{"title":"Maps","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"africa-ottoman-atlas-map-1905-ottoman-empire-saudi-arabia","title":"Africa 1905 Ottoman Atlas Map Ottoman Empire Saudi Arabia","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eRare 1905 Ottoman Map of Africa from \"Mekâtib-i Rüşdiye-i Askeriye-i Şahane Üçüncü seneleri Şakirdanına Mahsus Umumi Coğrafya Atlası\" School Atlas by Muhammed Remzi\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #c00000;\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is an original 1905 (Hijri 1323) Ottoman map of Africa, published as part of the \u003ci\u003e“Umumi Coğrafya Atlası”\u003c\/i\u003e (\u003ci\u003eGeneral Geography Atlas\u003c\/i\u003e) compiled by Muhammed Remzi for the third-year students of the Imperial Military Rüşdiye Schools (\u003ci\u003eMekâtib-i Rüşdiye-i Askeriye-i Şahane\u003c\/i\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003ePrinted by the Mekteb-i Fünun-ı Harbiye-i Şahane Matbaası (\u003ci\u003eImperial Military Academy Press\u003c\/i\u003e), this map represents a fascinating convergence of cartography, military education, and late Ottoman geography. It was designed specifically for use in elite military preparatory schools, reflecting both educational rigor and the Empire's geopolitical interest in global affairs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe map is printed entirely in Ottoman Turkish script, and illustrates the political and physical geography of Africa as understood in the early 20th century. Place names, borders, and continental features are rendered with remarkable detail, making it both a pedagogical and historical artifact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #c00000;\"\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #c00000;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0cm;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003eDate of publication: 1905 ( Hijri 1323 )\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003eAuthor: Muhammed Remzi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003eTitle: Mekâtib-i Rüşdiye-i Askeriye-i Şahane Üçüncü seneleri Şakirdanına Mahsus Umumi Coğrafya Atlası\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003eTarget Audience: Students of the Imperial Military Rüşdiye Schools\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003ePublisher: Mekteb-i Fünun-ı Harbiye-i Şahane Matbaası\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003eLanguage: Ottoman Turkish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003eSize: 31.7x24.6 cm\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003eCondition: Very good for age, Fold lines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThis map is ideal for collectors of antique maps, Ottoman history enthusiasts, or anyone interested in the cartographic representation of Africa from a non-Western viewpoint.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mağazam","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46561945387146,"sku":null,"price":175.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0716\/3687\/7450\/files\/1_e5321e88-5b7a-4169-b153-5562306b6283.jpg?v=1754225174"},{"product_id":"africa-1876-ottoman-script-map-ottoman-empire-saudi-arabia","title":"Africa 1876 Ottoman Script Map Ottoman Empire Saudi Arabia","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eRare 1876 Ottoman Map of Africa From “Muhtasar Coğrafya Risalesi” by Selim Sabit\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #c00000;\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis rare and historically significant map of Africa comes from the 1876 (1293 AH) edition of \u003ci\u003e“Muhtasar Coğrafya Risalesi”\u003c\/i\u003e, a concise geography textbook authored by Selim Sabit for use in Ottoman elementary schools (Sıbyan Mektepleri).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003ePrinted entirely in Ottoman Turkish script, this map offers a unique view of Africa through the educational lens of the late 19th-century Ottoman Empire. It reflects not only the geographical knowledge of the time but also the Empire’s pedagogical approach to world geography for young students.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eUnlike Western maps of the period, this map emphasizes an Ottoman cultural and linguistic framework, making it a distinctive artifact for collectors, historians, and anyone interested in non-Western cartographic traditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #c00000;\"\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #c00000;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0cm;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003eDate of publication: 1876 (Hijri 1293)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003eAuthor: Selim Sabit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003eTitle: \u003ci\u003eMuhtasar Coğrafya Risalesi\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003eLanguage: Ottoman Turkish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003eSize: 22.5x18.2 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003eCondition: Very good for age, fold lines, \u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eminor wears\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eA rare example of 19th-century Ottoman educational cartography, this map captures Africa at a time of rapid colonial change and is a fascinating addition to any collection of antique maps or Ottoman publications.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Turkrex Collectables","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46563064578186,"sku":null,"price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0716\/3687\/7450\/files\/1_5f9f2095-1c44-4aa3-9de8-ef1ccf53b725.jpg?v=1754219730"},{"product_id":"africa-1895-ottoman-script-map-ottoman-empire-sudan-ethiopia","title":"Africa 1895 Ottoman Script Map Ottoman Empire Sudan Ethiopia","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eRare 1895 Ottoman Map of Africa From “Afrika Delili” by Mehmed Muhsin\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #c00000;\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis rare and culturally significant map of Africa is taken from the 1895 (1313 AH) Ottoman publication titled \u003ci\u003e“Afrika Delili”\u003c\/i\u003e, authored by Mehmed Muhsin, a prominent Ottoman geographer and educator of the late 19th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003ePublished during the height of European colonial expansion in Africa, this map reflects how the African continent was viewed, interpreted, and taught within the intellectual circles of the Ottoman Empire. The map is printed entirely in Ottoman Turkish, offering a distinct non-Western cartographic perspective of the time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e“Afrika Delili” (meaning \u003ci\u003e\"Africa Guide\"\u003c\/i\u003e) was an educational and informative work, likely intended for students, scholars, or administrators interested in the political and geographical makeup of Africa during a critical period of global transformation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #c00000;\"\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #c00000;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0cm;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003eDate of publication: 1895 (1312 Hijri)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003eAuthor: Mehmed Muhsin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003eTitle: Afrika Delili\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003eLanguage: Ottoman Turkish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003eSize: 68.2x47 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003eCondition: Very good for age, fold lines, minor wears\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-left: 18.0pt;\"\u003eThis is a rare and authentic artifact from the Ottoman Empire’s late 19th-century geographic scholarship. A beautiful and valuable addition to any collection of antique maps, Ottoman publications, or African colonial history.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Turkrex Collectables","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46563090333834,"sku":null,"price":180.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0716\/3687\/7450\/files\/1_65361b37-0f61-4e03-a8c2-26d79f0e7176.jpg?v=1754221873"},{"product_id":"africa-1907-ottoman-atlas-map-ottoman-empire-saudi-arabia","title":"Africa 1907 Ottoman Atlas Map Ottoman Empire Saudi Arabia Mehmed Eşref","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e1907 Ottoman Pocket Map of Africa From “Umum-i Vilayet-i Şahane’yi Havi Küçük Atlas” by Mehmed Eşref\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #c00000;\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is an original 1907 (Hijri 1325) miniature map of Africa. \u003cspan\u003eIt was published in the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"478\" data-start=\"433\"\u003eUmum-i Vilayet-i Şahane’yi Havi Küçük Atlas\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, authored by Mehmed Eşref. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"783\" data-start=\"510\"\u003eThis rare atlas included a 32-page brochure in Ottoman script and 128 maps (some composed of two parts), printed on thick paper and loosely inserted after the text. Many of the maps of certain areas worldwide are the first and possibly only Ottoman maps of those regions.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eMeasuring just 14.5 x 10.3 cm, this finely printed map was part of a compact educational atlas designed for students or officials requiring portable geographic references during the late Ottoman period. It reflects the political landscape of Africa during the early 20th century and is labeled in Ottoman Turkish script, providing a distinctively non-Western cartographic viewpoint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eDespite its small size, the map contains a remarkable amount of detail, illustrating the extent of European colonial influence at the time alongside the Ottoman understanding of global geography.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #c00000;\"\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\" style=\"margin-top: 0cm;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eDate of publication: 1907 (Hijri 1325)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eAuthor: Mehmed Eşref\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eTitle: \u003ci\u003eUmum-i Vilayet-i Şahane’yi Havi Küçük Atlas\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eLanguage: Ottoman Turkish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eSize: 14.5 x 10.3 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eCondition: Minor age-toning, Very good for age\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Turkrex Collectables","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46563122380938,"sku":null,"price":130.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0716\/3687\/7450\/files\/1_3a3596fb-382a-4918-b8c1-95a376d501dd.jpg?v=1754222779"},{"product_id":"africa-1906-ottoman-atlas-map-ottoman-empire-saudi-arabia","title":"Africa 1906 Ottoman Atlas Map Ottoman Empire Saudi Arabia","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e1906 Ottoman Pocket Map of Africa From “Umumî Cep Atlası” by Tüccarzâde İbrahim Hilmi\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #c00000;\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis original 1906 (Hijri 1324) map of Africa was published in the “Umumî Cep Atlası” (\u003ci\u003e“General Pocket Atlas”\u003c\/i\u003e), a compact geographic reference prepared by Tüccarzâde İbrahim Hilmi, a prominent Ottoman publisher and intellectual known for his contributions to educational literature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eDesigned for portability and practical use, this pocket-sized atlas was intended for students, civil servants, and educated readers of the late Ottoman Empire. The Africa map is printed in Ottoman Turkish script and reflects the continent’s geopolitical divisions at the dawn of the 20th century, highlighting colonial boundaries and regional names as understood in Ottoman geography.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eIts compact format, historical value, and non-Western perspective make this piece especially desirable for collectors of antique maps and Ottoman-era publications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #c00000;\"\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #c00000;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0cm;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003eDate of publication: 1906 (Hijri 1324)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003eTitle: \u003ci\u003eUmumî Cep Atlası\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003eAuthor: Tüccarzâde İbrahim Hilmi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003eLanguage: Ottoman Turkish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003eSize: 19x17.1cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003eCondition: Edge aging, fold marks, small tears, writings on back\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eAn authentic and rare example of Ottoman cartographic tradition in a portable educational form, this map captures a fascinating moment in global and imperial history.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Turkrex Collectables","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46563231793290,"sku":null,"price":140.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0716\/3687\/7450\/files\/1_8a494472-4ded-4c14-8ce6-b9fc3be277e1.jpg?v=1754226111"},{"product_id":"africa-late-19th-early-20th-century-ottoman-script-map-ottoman-empire-saudi-arabia","title":"Africa late 19th \/ Early 20th Century Ottoman Script Map Ottoman Empire Saudi Arabia","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eLate 19th \/ Early 20th Century Ottoman Map of Africa by W. \u0026amp; A.K. Johnston, Edinburgh\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #c00000;\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is a rare and intriguing Ottoman-era map of Africa, printed entirely in Ottoman Turkish script. While the exact publication source is currently unidentified, the map bears the imprint “W. \u0026amp; A.K. Johnston, Edinburgh” at the bottom a well-known Scottish mapmaker active in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe combination of Ottoman Turkish labeling and British cartographic origin suggests that this map may have been produced for educational or administrative use within the Ottoman Empire, possibly as part of a translated or locally adapted atlas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThough the precise date of publication is not confirmed, stylistic and typographic features suggest it was likely printed between the late 1800s and early 1900s — a period of significant European colonial expansion and global cartographic activity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #c00000;\"\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #c00000;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0cm;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003eDate: Undated (estimated c. 1880s–1910s)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003eLanguage: Ottoman Turkish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003ePublisher Imprint: \u003ci\u003eW. \u0026amp; A.K. Johnston, Edinburgh\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003eFormat: Printed map, likely extracted from an atlas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003eDimensions: 21.1x17.1cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003eCondition: Good, Minor edge wear, Slight age-toning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThis is a unique and uncommon piece of cross-cultural cartographic history, merging Western mapmaking with Ottoman script and perspective. It is an excellent addition to any collection focused on antique maps, the Ottoman Empire, or African colonial history.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Turkrex Collectables","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46563311517834,"sku":null,"price":175.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0716\/3687\/7450\/files\/1_7eda3e95-2aac-4e7b-91b5-cab2943ff618.jpg?v=1754229290"},{"product_id":"1913-alexander-the-great-macedonia-ottoman-script-map-palestine-israel-iran","title":"1913 Alexander The Great Macedonia Ottoman Script Map Palestine Israel Iran","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e1913 Ottoman Map of Macedonia \u0026amp; Alexander the Great From “Tarih-i Umumî ve Osmanî Atlası” by Mehmed Eşref\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ee0000;\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is an original 1913 (Hijri 1329) historical map from the Ottoman atlas \u003ci\u003e“Tarih-i Umumî ve Osmanî Aṭlasi”\u003c\/i\u003e (\u003ci\u003eGeneral and Ottoman History Atlas\u003c\/i\u003e), compiled by Mehmed Eşref, a noted geographer and educator of the late Ottoman Empire. It was pressed by the Mekteb-i Harbiye Matbaası (Ottoman Military Academy Press).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003ePrinted entirely in Ottoman Turkish script, the map depicts Macedonia during the era of Alexander the Great (\u003ci\u003eİskender-i Kebir\u003c\/i\u003e), providing both a geographical and historical perspective through the lens of early 20th-century Ottoman scholarship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eDesigned as an educational tool, this atlas was likely used in secondary schools or higher education settings to teach both ancient and Ottoman history. The map combines classical cartographic features with Ottoman historiographical interpretation a fascinating reflection of how ancient history was visualized in the Empire’s final decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ee0000;\"\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ee0000;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0cm;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003eDate of publication: 1913 (Hijri 1329)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003eLanguage: Ottoman Turkish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003eSubject: Macedonia during the time of Alexander the Great\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003eTitle: \u003ci\u003eTarih-i Umumî ve Osmanî Atlası\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003eAuthor: Mehmed Eşref\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003eFormat: Printed map (atlas page)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAtlas Content: One of 138 maps in 32 double-page plates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003eCondition: Very good, folding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003eDimensions: 32.3x26cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThis is a rare piece of educational cartography, blending classical history and Ottoman intellectual tradition. Ideal for collectors of antique maps, Ottoman educational materials, or those interested in the legacy of Alexander the Great in Eastern historiography.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Turkrex Collectables","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46563324788874,"sku":null,"price":250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0716\/3687\/7450\/files\/1_55126143-05e6-4de6-b0f5-20e791a26070.jpg?v=1754229800"},{"product_id":"north-and-south-america-1907-ottoman-script-map-by-mehmed-esref-usa","title":"North and South America 1907 Ottoman Script Map by Mehmed Eşref USA","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e1907 Ottoman Pocket Map of America From “Umum-i Vilayet-i Şahane’yi Havi Küçük Atlas” by Mehmed Eşref\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #c00000;\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is an original 1907 (Hijri 1325) Ottoman map of America. \u003cspan\u003eIt was published in the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"478\" data-start=\"433\"\u003eUmum-i Vilayet-i Şahane’yi Havi Küçük Atlas\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, authored by Mehmed Eşref. