Asia Minor Anatolia Lydia Bithynia Cappadocia Pontus 1855 Philip Historical map
Brian DiMambro- Antiquarian Books, Maps & PrintsAsia Minor.
(Asia, Asia Minor, Anatolia, Turkey, Black Sea, Cyprus, Cappadocia, Pontus, Paphlagonia, Phrygia, Bithynia, Lydia, Mysia).
Issued 1855, Liverpool by George Philip & Sons.
Beautiful oversize mid 19th century engraved historical map of this region with original hand color.
Two small insets at top left corner show close-ups around coastal Hellespont and the Bosphorus.
Nice looking example, pleasing age patina, any minor age flaws easy to overlook or forgive.
Original center fold as issued.
Sheet Measures c.22" H x 28" W.
Engraved Area Measures c. 20" H x 23 3/4" W.
Cartographic Reference(s):
Tooley's Dictionary of Mapmakers, vol. 3.
[R22991].