Historical Context: The document details a power of attorney and commercial transaction regarding a co-owned real estate property. It serves as a remarkable primary source reflecting the socio-economic life of Crete during the late 19th century, a period when Muslim Turks and Greeks lived and conducted business together under Ottoman administration.
Key Features:
Location: Rethymno (Resmo), Crete (Girid) - A highly sought-after location for Mediterranean history collectors.
Date: 1290 Hijri (Approx. 1874-1875 AD).
Content: Legal authorization for the sale of a shared property, involving multiple parties and witnesses.
Visual Elements: The document includes multiple original Ottoman stamps (revenue/fiscal stamps), official hand-drawn seals (mühür), and authentic signatures of the era.
Calligraphy: Written in a clear, professional Ottoman bureaucratic script on period-specific handmade paper.
Condition: Excellent historical condition with natural aging and folding lines consistent with its 150-year history.
An essential piece for collectors of Cretan history, Ottoman ephemera, or Mediterranean legal manuscripts.