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"783\" data-start=\"510\"\u003eThis rare atlas included a 32-page brochure in Ottoman script and 128 maps (some composed of two parts), printed on thick paper and loosely inserted after the text. Many of the maps of certain areas worldwide are the first and possibly only Ottoman maps of those regions.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eDesigned as a pocket-sized educational atlas, this map was part of a compact reference used by students, scholars, and possibly civil servants during the final years of the Ottoman Empire. It reflects the geographical understanding of the Americas as taught within the Empire in the early 20th century, including country borders, place names, and regional divisions all labeled in Ottoman script.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe small format, historical context, and non-Western viewpoint make this map a fascinating example of how global geography was studied in the late Ottoman world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #c00000;\"\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #c00000;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\" style=\"margin-top: 0cm;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eDate: 1907 (Hijri 1325)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eLanguage: Ottoman Turkish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eSource: \u003ci\u003eUmum-i Vilayet-i Şahane’yi Havi Küçük Atlas\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eAuthor: Mehmed Eşref\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eFormat: Pocket-size printed atlas page\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eDimensions: 14.5x10.3cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eCondition: Excellent, Slight age-toning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThis is a rare and educationally significant artifact of Ottoman cartography, offering a distinct and historical perspective on the Americas from a late imperial lens ideal for collectors of antique maps, Ottoman educational materials, or world geography from non-Western sources.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Turkrex Collectables","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46563340222602,"sku":null,"price":130.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0716\/3687\/7450\/files\/1_feb736f5-3188-4f9b-8913-a8cb05955aeb.jpg?v=1754230703"},{"product_id":"pacific-ocean-with-transportation-lines-america-1907-ottoman-script-map-by-mehmed-esref","title":"Pacific Ocean with transportation lines America 1907 Ottoman Script Map by Mehmed Eşref","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e1907 Ottoman Pocket Map of Pacific Ocean From “Umum-i Vilayet-i Şahane’yi Havi Küçük Atlas” by Mehmed Eşref\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #c00000;\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is an original 1907 (Hijri 1325) Ottoman map of Pacific Ocean. \u003cspan\u003eIt was published in the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"478\" data-start=\"433\"\u003eUmum-i Vilayet-i Şahane’yi Havi Küçük Atlas\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, authored by Mehmed Eşref. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"783\" data-start=\"510\"\u003eThis rare atlas included a 32-page brochure in Ottoman script and 128 maps (some composed of two parts), printed on thick paper and loosely inserted after the text. Many of the maps of certain areas worldwide are the first and possibly only Ottoman maps of those regions.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eDesigned as a pocket-sized educational atlas, this map was part of a compact reference used by students, scholars, and possibly civil servants during the final years of the Ottoman Empire. It reflects the geographical understanding of the Americas as taught within the Empire in the early 20th century, including country borders, place names, and regional divisions  all labeled in Ottoman script.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe small format, historical context, and non-Western viewpoint make this map a fascinating example of how global geography was studied in the late Ottoman world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #c00000;\"\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #c00000;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\" style=\"margin-top: 0cm;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eDate: 1907 (Hijri 1325)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eLanguage: Ottoman Turkish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eSource: \u003ci\u003eUmum-i Vilayet-i Şahane’yi Havi Küçük Atlas\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eAuthor: Mehmed Eşref\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eFormat: Pocket-size printed atlas page\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eDimensions: 14.8x10.8cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eCondition: Excellent, Slight age-toning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThis is a rare and educationally significant artifact of Ottoman cartography, offering a distinct and historical perspective on the Americas from a late imperial lens ideal for collectors of antique maps, Ottoman educational materials, or world geography from non-Western sources.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Turkrex Collectables","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46563346120842,"sku":null,"price":130.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0716\/3687\/7450\/files\/3_c528dfa0-1439-4aab-b7db-8a767ee77ddf.jpg?v=1754231344"},{"product_id":"north-america-1905-ottoman-atlas-map-ottoman-empire-usa-canada-mexico","title":"North America 1905 Ottoman Atlas Map Ottoman Empire USA Canada Mexico","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eRare 1905 Ottoman Map of North America from \"Mekâtib-i Rüşdiye-i Askeriye-i Şahane Üçüncü seneleri Şakirdanına Mahsus Umumi Coğrafya Atlası\" School Atlas by Muhammed Remzi\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #c00000;\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #c00000;\"\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is an original 1905 (Hijri 1323) Ottoman map of North America, published as part of the \u003ci\u003e“Umumi Coğrafya Atlası”\u003c\/i\u003e (\u003ci\u003eGeneral Geography Atlas\u003c\/i\u003e) compiled by Muhammed Remzi for the third-year students of the Imperial Military Rüşdiye Schools (\u003ci\u003eMekâtib-i Rüşdiye-i Askeriye-i Şahane\u003c\/i\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003ePrinted by the Mekteb-i Fünun-ı Harbiye-i Şahane Matbaası (\u003ci\u003eImperial Military Academy Press\u003c\/i\u003e), this map represents a fascinating convergence of cartography, military education, and late Ottoman geography. It was designed specifically for use in elite military preparatory schools, reflecting both educational rigor and the Empire's geopolitical interest in global affairs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe map is printed entirely in Ottoman Turkish script, and illustrates the political and physical geography of North America as understood in the early 20th century. Place names, borders, and continental features are rendered with remarkable detail, making it both a pedagogical and historical artifact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #c00000;\"\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #c00000;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0cm;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003eDate: 1905 (Hijri 1323)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003eLanguage: Ottoman Turkish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003eAuthor: Muhammed Remzi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003eTitle: \u003ci\u003eUmumi Coğrafya Atlası\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003eTarget Audience: Students of the Imperial Military Rüşdiye Schools\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003ePublisher: Mekteb-i Fünun-ı Harbiye-i Şahane Matbaası\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003eDimensions: 31.7x24.6cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003eCondition: Very Good, Light age-toning, Minor edge wear, fold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThis rare and scholarly map offers a unique glimpse into the way geography was taught to future Ottoman military officers and administrators. It is a superb addition to any collection focusing on Ottoman education, military history, or antique world maps.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Turkrex Collectables","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46563358310538,"sku":"1","price":175.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0716\/3687\/7450\/files\/1_7df5457d-bbf0-4d26-a29a-1492fa4ecb17.jpg?v=1754232160"},{"product_id":"north-america-1906-ottoman-atlas-map-ottoman-empire-usa-canada-mexico","title":"North America 1906 Ottoman Atlas Map Ottoman Empire USA Canada Mexico","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e1906 Ottoman Pocket Map of North America From “Umumî Cep Atlası” by Tüccarzâde İbrahim Hilmi\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(174, 25, 21);\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis original 1906 (Hijri 1324) map of North America was published in the “Umumî Cep Atlası” (\u003ci\u003e“General Pocket Atlas”\u003c\/i\u003e), a compact geographic reference prepared by Tüccarzâde İbrahim Hilmi, a prominent Ottoman publisher and intellectual known for his contributions to educational literature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eDesigned for portability and practical use, this pocket-sized atlas was intended for students, civil servants, and educated readers of the late Ottoman Empire. The North America map is printed in Ottoman Turkish script and reflects the continent’s geopolitical divisions at the dawn of the 20th century, highlighting colonial boundaries and regional names as understood in Ottoman geography.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eIts compact format, historical value, and non-Western perspective make this piece especially desirable for collectors of antique maps and Ottoman-era publications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(174, 23, 20);\"\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eDate of publication: 1906 (Hijri 1324)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eTitle:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eUmumî Cep Atlası\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eAuthor: Tüccarzâde İbrahim Hilmi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eLanguage: Ottoman Turkish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eSize: 19x17.2cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eCondition: Edge aging, fold marks, small tears, writings on back\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eAn authentic and rare example of Ottoman cartographic tradition in a portable educational form, this map captures a fascinating moment in global and imperial history.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Turkrex Collectables","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46563370172554,"sku":null,"price":140.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0716\/3687\/7450\/files\/1_72e59548-6fdd-43bc-827c-d65d391add1d.jpg?v=1754232694"},{"product_id":"antilles-1907-ottoman-atlas-map-ottoman-empire-cuba-haiti-mehmed-esref","title":"Antilles 1907 Ottoman Atlas Map Ottoman Empire Cuba Haiti Mehmed Eşref","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e1907 Ottoman Pocket Map of Antilles From “Umum-i Vilayet-i Şahane’yi Havi Küçük Atlas” by Mehmed Eşref\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(171, 27, 24);\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is an original 1907 (Hijri 1325) miniature map of Antilles. \u003cspan\u003eIt was published in the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"478\" data-start=\"433\"\u003eUmum-i Vilayet-i Şahane’yi Havi Küçük Atlas\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, authored by Mehmed Eşref. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"783\" data-start=\"510\"\u003eThis rare atlas included a 32-page brochure in Ottoman script and 128 maps (some composed of two parts), printed on thick paper and loosely inserted after the text. Many of the maps of certain areas worldwide are the first and possibly only Ottoman maps of those regions.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eMeasuring just 14.5 x 10.3 cm, this finely printed map was part of a compact educational atlas designed for students or officials requiring portable geographic references during the late Ottoman period. It reflects the political landscape of Antilles during the early 20th century and is labeled in Ottoman Turkish script, providing a distinctively non-Western cartographic viewpoint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eDespite its small size, the map contains a remarkable amount of detail, illustrating the extent of European colonial influence at the time alongside the Ottoman understanding of global geography.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(169, 25, 22);\"\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eDate of publication: 1907 (Hijri 1325)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eAuthor: Mehmed Eşref\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eTitle:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eUmum-i Vilayet-i Şahane’yi Havi Küçük Atlas\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eLanguage: Ottoman Turkish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eSize: 14.5 x 10.3 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eCondition: Minor age-toning, Very good for age\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThis is a rare and compact historical artifact from the Ottoman Empire’s educational publishing tradition. An excellent addition to collections focused on antique maps, Ottoman print culture, or Antilles history.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Turkrex Collectables","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46563400679562,"sku":null,"price":130.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0716\/3687\/7450\/files\/1_b1c6c587-0af5-42e6-b28c-b709a5746ab8.jpg?v=1754233047"},{"product_id":"asia-1876-ottoman-script-map-ottoman-empire-china-japan","title":"Asia 1876 Ottoman Script Map Ottoman Empire China Japan Russia","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eRare 1876 Ottoman Map of Asia From “Muhtasar Coğrafya Risalesi” by Selim Sabit\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(148, 39, 39);\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis rare and historically significant map of Asia comes from the 1876 (1293 AH) edition of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e“Muhtasar Coğrafya Risalesi”\u003c\/i\u003e, a concise geography textbook authored by Selim Sabit for use in Ottoman elementary schools (Sıbyan Mektepleri).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003ePrinted entirely in Ottoman Turkish script, this map offers a unique view of Asia through the educational lens of the late 19th-century Ottoman Empire. It reflects not only the geographical knowledge of the time but also the Empire’s pedagogical approach to world geography for young students.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eUnlike Western maps of the period, this map emphasizes an Ottoman cultural and linguistic framework, making it a distinctive artifact for collectors, historians, and anyone interested in non-Western cartographic traditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(148, 39, 39);\"\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eDate of publication: 1876 (Hijri 1293)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eAuthor: Selim Sabit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eTitle:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eMuhtasar Coğrafya Risalesi\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eLanguage: Ottoman Turkish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eSize: 21.4x16.4 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eCondition: Good for age, fold lines,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eminor wears, some hand writings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eA rare example of 19th-century Ottoman educational cartography, this map captures Asia and is a fascinating addition to any collection of antique maps or Ottoman publications.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Turkrex Collectables","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46563406774410,"sku":null,"price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0716\/3687\/7450\/files\/1_dfc50600-1f5b-42d3-9708-163ab02c685f.jpg?v=1754233480"},{"product_id":"australia-oceania-1867-ottoman-atlas-map-ottoman-empire-indonesia-new-zealand","title":"Australia Oceania 1867 Ottoman Atlas Map Ottoman Empire Indonesia New Zealand","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"56\"\u003eOttoman Map of Australia \u0026amp; Oceania, 1284 AH, 1867\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"58\" data-end=\"633\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(170, 26, 23);\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"74\" data-end=\"77\"\u003eThis rare Ottoman-era map, dated 1284 AH, 1867, depicts the region of Australia and Oceania and originates from the work \u003cem data-start=\"199\" data-end=\"222\"\u003eSağir Coğrafya Atlası\u003c\/em\u003e by Mustafa Hami Pasha. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"664\" data-end=\"1041\"\u003eThe atlas itself is considered among the earliest examples of Ottoman educational cartography, created with the purpose of introducing modern geographic knowledge to students. At a time when the Ottoman Empire was actively reforming its educational system, works like this played a crucial role in bridging traditional learning with contemporary European scientific approaches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1043\" data-end=\"1575\"\u003eMustafa Hami Pasha, originally a military physician (Mirliva) and a graduate of the Mekteb-i Tıbbiye-i Şahane, was a prolific and versatile Ottoman intellectual. He authored more than thirty works across disciplines such as medicine, military science, and education. In preparing this atlas, he drew extensively from French geographical sources, adapting Western cartographic techniques into an Ottoman educational framework. This synthesis of knowledge is clearly visible in the structure, clarity, and geographic scope of the map.