame
Cartographer: George Alexander Cooke
Title: Turkey in Asia
Date: 1817
Technique: Hand-Coloured Copperplate Engraving
Subject: Ottoman Empire / Middle East / Western Asia
Country of Origin: England
Please Note: This is an antique paper item dating from over 200 years ago and some age-related toning, spotting, foxing, marks or other signs of age may be present. Please review all photographs carefully for the exact condition of the map, mount and frame.
