Turkish Ottoman Empire Middle East Arabia c.1655 scare Turrini Ortelius mini map

Turcici Imperii Decriptio.

(Asia, Middle East, Ottoman Empire, Arabia, Anatolia, Red Sea, Egypt, Jerusalem).

Issued c. 1655, Venice by Turrini.

Charming, attractive well-preserved 17th century engraved miniature map with lovely hand color. Scarce re-issue of Marchetti's 1598 plate.

Earlier, late 16th century printing of this small Ortelius map are much more frequently encounters. A close comparison of this example with the 1598 printing reveals the plates used were identical.

Remains a nice looking example, clean with a pleasing age patina. Any age flaws mostly minor and easy to overlook or forgive. Text on reverse.

Sheet Measures c. 5 1/2" x 3 1/2".

Engraved Area Measures c. 4" x 3".

Cartographic Reference(s):

Koeman, III, Ort [70].

Burden, Mapping of America, 48-50 (mentioning this Marchetti 1598 edition).

[R26243].