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1577\" data-end=\"2003\"\u003eBeyond its educational function, this piece stands as a rare and insightful document illustrating how a 19th-century Ottoman scholar perceived the broader world, particularly the vast territories dominated by Australia . It offers collectors not only a visually appealing cartographic artifact but also a meaningful representation of intellectual exchange, modernization, and the Ottoman engagement with global\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"635\" data-end=\"654\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(172, 27, 24);\"\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1904\" data-end=\"1948\"\u003e• Type: Ottoman printed map\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1950\" data-end=\"1999\"\u003e• Title: Australia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2001\" data-end=\"2034\"\u003e• Source: Sağir Coğrafya Atlası\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2036\" data-end=\"2066\"\u003e• Author: Mustafa Hami Pasha\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2068\" data-end=\"2095\"\u003e• Date: 1284 AH (1867 AD)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2097\" data-end=\"2131\"\u003e• Place of Publication: Istanbul\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2133\" data-end=\"2178\"\u003e• Language: Ottoman Turkish (Arabic script)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2180\" data-end=\"2273\"\u003e• Region Depicted: Australia and Oceania region\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2275\" data-end=\"2303\"\u003e• Dimensions: 22.3 × 19.5 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2305\" data-end=\"2402\"\u003e• Cartographic Context: Early Ottoman educational atlas influenced by French geographic sources\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2404\" data-end=\"2535\"\u003e• Historical Significance: Demonstrates the adoption of Western cartographic methods in Ottoman education during the 19th century\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2537\" data-end=\"2679\"\u003e• Collectible Significance: Rare example of early Ottoman school atlas mapping Australia and reflecting Ottoman geopolitical perspective\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Turkrex Collectables","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46596893180042,"sku":null,"price":180.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0716\/3687\/7450\/files\/1_b100bf41-1870-47e4-9995-3bfc53a90ce6.jpg?v=1755090594"},{"product_id":"australia-oceania-1876-ottoman-atlas-map-ottoman-empire-indonesia-new-zealand","title":"Australia Oceania 1876 Ottoman Atlas Map Ottoman Empire Indonesia New Zealand","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"56\"\u003eOttoman Map of Australia \u0026amp; Oceania, 1293 AH (1876)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"58\" data-end=\"748\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(170, 26, 23);\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"74\" data-end=\"77\"\u003eThis rare Ottoman-era map, dated 1293 AH (1876), illustrates Australia and Oceania and comes from \u003cem data-start=\"175\" data-end=\"203\"\u003eMuhtasar Coğrafya Risalesi\u003c\/em\u003e written by Selim Sabit. Intended for use in \u003cem data-start=\"248\" data-end=\"267\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003esıbyan mektepleri\u003c\/em\u003e (Ottoman primary schools), the map serves as a remarkable example of educational cartography in the late 19th century Ottoman Empire. Rendered entirely in Ottoman Turkish script, it captures the geographic understanding of the period and reflects the Empire’s dedication to modernizing education through printed materials. It is both a valuable historical document and a fascinating piece for collectors of antique maps and Ottoman educational history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"750\" data-end=\"769\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(171, 26, 23);\"\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"770\" data-end=\"1084\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"770\" data-end=\"794\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"772\" data-end=\"794\"\u003eDate: 1293 AH (1876)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"795\" data-end=\"818\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"797\" data-end=\"818\"\u003eAuthor: Selim Sabit\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"819\" data-end=\"859\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"821\" data-end=\"859\"\u003eSource: \u003cem data-start=\"829\" data-end=\"857\"\u003eMuhtasar Coğrafya Risalesi\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"860\" data-end=\"931\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"862\" data-end=\"931\"\u003ePurpose: Prepared for \u003cem data-start=\"884\" data-end=\"903\"\u003esıbyan mektepleri\u003c\/em\u003e (Ottoman primary schools)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"932\" data-end=\"961\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"934\" data-end=\"961\"\u003eLanguage: Ottoman Turkish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"962\" data-end=\"1001\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"964\" data-end=\"1001\"\u003eDepicts: Australia \u0026amp; Oceania region\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1002\" data-end=\"1032\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1004\" data-end=\"1032\"\u003eDimensions: 23.2 x 18.2 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1033\" data-end=\"1084\" data-is-last-node=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1035\" data-end=\"1084\" data-is-last-node=\"\"\u003eRare example of Ottoman educational cartography\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Turkrex Collectables","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46596969595018,"sku":null,"price":180.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0716\/3687\/7450\/files\/1_2487c43d-9335-46b8-ac05-bcc7f9019c7d.jpg?v=1755093271"},{"product_id":"australia-oceania-1927-ottoman-atlas-map-ottoman-empire-indonesia-new-zealand","title":"Australia Oceania 1927 Ottoman Atlas Map Ottoman Empire Indonesia New Zealand","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"46\"\u003eOttoman Map of Australia \u0026amp; Oceania, 1927\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"48\" data-end=\"735\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(170, 26, 23);\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"64\" data-end=\"67\"\u003eThis early 20th-century Ottoman Turkish map of Australia and Oceania, published in 1927, comes from \u003cem data-start=\"167\" data-end=\"191\"\u003eTeceddüd Mekteb Atlası\u003c\/em\u003e authored by Osman Mükerrem İsmail. Produced during the final years of the Ottoman script era, the map reflects both the continuity of traditional Ottoman cartographic styles and the influence of modern geographical education in the early Republican period. It showcases the region’s major landmasses and islands with Ottoman Turkish labeling, making it a rare piece bridging two historical periods. Its detailed design and educational purpose make it a valuable addition for collectors of late Ottoman and early Turkish Republic cartography.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"737\" data-end=\"756\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(171, 26, 23);\"\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"757\" data-end=\"1041\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"757\" data-end=\"771\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"759\" data-end=\"771\"\u003eDate: 1927\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"772\" data-end=\"805\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"774\" data-end=\"805\"\u003eAuthor: Osman Mükerrem İsmail\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"806\" data-end=\"842\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"808\" data-end=\"842\"\u003eSource: \u003cem data-start=\"816\" data-end=\"840\"\u003eTeceddüd Mekteb Atlası\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"843\" data-end=\"872\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"845\" data-end=\"872\"\u003eLanguage: Ottoman Turkish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"873\" data-end=\"912\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"875\" data-end=\"912\"\u003eDepicts: Australia \u0026amp; Oceania region\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"913\" data-end=\"943\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"915\" data-end=\"943\"\u003eDimensions: 30.1 × 22.5 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"944\" data-end=\"985\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"946\" data-end=\"985\"\u003eRare transitional-era educational map\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"986\" data-end=\"1041\" data-is-last-node=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"988\" data-end=\"1041\" data-is-last-node=\"\"\u003eProduced in the final years of Ottoman script usage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Turkrex Collectables","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46596987027594,"sku":null,"price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0716\/3687\/7450\/files\/1_223fffc4-3423-43c9-929d-48d51530ed58.jpg?v=1755093711"},{"product_id":"austria-hungary-empire-1907-ottoman-atlas-map-ottoman-empire-mehmed-esref","title":"Austria Hungary Empire 1907 Ottoman Atlas Map Ottoman Empire Mehmed Eşref","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"55\" data-end=\"155\"\u003eAustria-Hungary Map 1907, from \u003cem data-start=\"90\" data-end=\"135\"\u003eUmum-i Vilayet-i Şahane’yi Havi Küçük Atlas\u003c\/em\u003e by Mehmed Eşref\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"157\" data-end=\"496\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(170, 26, 23);\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"173\" data-end=\"176\"\u003eThis is an Ottoman Turkish map of Austria-Hungary published in 1907. \u003cspan\u003eIt was published in the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"433\" data-end=\"478\"\u003eUmum-i Vilayet-i Şahane’yi Havi Küçük Atlas\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, authored by Mehmed Eşref. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"510\" data-end=\"783\"\u003eThis rare atlas included a 32-page brochure in Ottoman script and 128 maps (some composed of two parts), printed on thick paper and loosely inserted after the text. Many of the maps of certain areas worldwide are the first and possibly only Ottoman maps of those regions. \u003c\/em\u003eThe work was designed as an educational and reference atlas, offering detailed geographical knowledge to Ottoman readers at the dawn of the 20th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"498\" data-end=\"863\"\u003eCompact in size, this map reflects the geopolitical understanding of the Austro-Hungarian Empire within the Ottoman world, a significant era when empires were interacting and competing on the European stage. Its preservation provides valuable insight into Ottoman cartography, geography education, and the perception of foreign powers in the late imperial period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"865\" data-end=\"884\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(171, 29, 26);\"\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"885\" data-end=\"1308\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"885\" data-end=\"915\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"887\" data-end=\"915\"\u003eTitle: Austria-Hungary Map\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"916\" data-end=\"973\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"918\" data-end=\"973\"\u003eSource: \u003cem data-start=\"926\" data-end=\"971\"\u003eUmum-i Vilayet-i Şahane’yi Havi Küçük Atlas\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"974\" data-end=\"1002\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"976\" data-end=\"1002\"\u003eAuthor: Mehmed Eşref\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1003\" data-end=\"1033\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1005\" data-end=\"1033\"\u003ePublication Year: 1907\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1034\" data-end=\"1063\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1036\" data-end=\"1063\"\u003eLanguage: Ottoman Turkish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1064\" data-end=\"1098\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1066\" data-end=\"1098\"\u003eDimensions: 14.1 × 10.9 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1099\" data-end=\"1201\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1101\" data-end=\"1201\"\u003eHistorical Context: Represents the Austro-Hungarian Empire as seen from an Ottoman perspective\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1202\" data-end=\"1308\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1204\" data-end=\"1308\"\u003eEducational Significance: Part of an atlas aimed at geographical instruction in the Ottoman Empire\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Turkrex Collectables","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46764517785738,"sku":null,"price":130.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0716\/3687\/7450\/files\/1_19e8ec4f-5987-4703-b705-4118b255a0ee.jpg?v=1755675124"},{"product_id":"baghdad-and-basra-vilayet-1916-ottoman-map-iraq-kuwait-iran-middle-east","title":"Baghdad and Basra Vilayet 1916 Ottoman Map Iraq Kuwait Iran Middle East Saudi Arabia","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"64\" data-end=\"164\"\u003eBaghdad and Basra Vilayet Map 1332 Rumi (1916), from \u003cem data-start=\"121\" data-end=\"140\"\u003eCoğrafya-i Osmani\u003c\/em\u003e by Safvet Geylangil\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"166\" data-end=\"500\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(170, 26, 23);\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"182\" data-end=\"185\"\u003eThis is an Ottoman Turkish map of the Baghdad and Basra Vilayets, published in 1332 Rumi (1916), taken from Safvet Geylangil’s \u003cem data-start=\"322\" data-end=\"341\"\u003eCoğrafya-i Osmani\u003c\/em\u003e. The map was part of a comprehensive geographical work intended to educate Ottoman readers about the provinces and administrative divisions of the empire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"502\" data-end=\"848\"\u003eFeaturing clear delineation of territorial boundaries and key cities, this map offers a valuable perspective on Ottoman cartography and regional understanding during the late imperial period, just prior to the end of World War I. It serves both as a historical document and as an educational tool illustrating the Ottoman approach to geography.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"850\" data-end=\"869\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(166, 27, 24);\"\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"870\" data-end=\"1304\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"870\" data-end=\"910\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"872\" data-end=\"910\"\u003eTitle: Baghdad and Basra Vilayet Map\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"911\" data-end=\"942\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"913\" data-end=\"942\"\u003eSource: \u003cem data-start=\"921\" data-end=\"940\"\u003eCoğrafya-i Osmani\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"943\" data-end=\"975\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"945\" data-end=\"975\"\u003eAuthor: Safvet Geylangil\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"976\" data-end=\"1018\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"978\" data-end=\"1018\"\u003ePublication Year: 1332 Rumi (1916)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1019\" data-end=\"1048\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1021\" data-end=\"1048\"\u003eLanguage: Ottoman Turkish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1049\" data-end=\"1081\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1051\" data-end=\"1081\"\u003eDimensions: 22 × 15.4 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1082\" data-end=\"1189\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1084\" data-end=\"1189\"\u003eHistorical Context: Ottoman understanding of the Baghdad and Basra provinces during World War I era\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1190\" data-end=\"1304\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1192\" data-end=\"1304\"\u003eEducational Significance: Part of a textbook intended for geography instruction in the late Ottoman Empire\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Turkrex Collectables","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46764613566602,"sku":null,"price":200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0716\/3687\/7450\/files\/1_2d8d3d30-1c6e-46f6-913f-3a308df09af4.jpg?v=1755680951"},{"product_id":"basra-vilayet-1907-ottoman-map-qatar-kuwait-saudi-arabia-iraq-mehmed-esref","title":"Basra Vilayet 1907 Ottoman Map Qatar Kuwait Saudi Arabia Iraq Mehmed Eşref","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"166\" data-start=\"68\"\u003eBasra Vilayet Map 1907, from \u003cem data-end=\"146\" data-start=\"101\"\u003eUmum-i Vilayet-i Şahane’yi Havi Küçük Atlas\u003c\/em\u003e by Mehmed Eşref\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"518\" data-start=\"168\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(170, 26, 23);\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"187\" data-start=\"184\"\u003eThis is an Ottoman Turkish map of the Basra Vilayet, published in 1907. \u003cspan\u003eIt was published in the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"478\" data-start=\"433\"\u003eUmum-i Vilayet-i Şahane’yi Havi Küçük Atlas\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, authored by Mehmed Eşref. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"783\" data-start=\"510\"\u003eThis rare atlas included a 32-page brochure in Ottoman script and 128 maps (some composed of two parts), printed on thick paper and loosely inserted after the text. Many of the maps of certain areas worldwide are the first and possibly only Ottoman maps of those regions.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"518\" data-start=\"168\"\u003eThe map was created for educational and reference purposes, providing readers with a detailed view of the Basra region, its cities, and administrative divisions. Compact and precise, this map reflects the Ottoman Empire’s approach to provincial geography and its emphasis on accurate cartography for educational and administrative use. It serves as a valuable historical document of the late Ottoman understanding of southern Mesopotamia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"819\" data-start=\"800\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(171, 27, 24);\"\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1240\" data-start=\"820\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"848\" data-start=\"820\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"848\" data-start=\"822\"\u003eTitle: Basra Vilayet Map\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"906\" data-start=\"849\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"906\" data-start=\"851\"\u003eSource: \u003cem data-end=\"904\" data-start=\"859\"\u003eUmum-i Vilayet-i Şahane’yi Havi Küçük Atlas\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"935\" data-start=\"907\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"935\" data-start=\"909\"\u003eAuthor: Mehmed Eşref\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"966\" data-start=\"936\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"966\" data-start=\"938\"\u003ePublication Year: 1907\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"996\" data-start=\"967\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"996\" data-start=\"969\"\u003eLanguage: Ottoman Turkish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1031\" data-start=\"997\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1031\" data-start=\"999\"\u003eDimensions: 14.6 × 10.3 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1125\" data-start=\"1032\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1125\" data-start=\"1034\"\u003eHistorical Context: Ottoman depiction of Basra province during the early 20th century\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1240\" data-start=\"1126\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1240\" data-start=\"1128\"\u003eEducational Significance: Part of an atlas designed for geography instruction and administrative reference\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Turkrex Collectables","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46764637192330,"sku":null,"price":400.