Ottoman Balkans Moldavia Albania 1860 Lowry large hand color map

Turkey in Europe.

(Europe, Balkans, Ottoman Empire, Serbia, Bosnia, Montenegro, Albania, Moldavia, Macedonia, Rumelia, Bulgaria, Wallachia, Romania, Istanbul, Constantinople).

Issued 1860, Glasgow by Blackie & Son. Engraved by J.W. Lowry. 

Fine large mid 19th century engraved map with original outline hand color. 

From an uncommon atlas of the era, a monumental folio production that was fairly expensive in its day.

Well preserved, clean, tiny split at base of centerfold, some light uniform age toning to paper as typical, overall a nice looking example with pleasing age patina.

Original center fold as issued.

Sheet Measures c. 21 1/2" x 14 5/8".

Engraved Area Measures c. 19 1/2"  x 13 1/2".

Cartographic Reference(s):

Tooley's Dictionary of Mapmakers, vol. 1, 143.

[R27056].