Mediterranean Sea Ottoman Empire North Africa 1854 Stulpnagel detailed map

Das Mittellandische und Schwarze Meer Nebst Ubersicht der Lander Des Osmanischen Reichs.

(Old Maps, 19th Century Maps, Europe, North Africas, Middle East, Ottoman Empire, Mediterranean Sea, Black Sea, Holy Land, Anatolia, Canary Island).

Issued 1855 Gotha by Justus Perthes for Stieler. Map by Stulpnagel.

Nicely detailed oversize mid-19th century engraved map with original hand color.

This example has no centerfold.

Stieler maps went through continual revisions. Thus, for any specific Stieler map such as this one, there are often numerous variant issues with varying details.

Nice looking example, clean, pleasing age patina, any minor age flaws easy to overlook or forgive.

Sheet Measures c. 14 3/4" H x 17 1/2" W.

Cartographic Reference(s):
Tooley's Dictionary of Mapmakers, vol. 4.

[R27704].