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0716\/3687\/7450\/files\/1_de1b4431-b3a2-458e-98e6-f1ccb1a416d0.jpg?v=1755682173"},{"product_id":"basra-vilayet-ottoman-map-1915-general-staff-of-the-ottoman-army-kuwait-iraq-middle-east-ww1-saudi-arabia","title":"Basra Vilayet Ottoman Map 1915 General Staff of the Ottoman Army Kuwait Iraq Middle East WW1 Saudi Arabia","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"65\" data-end=\"182\"\u003eBasra Vilayet Map – 1331 Rumi (1915), Prepared by Erkan-ı Harbiye-i Umumiye (General Staff of the Ottoman Army)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"184\" data-end=\"548\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(172, 27, 24);\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"200\" data-end=\"203\"\u003eThis is a highly significant Ottoman Turkish map of the Basra Vilayet and Kuwait region, prepared by the Erkan-ı Harbiye-i Umumiye (General Staff of the Ottoman Army) and published in 1331 Rumi (1915). As a military map, it offers the most detailed and accurate depiction of southern Mesopotamia during the late Ottoman period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"550\" data-end=\"861\"\u003eThe map reflects strategic, administrative, and geographic knowledge, making it an important historical document for both military historians and collectors of Ottoman cartography. Its precision and detail are unmatched by contemporary civilian maps of the region, highlighting its value and significance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"863\" data-end=\"882\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(170, 26, 23);\"\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"883\" data-end=\"1340\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"883\" data-end=\"911\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"885\" data-end=\"911\"\u003eTitle: Basra Vilayet Map\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"912\" data-end=\"999\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"914\" data-end=\"999\"\u003ePublisher\/Author: Erkan-ı Harbiye-i Umumiye (General Staff of the Ottoman Army)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1000\" data-end=\"1042\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1002\" data-end=\"1042\"\u003ePublication Year: 1331 Rumi (1915)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1043\" data-end=\"1072\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1045\" data-end=\"1072\"\u003eLanguage: Ottoman Turkish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1073\" data-end=\"1103\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1075\" data-end=\"1103\"\u003eDimensions: 68 × 50 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1104\" data-end=\"1144\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1106\" data-end=\"1144\"\u003eRegion: Basra Vilayet and Kuwait\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1145\" data-end=\"1186\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1147\" data-end=\"1186\"\u003eCondition: Good, with some stains\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1187\" data-end=\"1340\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1189\" data-end=\"1340\"\u003eHistorical Significance: The most detailed Ottoman military map of the area, reflecting strategic and administrative insights of the Ottoman Army\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Turkrex Collectables","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46764657868938,"sku":null,"price":1000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0716\/3687\/7450\/files\/a1_b0924366-69e3-4a5d-a2d0-5a8ade160ded.jpg?v=1778946527"},{"product_id":"beirut-vilayet-lebanon-ottoman-postcard-map-middle-east-ibrahim-hilmi-military-israel","title":"Beirut Vilayet Lebanon Ottoman Postcard Map Middle East Ibrahim Hilmi Military Israel","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"86\" data-end=\"139\"\u003eBeyrut Vilayeti Haritası - Postcard, circa 1910\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"141\" data-end=\"435\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(170, 26, 23);\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"157\" data-end=\"160\"\u003eThis is a rare Ottoman-era postcard map depicting the Vilayet of Beirut, dating to around 1910. Measuring 13 x 9 cm, it was published in Istanbul by Tüccarzade İbrahim Hilmi’s Military Press (Kitaphane-yi Askeri) as part of a historical postcard series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"437\" data-end=\"797\"\u003eİbrahim Hilmi was a notable Ottoman publisher and intellectual who contributed significantly to the popularization of geography, history, and educational materials in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. His press produced a wide range of works, from atlases and maps to political writings, often with the aim of spreading knowledge to a broad readership.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"799\" data-end=\"996\"\u003eThis postcard is an excellent example of how the Ottoman public engaged with geographical knowledge at the time, making it a fascinating piece of both cartographic and publishing history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"998\" data-end=\"1017\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(168, 27, 24);\"\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1018\" data-end=\"1510\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1018\" data-end=\"1064\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1020\" data-end=\"1064\"\u003eTitle: Beyrut Vilayeti (Vilayet of Beirut)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1065\" data-end=\"1102\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1067\" data-end=\"1102\"\u003eFormat: Cartographic postcard\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1103\" data-end=\"1194\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1105\" data-end=\"1194\"\u003ePublisher: Tüccarzade İbrahim Hilmi, Kitaphane-yi Askeri (Military Press, Istanbul)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1195\" data-end=\"1217\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1197\" data-end=\"1217\"\u003eDate: circa 1910\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1218\" data-end=\"1241\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1220\" data-end=\"1241\"\u003eSize: 13 x 9 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1242\" data-end=\"1271\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1244\" data-end=\"1271\"\u003eLanguage: Ottoman Turkish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1272\" data-end=\"1404\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1274\" data-end=\"1404\"\u003eHistorical Context: Produced during a period when postcards were both a communication medium and a tool for spreading knowledge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1405\" data-end=\"1510\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1407\" data-end=\"1510\"\u003eCollectibility: Valuable for collectors of Ottoman cartography, postcards, and publishing history\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Turkrex Collectables","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46881063993482,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0716\/3687\/7450\/files\/1_0529fe14-da7c-4f98-b421-0b6caf9b2aa4.jpg?v=1755856584"},{"product_id":"belgium-1867-ottoman-atlas-map-ottoman-empire-europe","title":"Belgium 1867 Ottoman Atlas Map Ottoman Empire Europe","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"96\" data-end=\"143\"\u003eBelgium Map – Ottoman Script 1867 (1284)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"145\" data-end=\"495\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(170, 26, 23);\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"161\" data-end=\"164\"\u003eThis is an original Ottoman-era map of Belgium, published in 1867 (1284 AH) as part of Mustafa Hami Pasha’s “Sağir Coğrafya Atlası”. Measuring 24 x 19.4 cm, the map is printed in Ottoman Turkish and represents one of the earliest Ottoman efforts to create comprehensive geographic atlases for educational use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"497\" data-end=\"825\"\u003eMustafa Hami Pasha’s \u003cem data-start=\"518\" data-end=\"541\"\u003eSağir Coğrafya Atlası\u003c\/em\u003e was a pioneering atlas prepared during the Tanzimat period, a time when the Ottoman Empire sought to modernize education and incorporate Western-style scientific methods. Maps such as this provided Ottoman students and scholars with accessible information about European geography.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"827\" data-end=\"994\"\u003eThis piece is not only valuable for its cartographic detail, but also as a reflection of the intellectual and educational reforms of the late Ottoman Empire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"996\" data-end=\"1015\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(172, 28, 25);\"\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1016\" data-end=\"1466\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1016\" data-end=\"1048\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1018\" data-end=\"1048\"\u003eTitle: Belçika (Belgium)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1049\" data-end=\"1110\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1051\" data-end=\"1110\"\u003eSource: \u003cem data-start=\"1059\" data-end=\"1082\"\u003eSağir Coğrafya Atlası\u003c\/em\u003e by Mustafa Hami Pasha\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1111\" data-end=\"1142\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1113\" data-end=\"1142\"\u003eDate: 1284 AH \/ 1867 AD\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1143\" data-end=\"1169\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1145\" data-end=\"1169\"\u003eSize: 24 x 19.4 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1170\" data-end=\"1203\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1172\" data-end=\"1203\"\u003eLanguage: Ottoman Turkish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1204\" data-end=\"1314\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1206\" data-end=\"1314\"\u003eHistorical Context: Early Ottoman educational atlas, bridging European geography with Ottoman scholarship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1315\" data-end=\"1466\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1317\" data-end=\"1466\"\u003eCollectibility: Rare example of 19th-century Ottoman cartography, significant for collectors of maps, atlases, and Ottoman educational history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Turkrex Collectables","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46881590640778,"sku":null,"price":200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0716\/3687\/7450\/files\/1_3a8fa7f7-2095-4714-ba81-4848da2107d8.jpg?v=1755857562"},{"product_id":"marmara-and-black-sea-ottoman-map-1916-russia-georgia-istanbul-bulgaria","title":"Marmara and Black Sea Ottoman Map 1916 Russia Georgia Istanbul Bulgaria","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"97\" data-end=\"167\"\u003eMarmara and Black Sea Ottoman Map 1916 (1332)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"169\" data-end=\"666\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(174, 28, 25);\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"185\" data-end=\"188\"\u003eThis is an original Ottoman map sheet from Safvet Geylangil’s \u003cem data-start=\"256\" data-end=\"275\"\u003eCoğrafya-i Osmani\u003c\/em\u003e, published in 1332 AH (1916 AD). The page features two separate regional maps on a single sheet: one of the Marmara Region and another of the Black Sea (Karadeniz) Region. Measuring 22 x 15.4 cm, the maps are printed in Ottoman Turkish and served as part of an educational geography book designed to teach students about the provinces of the late Ottoman Empire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"668\" data-end=\"1019\"\u003eSafvet Geylangil’s \u003cem data-start=\"687\" data-end=\"706\"\u003eCoğrafya-i Osmani\u003c\/em\u003e is considered one of the key Ottoman geography works of the early 20th century, produced at a time when the empire was in its final years. The maps within are not only cartographic references but also historical documents reflecting the administrative and geographic understanding of the Ottoman state in 1916.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1021\" data-end=\"1040\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(170, 26, 23);\"\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1041\" data-end=\"1530\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1041\" data-end=\"1097\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1043\" data-end=\"1097\"\u003eTitle: Marmara and Karadeniz (Black Sea) Regions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1098\" data-end=\"1153\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1100\" data-end=\"1153\"\u003eSource: \u003cem data-start=\"1108\" data-end=\"1127\"\u003eCoğrafya-i Osmani\u003c\/em\u003e by Safvet Geylangil\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1154\" data-end=\"1185\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1156\" data-end=\"1185\"\u003eDate: 1332 AH \/ 1916 AD\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1186\" data-end=\"1212\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1188\" data-end=\"1212\"\u003eSize: 22 x 15.4 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1213\" data-end=\"1246\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1215\" data-end=\"1246\"\u003eLanguage: Ottoman Turkish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1247\" data-end=\"1331\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1249\" data-end=\"1331\"\u003eContent: Two separate maps on a single sheet (Marmara Region \u0026amp; Black Sea Region)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1332\" data-end=\"1434\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1334\" data-end=\"1434\"\u003eHistorical Context: Late Ottoman geography publication, created during the First World War period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1435\" data-end=\"1530\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1437\" data-end=\"1530\"\u003eCollectibility: A rare dual-map sheet from an important Ottoman educational geography text.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Turkrex Collectables","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46881890893962,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0716\/3687\/7450\/files\/1_c714a42d-371c-44a8-af18-3275d8e7333f.jpg?v=1755858131"},{"product_id":"bosnia-herzegovina-and-serbia-map-1894-ottoman-military-school-crotia","title":"Bosnia Herzegovina and Serbia Map 1894 Ottoman Military School Crotia","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"88\" data-end=\"169\"\u003eBosnia-Herzegovina and Serbia Map – Ottoman Military Geography, 1894 (1310)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"171\" data-end=\"584\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(170, 26, 23);\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"187\" data-end=\"190\"\u003eThis is an original Ottoman military map titled “Bosna-Sırp Darül Harekatı” (The Bosnia-Serbia Theater of Operations), published in 1310 AH (1894 AD). It comes from Ahmed Cemal’s \u003cem data-start=\"383\" data-end=\"432\"\u003eCoğrafya-i Askeri: Memalik-i Osmaniye'ye Mahsus\u003c\/em\u003e, a geography book specifically prepared for use in Ottoman military schools. The map is marked as “Harita 3” (Map No. 3) within the volume.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"586\" data-end=\"914\"\u003eMeasuring 25.7 x 19.7 cm, the map is printed in Ottoman Turkish and reflects the military and strategic focus of the late Ottoman Empire on the Balkans. Such maps were essential educational tools in officer training, providing geographical knowledge for military planning in one of the empire’s most contested regions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"916\" data-end=\"935\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(175, 26, 23);\"\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"936\" data-end=\"1530\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"936\" data-end=\"976\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"938\" data-end=\"976\"\u003eTitle: Bosna-Sırp Darül Harekatı\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"977\" data-end=\"1057\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"979\" data-end=\"1057\"\u003eSource: \u003cem data-start=\"987\" data-end=\"1036\"\u003eCoğrafya-i Askeri: Memalik-i Osmaniye’ye Mahsus\u003c\/em\u003e by Ahmed Cemal\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1058\" data-end=\"1089\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1060\" data-end=\"1089\"\u003eDate: 1310 AH \/ 1894 AD\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1090\" data-end=\"1118\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1092\" data-end=\"1118\"\u003eSize: 25.7 x 19.7 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1119\" data-end=\"1152\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1121\" data-end=\"1152\"\u003eLanguage: Ottoman Turkish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1153\" data-end=\"1171\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1155\" data-end=\"1171\"\u003eMap No.: 3\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1172\" data-end=\"1267\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1174\" data-end=\"1267\"\u003eContext: Created for Ottoman military schools; focuses on the Balkans (Bosnia \u0026amp; Serbia)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1268\" data-end=\"1380\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1270\" data-end=\"1380\"\u003eCondition: A paper reinforcement has been applied, with minor tears present, but no missing sections\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1381\" data-end=\"1530\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1383\" data-end=\"1530\"\u003eHistorical Importance: A strategic geography map illustrating the Ottoman Empire’s military interest in the Balkans during the late 19th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Turkrex Collectables","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46881949614218,"sku":null,"price":200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0716\/3687\/7450\/files\/1_ce7fd48d-bf97-4982-8961-4fb34e4c4508.jpg?v=1755858929"},{"product_id":"bosnia-bulgaria-1915-ottoman-atlas-map-i̇brahim-hilmi-crotia","title":"Bosnia Bulgaria 1915 Ottoman Atlas Map İbrahim Hilmi Crotia","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"65\" data-end=\"133\"\u003eBosnia \u0026amp; Bulgaria Map – Ottoman Pocket Atlas, 1323 Rumi (1915)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"135\" data-end=\"491\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(170, 26, 23);\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"151\" data-end=\"154\"\u003eThis is a double-sided Ottoman Turkish map sheet from the Memalik-i Osmaniye Pocket Atlas, authored by Tüccarzade İbrahim Hilmi and published in 1323 Rumi (1915 AD). One side features a detailed map of Bosnia, while the other side depicts Bulgaria, providing a compact yet informative overview of these regions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"493\" data-end=\"849\"\u003ePrinted by Kitabhane-i Islam ve Askeri, the atlas was intended for educational and military use, giving Ottoman officers and students accessible geographic knowledge in a portable pocket-sized format. The maps reflect Ottoman administrative and strategic interests in the Balkans during the early 20th century, just before the end of World War I.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"851\" data-end=\"870\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(166, 28, 25);\"\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"871\" data-end=\"1428\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"871\" data-end=\"946\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"873\" data-end=\"946\"\u003eSource: \u003cem data-start=\"881\" data-end=\"912\"\u003eMemalik-i Osmaniye Cep Atlası\u003c\/em\u003e by Tüccarzade İbrahim Hilmi\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"947\" data-end=\"980\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"949\" data-end=\"980\"\u003eDate: 1323 Rumi \/ 1915 AD\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"981\" data-end=\"1010\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"983\" data-end=\"1010\"\u003eLanguage: Ottoman Turkish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1011\" data-end=\"1043\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1013\" data-end=\"1043\"\u003eDimensions: 16 × 11.4 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1044\" data-end=\"1102\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1046\" data-end=\"1102\"\u003eFormat: Double-sided map sheet (Bosnia \/ Bulgaria)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1103\" data-end=\"1149\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1105\" data-end=\"1149\"\u003ePublisher: Kitabhane-i Islam ve Askeri\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1150\" data-end=\"1287\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1152\" data-end=\"1287\"\u003eHistorical Context: Pocket atlas intended for educational and military purposes, reflecting late Ottoman knowledge of the Balkans\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1288\" data-end=\"1428\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1290\" data-end=\"1428\"\u003eCollectibility: Rare pocket-sized Ottoman atlas map, valuable for collectors of Ottoman cartography and military education materials\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Turkrex Collectables","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46881970389130,"sku":null,"price":120.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0716\/3687\/7450\/files\/1_3e4fc9b6-afeb-4d94-a80e-3cfed0d259a8.jpg?v=1755859556"},{"product_id":"battle-of-jutland-ww1-ottoman-military-map-plan-naval-germany-united-kingdom","title":"Battle Of Jutland WW1 Ottoman Military Map Plan Naval Germany United Kingdom","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"66\" data-end=\"134\"\u003eOttoman Map – Battle of Jutland (Gece Olduktan Sonra), ca. 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The map is titled \u003cem data-start=\"293\" data-end=\"335\"\u003e“Jutland Muharebesi Gece Olduktan Sonra”\u003c\/em\u003e (“Battle of Jutland After Nightfall”), showing fleet positions and maneuvers after darkness set in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"439\" data-end=\"625\"\u003eProduced in Ottoman script, this map reflects how major events of World War I were documented and studied within the Ottoman Empire, particularly for military and educational purposes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"627\" data-end=\"646\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(173, 28, 25);\"\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"647\" data-end=\"962\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"647\" data-end=\"700\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"649\" data-end=\"700\"\u003eTitle: \u003cem data-start=\"656\" data-end=\"698\"\u003e“Jutland Muharebesi Gece Olduktan Sonra”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"701\" data-end=\"729\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"703\" data-end=\"729\"\u003eSize: 50.2 × 35.7 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"730\" data-end=\"763\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"732\" data-end=\"763\"\u003eLanguage: Ottoman Turkish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"764\" data-end=\"806\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"766\" data-end=\"806\"\u003eTheme: Naval battle of World War I\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"807\" data-end=\"962\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"809\" data-end=\"962\"\u003eHistorical Significance: Rare Ottoman documentation of a major European naval battle, likely intended for military education or strategic study\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Turkrex Collectables","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46907764113546,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0716\/3687\/7450\/files\/1_7a94c4ce-9480-4a84-96c1-29a89af73db8.jpg?v=1755943998"},{"product_id":"battle-of-sarikamis-sarikamish-ww1-1922-caucasus-campaign-ottoman-military-map","title":"Battle Of Sarıkamış Sarikamish WW1 1922 Caucasus campaign Ottoman Military Map","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"93\" data-end=\"161\"\u003eOttoman Map - Sarıkamış Encirclement Maneuver and Battle, 1922\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"163\" data-end=\"595\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(170, 26, 23);\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"179\" data-end=\"182\"\u003eAn Ottoman Turkish military map titled \u003cem data-start=\"225\" data-end=\"293\"\u003e“Sarıkamış İhâta Manevrası ve Meydan Muhârebesi Umûmî Haritasıdır”\u003c\/em\u003e, depicting the movements and encirclement operations of the Ottoman Third Army during the Battle of Sarıkamış (1914–1915). Printed with a scale of 1:1.000.000, the map provides a strategic overview of one of the most tragic and significant campaigns of the Ottoman Empire in World War I.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"597\" data-end=\"831\"\u003eThis map was published in 1922 (1338 AH) as part of the work \u003cem data-start=\"662\" data-end=\"749\"\u003e“Harb-i Umûmî Bidayetinde Üçüncü Ordu Sarıkamış İhata Manevrası ve Meydan Muharebesi”\u003c\/em\u003e by Şerif İlden, who documented the battle and military strategies involved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"833\" data-end=\"852\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(171, 27, 24);\"\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"853\" data-end=\"1382\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"853\" data-end=\"932\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"855\" data-end=\"932\"\u003eTitle: \u003cem data-start=\"862\" data-end=\"930\"\u003e“Sarıkamış İhâta Manevrası ve Meydan Muhârebesi Umûmî Haritasıdır”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"933\" data-end=\"961\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"935\" data-end=\"961\"\u003eSize: 34.5 × 19.1 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"962\" data-end=\"988\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"964\" data-end=\"988\"\u003eScale: 1:1.000.000\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"989\" data-end=\"1086\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"991\" data-end=\"1086\"\u003eSource: \u003cem data-start=\"999\" data-end=\"1084\"\u003eHarb-i Umûmî Bidayetinde Üçüncü Ordu Sarıkamış İhata Manevrası ve Meydan Muharebesi\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1087\" data-end=\"1114\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1089\" data-end=\"1114\"\u003eAuthor: Şerif İlden\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1115\" data-end=\"1140\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1117\" data-end=\"1140\"\u003eYear: 1338 (1922)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1141\" data-end=\"1174\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1143\" data-end=\"1174\"\u003eLanguage: Ottoman Turkish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1175\" data-end=\"1208\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1177\" data-end=\"1208\"\u003eCondition: Fold marks present\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1209\" data-end=\"1382\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1211\" data-end=\"1382\"\u003eHistorical Significance: A rare and highly important Ottoman military map documenting the Battle of Sarıkamış, a defining moment in WWI Ottoman military history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Turkrex Collectables","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46908295839882,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0716\/3687\/7450\/files\/1_63033f66-b35d-4cf7-b879-c9ec5962b341.jpg?v=1755945598"},{"product_id":"first-battle-of-i̇nonu-1927-ottoman-military-map-nutuk-ataturk-turkish-war-of-independence","title":"First Battle Of İnönü 1927 Ottoman Military Map Nutuk Atatürk Turkish War of Independence","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"91\" data-end=\"146\"\u003eOttoman Map – First Battle of İnönü (Nutuk, 1927)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"148\" data-end=\"516\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(170, 26, 23);\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"164\" data-end=\"167\"\u003eAn original Ottoman Turkish military map of the First Battle of İnönü (Birinci İnönü Muharebesi), one of the decisive engagements of the Turkish War of Independence. The map was published in 1927 as part of the first edition of \u003cem data-start=\"411\" data-end=\"420\"\u003e“Nutuk”\u003c\/em\u003e (\u003cem data-start=\"422\" data-end=\"440\"\u003eThe Great Speech\u003c\/em\u003e), the monumental work written and delivered by Mustafa Kemal Atatürk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"518\" data-end=\"906\"\u003eThe map illustrates the battle movements and strategic positions during the First İnönü Battle (1921), where Turkish forces under İsmet İnönü successfully resisted Greek advances, marking a critical turning point in the war. Later editions of \u003cem data-start=\"769\" data-end=\"776\"\u003eNutuk\u003c\/em\u003e were published in modern Turkish with Latin script, but this early Ottoman Turkish edition remains especially valuable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"908\" data-end=\"927\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(172, 26, 23);\"\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"928\" data-end=\"1372\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"928\" data-end=\"991\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"930\" data-end=\"991\"\u003eTitle: \u003cem data-start=\"937\" data-end=\"960\"\u003eFirst Battle of İnönü\u003c\/em\u003e (\u003cem data-start=\"962\" data-end=\"988\"\u003eBirinci İnönü Muharebesi\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"992\" data-end=\"1020\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"994\" data-end=\"1020\"\u003eSize: 32.5 × 23.4 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1021\" data-end=\"1039\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1023\" data-end=\"1039\"\u003eYear: 1927\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1040\" data-end=\"1103\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1042\" data-end=\"1103\"\u003eSource: \u003cem data-start=\"1050\" data-end=\"1057\"\u003eNutuk\u003c\/em\u003e (\u003cem data-start=\"1059\" data-end=\"1071\"\u003eThe Speech\u003c\/em\u003e) by Mustafa Kemal Atatürk\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1104\" data-end=\"1153\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1106\" data-end=\"1153\"\u003eLanguage: Ottoman Turkish (Arabic script)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1154\" data-end=\"1222\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1156\" data-end=\"1222\"\u003eCondition: Good, with fold marks as expected from book insertion\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1223\" data-end=\"1372\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1225\" data-end=\"1372\"\u003eHistorical Significance: A rare and important Turkish War of Independence battle map, tied directly to Atatürk’s own account of the struggle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Turkrex Collectables","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46909179166858,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0716\/3687\/7450\/files\/1_e65e7d4f-3df7-4d67-87a3-e6800a029896.jpg?v=1755946441"},{"product_id":"battle-of-sakarya-1927-ottoman-military-map-nutuk-ataturk-turkish-war-of-independence","title":"Battle Of Sakarya 1927 Ottoman Military Map Nutuk Atatürk Turkish War of Independence","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"111\" data-end=\"162\"\u003eOttoman Map – Battle of Sakarya (Nutuk, 1927)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"164\" data-end=\"527\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(170, 26, 23);\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"180\" data-end=\"183\"\u003eAn original Ottoman Turkish map of the Battle of Sakarya (Sakarya Meydan Muharebesi), one of the most decisive confrontations of the Turkish War of Independence. The map was published in 1927 within the first edition of \u003cem data-start=\"419\" data-end=\"428\"\u003e“Nutuk”\u003c\/em\u003e (\u003cem data-start=\"430\" data-end=\"448\"\u003eThe Great Speech\u003c\/em\u003e) written by Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the founding leader of modern Turkey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"529\" data-end=\"844\"\u003eThe Battle of Sakarya (August–September 1921) marked the final Greek offensive into Anatolia. Under Atatürk’s supreme command and İsmet İnönü’s leadership, Turkish forces achieved a major defensive victory along the Sakarya River, shifting the momentum of the war and paving the way for ultimate independence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"846\" data-end=\"865\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(168, 30, 27);\"\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"866\" data-end=\"1354\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"866\" data-end=\"926\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"868\" data-end=\"926\"\u003eTitle: \u003cem data-start=\"875\" data-end=\"894\"\u003eBattle of Sakarya\u003c\/em\u003e (\u003cem data-start=\"896\" data-end=\"923\"\u003eSakarya Meydan Muharebesi\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"927\" data-end=\"955\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"929\" data-end=\"955\"\u003eSize: 26.7 × 22.9 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"956\" data-end=\"974\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"958\" data-end=\"974\"\u003eYear: 1927\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"975\" data-end=\"1038\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"977\" data-end=\"1038\"\u003eSource: \u003cem data-start=\"985\" data-end=\"992\"\u003eNutuk\u003c\/em\u003e (\u003cem data-start=\"994\" data-end=\"1006\"\u003eThe Speech\u003c\/em\u003e) by Mustafa Kemal Atatürk\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1039\" data-end=\"1088\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1041\" data-end=\"1088\"\u003eLanguage: Ottoman Turkish (Arabic script)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1089\" data-end=\"1152\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1091\" data-end=\"1152\"\u003eCondition: Good, with fold marks from original book binding\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1153\" data-end=\"1354\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1155\" data-end=\"1354\"\u003eHistorical Significance: A rare original map of the Sakarya campaign, published in the same Ottoman-script edition of Nutuk, making it a highly collectible and historically meaningful artifact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Turkrex Collectables","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46909438951562,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0716\/3687\/7450\/files\/1_bf505aea-ab39-4198-9dc4-7d9ab97d3e1d.jpg?v=1755946754"},{"product_id":"southern-europe-balkans-ottoman-atlas-map-ottoman-empire-bulgaria-romania-albania-hungary","title":"Southern Europe Balkans Ottoman Atlas Map Ottoman Empire Bulgaria Romania Albania Hungary","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"58\" data-end=\"154\"\u003eOttoman Map – Southern Europe \/ Balkans (Şark-ı Cenubi Avrupa), ca. Post-Second Balkan War\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"156\" data-end=\"427\"\u003eDescription:\u003cbr data-start=\"172\" data-end=\"175\"\u003eAn Ottoman Turkish map of Southern Europe, titled \u003cem data-start=\"233\" data-end=\"257\"\u003e“Şark-ı Cenubi Avrupa”\u003c\/em\u003e, showing the Balkan region including Bulgaria, Romania, Albania, and Hungary. The map is drawn with a scale of 1:7,500,000 and measures 19.6 × 16.9 cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"429\" data-end=\"810\"\u003eWhile the exact publication date is not indicated, the territorial borders suggest it was produced after the Second Balkan War, reflecting the post-war adjustments of the Ottoman Empire’s European territories. This map is a valuable historical artifact that provides insight into Ottoman cartography and the geopolitical understanding of Europe in the early 20th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"812\" data-end=\"831\"\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"832\" data-end=\"1195\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"832\" data-end=\"865\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"834\" data-end=\"865\"\u003eTitle: \u003cem data-start=\"841\" data-end=\"863\"\u003eŞark-ı Cenubi Avrupa\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"866\" data-end=\"892\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"868\" data-end=\"892\"\u003eScale: 1:7,500,000\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"893\" data-end=\"921\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"895\" data-end=\"921\"\u003eSize: 19.6 × 16.9 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"922\" data-end=\"971\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"924\" data-end=\"971\"\u003eLanguage: Ottoman Turkish (Arabic script)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"972\" data-end=\"1033\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"974\" data-end=\"1033\"\u003eRegion: Balkans – Bulgaria, Romania, Albania, Hungary\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1034\" data-end=\"1150\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1036\" data-end=\"1150\"\u003eHistorical Significance: Reflects the Ottoman Empire’s perspective on Europe after the Second Balkan War\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1151\" data-end=\"1195\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1153\" data-end=\"1195\"\u003eCondition: Good, with visible fold marks\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Turkrex Collectables","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46910210605194,"sku":null,"price":140.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0716\/3687\/7450\/files\/1_24697c05-f940-40e2-9d7b-a047aa9aa4e3.jpg?v=1755947474"},{"product_id":"caucasus-1907-ottoman-atlas-map-ottoman-empire-georgia-azerbaijan-armenia-mehmed-esref","title":"Caucasus 1907 Ottoman Atlas Map Ottoman Empire Georgia Azerbaijan Armenia Mehmed Eşref","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"55\" data-end=\"155\"\u003eCaucasus Map 1907, from\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"90\" data-end=\"135\"\u003eUmum-i Vilayet-i Şahane’yi Havi Küçük Atlas\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eby Mehmed Eşref\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"157\" data-end=\"496\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(170, 26, 23);\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"173\" data-end=\"176\"\u003eThis is an Ottoman Turkish map of Caucasus published in 1907. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"157\" data-end=\"496\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt was published in the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"478\" data-start=\"433\"\u003eUmum-i Vilayet-i Şahane’yi Havi Küçük Atlas\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, authored by Mehmed Eşref. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"783\" data-start=\"510\"\u003eThis rare atlas included a 32-page brochure in Ottoman script and 128 maps (some composed of two parts), printed on thick paper and loosely inserted after the text. Many of the maps of certain areas worldwide are the first and possibly only Ottoman maps of those regions.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"498\" data-end=\"863\"\u003eCompact in size, this map reflects the geopolitical understanding of the Caucasus within the Ottoman world, a significant era when empires were interacting and competing on the European stage. Its preservation provides valuable insight into Ottoman cartography, geography education, and the perception of foreign powers in the late imperial period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"865\" data-end=\"884\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(170, 26, 23);\"\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"885\" data-end=\"1308\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"885\" data-end=\"915\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"887\" data-end=\"915\"\u003eTitle: Caucasus Map\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"916\" data-end=\"973\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"918\" data-end=\"973\"\u003eSource:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"926\" data-end=\"971\"\u003eUmum-i Vilayet-i Şahane’yi Havi Küçük Atlas\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"974\" data-end=\"1002\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"976\" data-end=\"1002\"\u003eAuthor: Mehmed Eşref\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1003\" data-end=\"1033\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1005\" data-end=\"1033\"\u003ePublication Year: 1907\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"997\" data-end=\"1031\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"999\" data-end=\"1031\"\u003eDimensions: 14.3 × 10.3 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1034\" data-end=\"1063\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1036\" data-end=\"1063\"\u003eLanguage: Ottoman Turkish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1202\" data-end=\"1308\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1204\" data-end=\"1308\"\u003eEducational Significance: Part of an atlas aimed at geographical instruction in the Ottoman Empire\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Turkrex Collectables","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46912030343306,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0716\/3687\/7450\/files\/1_b52885a5-c15a-44a5-85a9-8a8d2c344931.jpg?v=1755948987"},{"product_id":"caucasus-1927-ottoman-atlas-map-turkey-georgia-azerbaijan-armenia","title":"Caucasus 1927 Ottoman Atlas Map Turkey Georgia Azerbaijan Armenia","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"55\" data-end=\"155\"\u003eCaucasus Map 1927, from\u003cspan\u003e Teceddüd Mektep Atlası\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eby Osman Mükerrem bin İsmail\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"157\" data-end=\"496\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(170, 26, 23);\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"173\" data-end=\"176\"\u003eThis is an Ottoman Turkish map of Caucasus published in 1927, taken from\u003cspan\u003e Teceddüd Mektep Atlası\u003c\/span\u003e, authored by Osman Mükerrem bin İsmail. The work was designed as an educational and reference atlas, offering detailed geographical knowledge to Ottoman readers in the 20th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"498\" data-end=\"863\"\u003eThis map reflects the geopolitical understanding of the Caucasus within the Ottoman world, a significant era when empires were interacting and competing on the European stage. Its preservation provides valuable insight into Ottoman cartography, geography education, and the perception of foreign powers in the late imperial period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"865\" data-end=\"884\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(170, 26, 23);\"\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"885\" data-end=\"1308\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"885\" data-end=\"915\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"887\" data-end=\"915\"\u003eTitle: Caucasus Map\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"916\" data-end=\"973\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"918\" data-end=\"973\"\u003eSource:\u003cspan\u003e Teceddüd Mektep Atlası\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"974\" data-end=\"1002\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"976\" data-end=\"1002\"\u003eAuthor: Mükerrem bin İsmail\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1003\" data-end=\"1033\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1005\" data-end=\"1033\"\u003ePublication Year: 1927\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1034\" data-end=\"1063\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1036\" data-end=\"1063\"\u003eLanguage: Ottoman Turkish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"997\" data-end=\"1031\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"999\" data-end=\"1031\"\u003eDimensions: 29.3 × 22.4 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1202\" data-end=\"1308\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1204\" data-end=\"1308\"\u003eEducational Significance: Part of an atlas aimed at geographical instruction in the Ottoman Empire\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Turkrex Collectables","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46912865271946,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0716\/3687\/7450\/files\/1_4812001f-1a9d-4eb3-8569-b8eaa54de9a8.jpg?v=1755949961"},{"product_id":"china-ottoman-atlas-map-empire-asia","title":"China Ottoman Atlas Map Empire Asia","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"88\" data-end=\"153\"\u003eOttoman Map - China (Çin Haritası), ca. Late Ottoman Period\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"155\" data-end=\"405\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(170, 26, 23);\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"171\" data-end=\"174\"\u003eAn Ottoman Turkish map of China, measuring 19.6 × 17.7 cm. The map is printed in Ottoman script (Arabic letters) and likely originates from an Ottoman-era atlas produced in the late 19th or early 20th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"407\" data-end=\"716\"\u003eAlthough the exact publication date is not specified on the map, its style and printing suggest it was used for educational and geographic purposes during the final decades of the Ottoman Empire. Such maps were often included in school atlases to provide knowledge of distant regions like East Asia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"718\" data-end=\"965\"\u003eThis piece represents not only geographic interest but also the Ottoman intellectual curiosity about the Far East, particularly China, at a time when global connections and world geography were gaining importance in education and statecraft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"967\" data-end=\"986\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(167, 27, 24);\"\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"987\" data-end=\"1325\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"987\" data-end=\"1008\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"989\" data-end=\"1008\"\u003eRegion: China\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1009\" data-end=\"1037\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1011\" data-end=\"1037\"\u003eSize: 19.6 × 17.7 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1038\" data-end=\"1087\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1040\" data-end=\"1087\"\u003eLanguage: Ottoman Turkish (Arabic script)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1088\" data-end=\"1162\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1090\" data-end=\"1162\"\u003eSource: Likely from an Ottoman atlas (educational\/geographic work)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1163\" data-end=\"1256\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1165\" data-end=\"1256\"\u003eHistorical Context: Produced during the late Ottoman period (19th–early 20th century)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1257\" data-end=\"1325\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1259\" data-end=\"1325\"\u003eCondition: Good, with light fold marks consistent with atlas use\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Turkrex Collectables","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46992971694218,"sku":null,"price":130.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0716\/3687\/7450\/files\/1_7c302525-f78a-45c5-b009-4856c7ad6183.jpg?v=1756208932"},{"product_id":"corfu-island-greece-ottoman-military-map-ww1-gaios-parga","title":"Corfu Island Greece Ottoman Military Map WW1 Gaios Parga","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"106\" data-end=\"179\"\u003eOttoman Military Map – Corfu (Korfu Adası, Greece), ca. World War I\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"181\" data-end=\"418\"\u003eDescription:\u003cbr data-start=\"197\" data-end=\"200\"\u003eA large Ottoman military map of Corfu Island (Greece), prepared by the Ottoman General Staff (Erkan-ı Harbiye). The map measures 73.3 × 65 cm and is cloth-backed, foldable, intended for field use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"420\" data-end=\"850\"\u003eAlthough the exact publication date is not noted, the style, cartographic details, and production technique strongly indicate that it was prepared during the First World War period (ca. 1914–1918). Such maps were essential for military planning, navigation, and strategic operations, especially in the Adriatic and Mediterranean theaters where the Ottoman Empire and its allies monitored key naval and territorial positions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"852\" data-end=\"1112\"\u003eThe map is a fine example of Ottoman cartographic practices in the early 20th century, reflecting both the empire’s interest in the Balkans and Mediterranean islands, and the professional standards of the Ottoman General Staff’s cartography division.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1114\" data-end=\"1133\"\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1134\" data-end=\"1487\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1134\" data-end=\"1171\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1136\" data-end=\"1171\"\u003eRegion: Corfu Island (Greece)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1172\" data-end=\"1198\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1174\" data-end=\"1198\"\u003eSize: 73.3 × 65 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1199\" data-end=\"1250\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1201\" data-end=\"1250\"\u003eFormat: Foldable, cloth-backed military map\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1251\" data-end=\"1300\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1253\" data-end=\"1300\"\u003eLanguage: Ottoman Turkish (Arabic script)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1301\" data-end=\"1359\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1303\" data-end=\"1359\"\u003ePublisher: Erkan-ı Harbiye (Ottoman General Staff)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1360\" data-end=\"1401\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1362\" data-end=\"1401\"\u003eDate: ca. World War I (1914–1918)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1402\" data-end=\"1487\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1404\" data-end=\"1487\"\u003eCondition: Very good for age; minor fold marks consistent with military field use\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Turkrex Collectables","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46992992141450,"sku":null,"price":200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0716\/3687\/7450\/files\/1_edbd150b-3bb7-4499-8878-e920a97c86ca.jpg?v=1756209704"},{"product_id":"cyprus-1907-ottoman-atlas-map-empire-mehmed-esref","title":"Cyprus 1907 Ottoman Atlas Map Empire Mehmed Eşref","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"96\" data-end=\"200\"\u003eOttoman Map of Cyprus 1907\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"202\" data-end=\"563\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(170, 26, 23);\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"218\" data-end=\"221\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis original Ottoman map, dated 1325 AH (1907 CE), depicts the \u003c\/span\u003eCyprus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"202\" data-end=\"563\"\u003eIt was published in the \u003cem data-start=\"433\" data-end=\"478\"\u003eUmum-i Vilayet-i Şahane’yi Havi Küçük Atlas\u003c\/em\u003e, authored by Mehmed Eşref. \u003cem data-start=\"510\" data-end=\"783\"\u003eThis rare atlas included a 32-page brochure in Ottoman script and 128 maps (some composed of two parts), printed on thick paper and loosely inserted after the text. Many of the maps of certain areas worldwide are the first and possibly only Ottoman maps of those regions. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"565\" data-end=\"993\"\u003eThe map, measuring 14.4 × 10.3 cm, is printed in Ottoman script (Arabic letters) and highlights the geography of Cyprus (Kıbrıs) during the late Ottoman period. Although under British administration since 1878, Cyprus remained officially Ottoman territory until its formal annexation in 1914. This map is therefore historically significant as one of the last Ottoman depictions of the island as part of the empire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"995\" data-end=\"1014\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(167, 29, 26);\"\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1015\" data-end=\"1321\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1015\" data-end=\"1045\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1017\" data-end=\"1045\"\u003eTitle: Kıbrıs (Cyprus)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1046\" data-end=\"1103\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1048\" data-end=\"1103\"\u003eSource: \u003cem data-start=\"1056\" data-end=\"1101\"\u003eUmum-i Vilayet-i Şahane’yi Havi Küçük Atlas\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1104\" data-end=\"1132\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1106\" data-end=\"1132\"\u003eAuthor: Mehmed Eşref\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1133\" data-end=\"1164\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1135\" data-end=\"1164\"\u003eDate: 1325 AH \/ 1907 CE\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1165\" data-end=\"1214\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1167\" data-end=\"1214\"\u003eLanguage: Ottoman Turkish (Arabic script)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1215\" data-end=\"1243\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1217\" data-end=\"1243\"\u003eSize: 14.4 × 10.3 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1244\" data-end=\"1321\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1246\" data-end=\"1321\"\u003eCondition: Very good; light age-related toning consistent with atlas maps\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Turkrex Collectables","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46993060003978,"sku":null,"price":180.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0716\/3687\/7450\/files\/1_b9024362-7708-4b3c-ac60-e726adf1ddac.jpg?v=1756211171"},{"product_id":"cyprus-ottoman-postcard-map-ibrahim-hilmi-military-press-1910s","title":"Cyprus Ottoman Postcard Map Ibrahim Hilmi Military Press 1910s","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"120\" data-end=\"260\"\u003eOttoman Map Postcard of Cyprus – ca. 1910\u003cbr data-start=\"165\" data-end=\"168\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"168\" data-end=\"258\"\u003ePublished in Istanbul by Tüccarzade İbrahim Hilmi’s Military Press (Kitaphane-yi Askeri)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"262\" data-end=\"501\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(170, 26, 23);\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"278\" data-end=\"281\"\u003eA rare Ottoman map postcard of Cyprus (Kıbrıs), circa 1910, issued in Istanbul by Tüccarzade İbrahim Hilmi’s Military Press (Kitaphane-yi Askeri) as part of a series of educational and historical postcards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"503\" data-end=\"782\"\u003eThe postcard, measuring 13.8 × 10.2 cm, is printed in Ottoman Turkish (Arabic script) and depicts the island of Cyprus, which, although under British administration since 1878, was still regarded as part of the Ottoman domains until its official annexation in 1914.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"784\" data-end=\"803\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(168, 27, 24);\"\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"804\" data-end=\"1132\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"804\" data-end=\"834\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"806\" data-end=\"834\"\u003eTitle: Kıbrıs (Cyprus)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"835\" data-end=\"910\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"837\" data-end=\"910\"\u003ePublisher: Tüccarzade İbrahim Hilmi, Kitaphane-yi Askeri (Istanbul)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"911\" data-end=\"935\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"913\" data-end=\"935\"\u003eFormat: Postcard\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"936\" data-end=\"960\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"938\" data-end=\"960\"\u003eDate: circa 1910\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"961\" data-end=\"1010\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"963\" data-end=\"1010\"\u003eLanguage: Ottoman Turkish (Arabic script)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1011\" data-end=\"1039\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1013\" data-end=\"1039\"\u003eSize: 13.8 × 10.2 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1040\" data-end=\"1132\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1042\" data-end=\"1132\"\u003eCondition: Well-preserved with only light toning typical of early 20th-century postcards\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1134\" data-end=\"1493\"\u003eHistorical Significance:\u003cbr data-start=\"1162\" data-end=\"1165\"\u003eThis postcard is not only a cartographic artifact but also part of the early Ottoman postcard culture, combining educational value with visual appeal. It represents one of the final Ottoman depictions of Cyprus before its annexation by Britain in 1914, making it a highly collectible and historically meaningful piece.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Turkrex Collectables","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46993072554122,"sku":null,"price":180.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0716\/3687\/7450\/files\/1_e80a58d3-bff1-49aa-a07a-ed75ac53b74d.jpg?v=1756211611"},{"product_id":"czechoslovakia-1928-ottoman-atlas-map-empire-czech-republic-slovakia","title":"Czechoslovakia 1928 Ottoman Atlas Map Empire Czech Republic Slovakia","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"244\" data-end=\"310\"\u003eCzechoslovakia Map - Cumhuriyet-i Cihan Atlası (1928)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"312\" data-end=\"894\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(170, 26, 23);\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"328\" data-end=\"331\"\u003eThis Ottoman Turkish map of Czechoslovakia, published in 1928 in Istanbul by \u003cem data-start=\"416\" data-end=\"434\"\u003eSelamet Matbaası\u003c\/em\u003e, originates from the atlas \u003cem data-start=\"462\" data-end=\"489\"\u003eCumhuriyet-i Cihan Atlası\u003c\/em\u003e. Measuring 19.5 × 18.1 cm, the map provides a geographical representation of the newly formed Czechoslovak state following World War I and the dissolution of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. Printed in Ottoman script during the transitional years of the Turkish Republic, this piece reflects both the cartographic style of the late Ottoman era and the geopolitical changes of early 20th-century Europe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"896\" data-end=\"915\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(170, 26, 23);\"\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"916\" data-end=\"1246\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"916\" data-end=\"945\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"918\" data-end=\"945\"\u003eLanguage: Ottoman Turkish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"946\" data-end=\"987\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"948\" data-end=\"987\"\u003ePublisher: Selamet Matbaası, Istanbul\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"988\" data-end=\"1002\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"990\" data-end=\"1002\"\u003eDate: 1928\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1003\" data-end=\"1027\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1005\" data-end=\"1027\"\u003eSize: 19.5 × 18.1 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1028\" data-end=\"1081\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1030\" data-end=\"1081\"\u003eCondition: Very good, with minor age-related wear\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1082\" data-end=\"1125\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1084\" data-end=\"1125\"\u003eFrom \u003cem data-start=\"1089\" data-end=\"1116\"\u003eCumhuriyet-i Cihan Atlası\u003c\/em\u003e (1928)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1126\" data-end=\"1194\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1128\" data-end=\"1194\"\u003eDetailed representation of Czechoslovakia in the interwar period\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1195\" data-end=\"1246\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1197\" data-end=\"1246\"\u003eRare example of post-Ottoman era atlas printing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Turkrex Collectables","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47010720710794,"sku":null,"price":140.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0716\/3687\/7450\/files\/1_d41204a5-27e8-4839-bba2-2e8ef3acf416.jpg?v=1756819124"},{"product_id":"denmark-ottoman-map-german-empire-europe","title":"Denmark Ottoman Map German Empire Europe","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"190\" data-end=\"264\"\u003eOttoman Map of Denmark (circa late 19th – early 20th century)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"266\" data-end=\"568\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(170, 26, 23);\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"282\" data-end=\"285\"\u003eAn Ottoman Turkish map depicting Denmark, measuring 17.5 × 11 cm. While the exact source atlas or publication is not identified, the style and format suggest it originates from an Ottoman geographical or educational atlas printed in the late 19th or early 20th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"570\" data-end=\"967\"\u003eMaps of northern Europe, such as this depiction of Denmark, were less commonly produced compared to maps of the Ottoman Empire or neighboring regions, making this a particularly interesting example. The map presents Denmark with Ottoman Turkish geographical terminology and script, reflecting the Ottoman Empire’s engagement with European geography in its educational and administrative reforms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"969\" data-end=\"988\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(172, 26, 23);\"\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"989\" data-end=\"1252\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"989\" data-end=\"1018\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"991\" data-end=\"1018\"\u003eLanguage: Ottoman Turkish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1019\" data-end=\"1038\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1021\" data-end=\"1038\"\u003eRegion: Denmark\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1039\" data-end=\"1095\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1041\" data-end=\"1095\"\u003eDate: Undated, likely late 19th – early 20th century\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1096\" data-end=\"1118\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1098\" data-end=\"1118\"\u003eSize: 17.5 × 11 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1119\" data-end=\"1172\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1121\" data-end=\"1172\"\u003eSource: Ottoman atlas (exact publication unknown)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1173\" data-end=\"1252\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1175\" data-end=\"1252\"\u003eCondition: Well-preserved\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Turkrex Collectables","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47013620023434,"sku":null,"price":120.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0716\/3687\/7450\/files\/1_d6759714-7871-45f2-b989-7ca6183f951f.jpg?v=1756894134"},{"product_id":"ottoman-empire-map-palestine-syria-cyprus-middle-east","title":"Ottoman Empire Map Palestine Syria Cyprus Middle East","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"279\" data-end=\"376\"\u003eOttoman Map of the Ottoman Empire, including Palestine (undated, early 20th century)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"378\" data-end=\"647\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(167, 27, 24);\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"394\" data-end=\"397\"\u003eAn Ottoman Turkish map of the Ottoman Empire, measuring 28.5 × 20.5 cm. A particularly notable feature of this map is that Palestine is marked as a distinct entity with defined borders, an uncommon representation in Ottoman cartography.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"649\" data-end=\"991\"\u003eThe map reflects the late Ottoman interest in geopolitical boundaries and territorial organization, capturing a period of significant political transformation in the region. The inclusion of Palestine as a labeled and bordered territory highlights the cartographic and political perception of the area during the waning years of the Empire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"993\" data-end=\"1012\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(170, 26, 23);\"\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1013\" data-end=\"1345\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1013\" data-end=\"1042\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1015\" data-end=\"1042\"\u003eLanguage: Ottoman Turkish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1043\" data-end=\"1126\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1045\" data-end=\"1126\"\u003eRegion: Ottoman Empire (with Palestine distinctly outlined as a separate state)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1127\" data-end=\"1151\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1129\" data-end=\"1151\"\u003eSize: 28.5 × 20.5 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1152\" data-end=\"1196\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1154\" data-end=\"1196\"\u003eDate: Undated, likely early 20th century\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1197\" data-end=\"1266\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1199\" data-end=\"1266\"\u003eCondition: Good, with typical signs of age and handling\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1267\" data-end=\"1345\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1269\" data-end=\"1345\"\u003eSource: Ottoman educational or political atlas (exact publication unknown)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Turkrex Collectables","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47014102499466,"sku":null,"price":300.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0716\/3687\/7450\/files\/1_1909aa0e-5abf-4772-8d12-b29eabcf5d53.jpg?v=1756898273"},{"product_id":"battle-of-jutland-ww1-ottoman-military-map-plan-naval-germany-united-kingdom-2","title":"Battle Of Jutland WW1 Ottoman Military Map Plan Naval Germany United Kingdom 2","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"66\" data-end=\"134\"\u003eOttoman Map – Battle of Jutland ca. WWI\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"136\" data-end=\"437\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(170, 26, 23);\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"152\" data-end=\"155\"\u003eAn Ottoman Turkish map depicting the Battle of Jutland (1916), one of the largest naval battles of World War I. The map is titled\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"293\" data-end=\"335\"\u003e“Jutland Muharebesi\" \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(“Battle of Jutland\"), showing fleet positions and maneuvers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"439\" data-end=\"625\"\u003eProduced in Ottoman script, this map reflects how major events of World War I were documented and studied within the Ottoman Empire, particularly for military and educational purposes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"627\" data-end=\"646\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(170, 26, 23);\"\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"647\" data-end=\"962\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"647\" data-end=\"700\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"649\" data-end=\"700\"\u003eTitle:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"656\" data-end=\"698\"\u003e“Jutland Muharebesi Gece Olduktan Sonra”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"701\" data-end=\"729\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"703\" data-end=\"729\"\u003eSize: 49.5 × 39.5 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"730\" data-end=\"763\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"732\" data-end=\"763\"\u003eLanguage: Ottoman Turkish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"764\" data-end=\"806\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"766\" data-end=\"806\"\u003eTheme: Naval battle of World War I\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"807\" data-end=\"962\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"809\" data-end=\"962\"\u003eHistorical Significance: Rare Ottoman documentation of a major European naval battle, likely intended for military education or strategic study\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Turkrex Collectables","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47016921530506,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0716\/3687\/7450\/files\/1_88c03aaa-97aa-4867-b199-268d7b7982a8.jpg?v=1756982252"},{"product_id":"eastern-anatolia-european-mountains-ottoman-empire-atlas-map-ibrahim-hilmi-iran-russia-palestine-lebanon","title":"Eastern Anatolia \u0026 European Mountains Ottoman Empire Atlas Map Ibrahim Hilmi Iran Russia Palestine Lebanon","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"297\" data-end=\"360\"\u003eOttoman Map - Eastern Anatolia \u0026amp; European Mountains, 1905\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"362\" data-end=\"586\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(170, 26, 23);\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"378\" data-end=\"381\"\u003eThis original Ottoman map sheet, dated 1323 (1905), comes from the \u003cem data-start=\"448\" data-end=\"481\"\u003eMemalik-i Osmâniyye Celp Atlası\u003c\/em\u003e authored by Tüccarzade İbrahim Hilmi and published by Kitabhane-i İslâm ve Askerî in Istanbul.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"588\" data-end=\"1127\"\u003eThe map is printed on a single sheet, double-sided, and reflects the late Ottoman approach to geography and education. One side illustrates Eastern Anatolia, including Ottoman territories, as well as neighboring Russia and Iran, while also extending southwards to depict Lebanon, Syria, and Palestine. The reverse side contains a detailed elevation chart of mountains in Ottoman Europe, including notable ranges such as the Rhodope (Rodop) Mountains and Mount Olympus (Olimpos), with their relative altitudes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1129\" data-end=\"1295\"\u003eIts modest size of 16 × 11.5 cm makes it a portable yet richly detailed reference, reflecting the pedagogical and cartographic style of the late Ottoman Empire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1297\" data-end=\"1316\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(175, 28, 25);\"\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1317\" data-end=\"2035\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1317\" data-end=\"1342\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1319\" data-end=\"1342\"\u003eDate: 1323 (1905)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1343\" data-end=\"1392\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1345\" data-end=\"1392\"\u003eSource: \u003cem data-start=\"1357\" data-end=\"1390\"\u003eMemalik-i Osmâniyye Celp Atlası\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1393\" data-end=\"1433\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1395\" data-end=\"1433\"\u003eAuthor: Tüccarzade İbrahim Hilmi\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1434\" data-end=\"1490\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1436\" data-end=\"1490\"\u003ePublisher: Kitabhane-i İslâm ve Askerî, Istanbul\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1491\" data-end=\"1539\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1493\" data-end=\"1539\"\u003eFormat: Single sheet, double-sided print\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1540\" data-end=\"1666\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1542\" data-end=\"1666\"\u003eSide 1: Map of Eastern Anatolia, showing Ottoman territories, Russia, Iran; extends south to Lebanon, Syria, Palestine\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1667\" data-end=\"1759\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1669\" data-end=\"1759\"\u003eSide 2: Elevation chart of Ottoman Europe’s mountains (e.g., Rhodope, Mount Olympus)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1760\" data-end=\"1792\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1762\" data-end=\"1792\"\u003eDimensions: 16 × 11.5 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1793\" data-end=\"1826\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1795\" data-end=\"1826\"\u003eLanguage: Ottoman Turkish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1827\" data-end=\"1892\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1829\" data-end=\"1892\"\u003eCondition: Age-consistent wear; printed map on both sides\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1893\" data-end=\"2035\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1895\" data-end=\"2035\"\u003eHistorical Context: Rare example of early 20th-century Ottoman cartography, combining regional geography with topographical education.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Turkrex Collectables","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47024597958794,"sku":null,"price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0716\/3687\/7450\/files\/1_5f45d364-2f58-4f3b-8266-596f18bb0861.jpg?v=1757243166"},{"product_id":"eastern-rumelia-1907-ottoman-atlas-map-ottoman-empire-bulgaria-mehmed-esref","title":"Eastern Rumelia 1907 Ottoman Atlas Map Ottoman Empire Bulgaria Mehmed Eşref","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"134\" data-end=\"201\"\u003eOttoman Map Eastern Rumelia (Rumeli-i Şarki Vilayeti), 1907\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"203\" data-end=\"407\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(170, 26, 23);\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"219\" data-end=\"222\"\u003eThis original Ottoman map, dated 1907, depicts the province of Eastern Rumelia (Rumeli-i Şarki Vilayeti), a historically significant region that today lies within modern Bulgaria.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"409\" data-end=\"785\"\u003eIt was published in the \u003cem data-start=\"433\" data-end=\"478\"\u003eUmum-i Vilayet-i Şahane’yi Havi Küçük Atlas\u003c\/em\u003e, authored by Mehmed Eşref. \u003cem data-start=\"510\" data-end=\"783\"\u003eThis rare atlas included a 32-page brochure in Ottoman script and 128 maps (some composed of two parts), printed on thick paper and loosely inserted after the text. Many of the maps of certain areas worldwide are the first and possibly only Ottoman maps of those regions.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"787\" data-end=\"986\"\u003eThe map’s compact dimensions (14.5 × 10.3 cm) reflect its use in pocket atlases designed for accessibility and portability, typical of Ottoman educational cartography of the early 20th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"988\" data-end=\"1007\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(172, 29, 26);\"\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1008\" data-end=\"1549\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1008\" data-end=\"1026\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1010\" data-end=\"1026\"\u003eDate: 1907\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1027\" data-end=\"1088\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1029\" data-end=\"1088\"\u003eSource: \u003cem data-start=\"1041\" data-end=\"1086\"\u003eUmum-i Vilayet-i Şahane’yi Havi Küçük Atlas\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1089\" data-end=\"1117\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1091\" data-end=\"1117\"\u003eAuthor: Mehmed Eşref\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1118\" data-end=\"1217\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1120\" data-end=\"1217\"\u003eRegion Depicted: Eastern Rumelia (Rumeli-i Şarki Vilayeti), today within Bulgaria’s borders\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1218\" data-end=\"1252\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1220\" data-end=\"1252\"\u003eDimensions: 14.5 × 10.3 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1253\" data-end=\"1286\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1255\" data-end=\"1286\"\u003eLanguage: Ottoman Turkish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1287\" data-end=\"1327\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1289\" data-end=\"1327\"\u003eFormat: Printed map, atlas plate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1328\" data-end=\"1393\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1330\" data-end=\"1393\"\u003eCondition: Age-consistent wear; clear and legible details\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1394\" data-end=\"1549\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1396\" data-end=\"1549\"\u003eHistorical Context: A rare Ottoman cartographic record of the Balkans, produced during a period of shifting borders and rising national identities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Turkrex Collectables","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47024599892106,"sku":null,"price":120.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0716\/3687\/7450\/files\/1_63c3b69b-4c90-4fc5-9f29-8ee18d2cb506.jpg?v=1757244549"},{"product_id":"egypt-1908-ottoman-atlas-map-arabian-peninsula-saudi-arabia-mehmed-esref","title":"Egypt 1908 Ottoman Atlas Map Arabian Peninsula Saudi Arabia Mehmed Eşref","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"155\" data-end=\"215\"\u003eOttoman Map – Egypt, Red Sea \u0026amp; Arabian Peninsula, 1908\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"217\" data-end=\"584\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(170, 26, 23);\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"233\" data-end=\"236\"\u003eThis original Ottoman map, dated 1324 (1908), illustrates Egypt, the Red Sea, and parts of the Arabian Peninsula (modern-day Saudi Arabia). It was published in Istanbul as part of the atlas \u003cem data-start=\"438\" data-end=\"478\"\u003eMükemmel ve Mufassal Coğrafya-yı Umumi\u003c\/em\u003e, authored by Mehmed Eşref, one of the most prominent Ottoman geographers of the early 20th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"586\" data-end=\"808\"\u003eThe atlas was designed as a comprehensive geographical reference work, combining detailed regional maps with global coverage, reflecting both Ottoman educational needs and the Empire’s engagement with modern cartography.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"810\" data-end=\"959\"\u003eWith its relatively large format (23.2 × 18 cm) compared to pocket atlases of the era, this map offers greater geographical clarity and detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"961\" data-end=\"980\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(174, 32, 29);\"\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"981\" data-end=\"1611\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"981\" data-end=\"1006\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"983\" data-end=\"1006\"\u003eDate: 1324 (1908)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1007\" data-end=\"1063\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1009\" data-end=\"1063\"\u003eSource: \u003cem data-start=\"1021\" data-end=\"1061\"\u003eMükemmel ve Mufassal Coğrafya-yı Umumi\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1064\" data-end=\"1092\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1066\" data-end=\"1092\"\u003eAuthor: Mehmed Eşref\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1093\" data-end=\"1200\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1095\" data-end=\"1200\"\u003eRegion Depicted: Egypt, Red Sea, and Arabian Peninsula (including parts of modern-day Saudi Arabia)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1201\" data-end=\"1228\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1203\" data-end=\"1228\"\u003ePublisher: Istanbul\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1229\" data-end=\"1261\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1231\" data-end=\"1261\"\u003eDimensions: 23.2 × 18 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1262\" data-end=\"1295\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1264\" data-end=\"1295\"\u003eLanguage: Ottoman Turkish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1296\" data-end=\"1336\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1298\" data-end=\"1336\"\u003eFormat: Printed map,\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1337\" data-end=\"1403\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1339\" data-end=\"1403\"\u003eCondition: Age-consistent wear; clear print\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1404\" data-end=\"1611\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1406\" data-end=\"1611\"\u003eHistorical Context: A rare example of Ottoman cartography from the early 20th century, documenting both African and Middle Eastern territories at a time of strategic importance for the Ottoman state.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Turkrex Collectables","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47024605233290,"sku":null,"price":160.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0716\/3687\/7450\/files\/1_1976b947-3a11-43ba-baf7-ba27456f3863.jpg?v=1757245556"},{"product_id":"egypt-1907-ottoman-atlas-map-arabian-peninsula-saudi-arabia-mehmed-esref-palestine-israel","title":"Egypt 1907 Ottoman Atlas Map Arabian Peninsula Saudi Arabia Mehmed Eşref Palestine Israel","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"184\" data-end=\"246\"\u003eOttoman Map – Egypt, Red Sea \u0026amp; Surrounding Regions, 1907\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"248\" data-end=\"443\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(170, 26, 23);\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"264\" data-end=\"267\"\u003eThis original Ottoman map, dated 1907, depicts Egypt, parts of the Arabian Peninsula, and the region of Palestine\/Israel, with the Red Sea also clearly shown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"445\" data-end=\"821\"\u003eIt was published in the \u003cem data-start=\"469\" data-end=\"514\"\u003eUmum-i Vilayet-i Şahane’yi Havi Küçük Atlas\u003c\/em\u003e, authored by Mehmed Eşref. \u003cem data-start=\"546\" data-end=\"819\"\u003eThis rare atlas included a 32-page brochure in Ottoman script and 128 maps (some composed of two parts), printed on thick paper and loosely inserted after the text. Many of the maps of certain areas worldwide are the first and possibly only Ottoman maps of those regions.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"823\" data-end=\"1002\"\u003eWith its compact dimensions (14.5 × 10.3 cm), this map reflects the portable design of the atlas, intended for educational and administrative use in the late Ottoman Empire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1004\" data-end=\"1023\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(175, 24, 21);\"\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1024\" data-end=\"1597\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1024\" data-end=\"1042\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1026\" data-end=\"1042\"\u003eDate: 1907\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1043\" data-end=\"1104\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1045\" data-end=\"1104\"\u003eSource: \u003cem data-start=\"1057\" data-end=\"1102\"\u003eUmum-i Vilayet-i Şahane’yi Havi Küçük Atlas\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1105\" data-end=\"1133\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1107\" data-end=\"1133\"\u003eAuthor: Mehmed Eşref\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1134\" data-end=\"1227\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1136\" data-end=\"1227\"\u003eRegion Depicted: Egypt, Red Sea, parts of the Arabian Peninsula, and Palestine\/Israel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1228\" data-end=\"1262\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1230\" data-end=\"1262\"\u003eDimensions: 14.5 × 10.3 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1263\" data-end=\"1296\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1265\" data-end=\"1296\"\u003eLanguage: Ottoman Turkish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1297\" data-end=\"1337\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1299\" data-end=\"1337\"\u003eFormat: Printed map, atlas plate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1338\" data-end=\"1403\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1340\" data-end=\"1403\"\u003eCondition: Age-consistent wear; clear and legible details\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1404\" data-end=\"1597\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1406\" data-end=\"1597\"\u003eHistorical Context: An important Ottoman cartographic record of North Africa and the Middle East, offering a rare late-empire perspective on regions of enduring geopolitical importance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Turkrex Collectables","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47024611262602,"sku":null,"price":120.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0716\/3687\/7450\/files\/1_70594332-4909-4fa6-8528-4ce532be9803.jpg?v=1757245979"},{"product_id":"egypt-1924-ottoman-script-map-riza-nur-africa","title":"Egypt 1924 Ottoman Script Map Rıza Nur Africa","description":"\u003cp\u003eOttoman Script Map of Egypt - \u003cem data-start=\"147\" data-end=\"168\"\u003eYeni Mısır Haritası (New Egypt Map)\u003c\/em\u003e (1924)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(170, 26, 23);\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"195\" data-end=\"198\"\u003eThis historical Ottoman-era map, titled “Yeni Mısır Haritası”, presents both the Southern and Northern fronts of Egypt. Measuring 48.6 × 33 cm, the map was published in 1342 AH (1924 CE) in a Turkish history book authored by Rıza Nur.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe map traces Egypt’s political evolution: part of the Ottoman Empire from 1517 until the establishment of the autonomous Khedivate under Muhammad Ali Pasha in 1867, followed by British occupation, and ultimately the country’s declaration of independence as a monarchy in 1922. It illustrates the borders of the newly formed Egyptian state, offering valuable insight into early 20th-century geopolitical understandings of the region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(167, 27, 24);\"\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"926\" data-end=\"1394\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"926\" data-end=\"972\"\u003eDate of Publication: 1342 AH (1924 CE)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"973\" data-end=\"1034\"\u003eRegion Depicted: Egypt – Northern and Southern fronts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1035\" data-end=\"1067\"\u003eDimensions: 48.6 × 33 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1068\" data-end=\"1116\"\u003eSource: Turkish History (Türk Tarihi) book by Rıza Nur\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1117\" data-end=\"1249\"\u003eHistorical Context: Shows Egypt’s transition from Ottoman province to autonomous Khedivate and eventual independent monarchy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1250\" data-end=\"1394\"\u003eCultural Significance: A rare cartographic record highlighting Egypt’s borders and Ottoman-era perspectives on North African territories\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Turkrex Collectables","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47024619159690,"sku":null,"price":120.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0716\/3687\/7450\/files\/1_ca7743cc-8102-48b0-aead-5fd9b897a5b2.jpg?v=1757247475"},{"product_id":"ethiopia-abyssinia-1907-ottoman-atlas-map-mehmed-esref-red-sea-eritrea","title":"Ethiopia Abyssinia 1907 Ottoman Atlas Map Mehmed Eşref Red Sea Eritrea","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"94\" data-end=\"190\"\u003eOttoman Map of Ethiopia - From \u003cem data-start=\"136\" data-end=\"181\"\u003eUmum-i Vilayet-i Şahane’yi Havi Küçük Atlas\u003c\/em\u003e (1907)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"192\" data-end=\"514\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(170, 26, 23);\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"208\" data-end=\"211\"\u003eThis rare Ottoman map depicts Ethiopia and includes the Red Sea coastline, offering a unique early 20th-century perspective on the region. It measures 14.5 × 10.3 cm and was published in 1907 as part of the Umum-i Vilayet-i Şahane’yi Havi Küçük Atlas, authored by Mehmed Eşref.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"516\" data-end=\"1028\"\u003eThe atlas itself is a remarkable historical work, containing a 32-page Ottoman-script brochure accompanied by 128 maps (some composed of two parts), all printed on thick paper and loosely inserted after the text. Many of the maps within the atlas represent the first and possibly only Ottoman cartographic records of certain regions worldwide. This map of Ethiopia is particularly significant for historians and collectors, as it illustrates Ottoman-era knowledge and representation of East Africa.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1030\" data-end=\"1049\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(169, 27, 24);\"\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1050\" data-end=\"1737\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1050\" data-end=\"1068\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1052\" data-end=\"1068\"\u003eDate: 1907\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1069\" data-end=\"1125\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1071\" data-end=\"1125\"\u003eRegion Depicted: Ethiopia, including the Red Sea\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1126\" data-end=\"1160\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1128\" data-end=\"1160\"\u003eDimensions: 14.5 × 10.3 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1161\" data-end=\"1238\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1163\" data-end=\"1238\"\u003eSource: \u003cem data-start=\"1175\" data-end=\"1220\"\u003eUmum-i Vilayet-i Şahane’yi Havi Küçük Atlas\u003c\/em\u003e by Mehmed Eşref\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1239\" data-end=\"1340\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1241\" data-end=\"1340\"\u003eAtlas Details: 32-page Ottoman-script brochure, 128 maps (some two-part), thick paper inserts\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1341\" data-end=\"1448\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1343\" data-end=\"1448\"\u003eHistorical Significance: Likely among the earliest Ottoman maps of Ethiopia and surrounding regions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1449\" data-end=\"1532\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1451\" data-end=\"1532\"\u003ePaper\/Condition: Original thick paper\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1533\" data-end=\"1566\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1535\" data-end=\"1566\"\u003eLanguage: Ottoman Turkish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1567\" data-end=\"1737\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1569\" data-end=\"1737\"\u003eCultural Significance: A rare example of Ottoman cartography, demonstrating the empire’s geographical knowledge and publishing practices in the early 20th century\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Turkrex Collectables","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47024624664714,"sku":null,"price":120.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0716\/3687\/7450\/files\/1_e0243d39-c164-46e3-bef6-42e4ab92698c.jpg?v=1757247804"},{"product_id":"europe-1876-ottoman-script-map-empire-italy-germany-spain-france-england","title":"Europe 1876 Ottoman Script Map Empire Italy Germany Spain France England","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"127\" data-end=\"224\"\u003eRare Ottoman Map of Europe – From \u003cem data-start=\"172\" data-end=\"200\"\u003eMuhtasar Coğrafya Risalesi\u003c\/em\u003e by Selim Sabit (1876)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"226\" data-end=\"586\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(170, 26, 23);\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"242\" data-end=\"245\"\u003eA rare 19th-century Ottoman map of Europe, published in 1293 AH (1876 CE) within \u003cem data-start=\"334\" data-end=\"362\"\u003eMuhtasar Coğrafya Risalesi\u003c\/em\u003e by Selim Sabit. Measuring 21 × 16.8 cm, this map was part of an elementary school geography textbook (sıbyan mektepleri), created during the Ottoman Empire’s efforts to modernize education in the Tanzimat era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"588\" data-end=\"1091\"\u003eUnlike decorative wall maps, this example was printed for classroom use, making surviving copies extremely scarce today. \u003cem data-start=\"713\" data-end=\"741\"\u003eMuhtasar Coğrafya Risalesi\u003c\/em\u003e was among the first systematic attempts to introduce geography as a structured discipline in Ottoman primary education. The map not only illustrates the European continent as understood by the Ottomans in the late 19th century but also reflects the empire’s intellectual engagement with Western sciences and its commitment to modern schooling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1093\" data-end=\"1406\"\u003eFor collectors, this map represents both a rare piece of Ottoman educational history and an important artifact of Ottoman cartography. Its survival offers a tangible link to the classrooms of the late empire, where the next generation was first introduced to global geography through maps like this one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1408\" data-end=\"1427\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(172, 26, 23);\"\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1428\" data-end=\"1862\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1428\" data-end=\"1459\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1430\" data-end=\"1459\"\u003eDate: 1293 AH (1876 CE)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1460\" data-end=\"1487\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1462\" data-end=\"1487\"\u003eAuthor: Selim Sabit\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1488\" data-end=\"1571\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1490\" data-end=\"1571\"\u003eSource: \u003cem data-start=\"1502\" data-end=\"1530\"\u003eMuhtasar Coğrafya Risalesi\u003c\/em\u003e (prepared for Ottoman primary schools)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1572\" data-end=\"1594\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1574\" data-end=\"1594\"\u003eRegion: Europe\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1595\" data-end=\"1627\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1597\" data-end=\"1627\"\u003eDimensions: 21 × 16.8 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1628\" data-end=\"1724\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1630\" data-end=\"1724\"\u003eRarity: Educational maps of this period rarely survived, making this an uncommon example\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1725\" data-end=\"1862\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1727\" data-end=\"1862\"\u003eCultural Significance: Combines Ottoman educational reform, early printed textbooks, and 19th-century cartography in one artifact\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Turkrex Collectables","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47025954553994,"sku":null,"price":200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0716\/3687\/7450\/files\/1_1a32ccc9-04df-431d-83c6-e61374a26912.jpg?v=1757314966"},{"product_id":"napoleon-s-campaigns-1805-1809-1814-europe-ottoman-script-map-sketch-france-germany-military","title":"Napoleon’s Campaigns 1805–1809–1814 Europe Ottoman Script Map Sketch France Germany Military","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"185\" data-end=\"291\"\u003eOttoman-Turkish Military Map – \u003cem data-start=\"227\" data-end=\"282\"\u003eGeneral Sketch of Napoleon’s Campaigns 1805–1809–1814\u003c\/em\u003e (1927)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"293\" data-end=\"729\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(170, 26, 23);\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"309\" data-end=\"312\"\u003eA rare Ottoman-Turkish military educational map, titled \u003cem data-start=\"372\" data-end=\"445\"\u003e“Umumi Kroki  Napolyon Seferlerinden 1805, 1809, 1814 Seferlerine Aid”\u003c\/em\u003e (\u003cem data-start=\"447\" data-end=\"502\"\u003eGeneral Sketch of Napoleon’s Campaigns 1805–1809–1814\u003c\/em\u003e). Published in 1927 and measuring 57 × 37 cm, this map was prepared for use in the Hürriyet Akademisi (Academy of Liberty) during the 1927–28 academic year as part of the 1st-year military history curriculum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"731\" data-end=\"1033\"\u003eThe map depicts Europe during Napoleon’s major campaigns and was designed as a didactic tool for cadets studying the evolution of warfare. Its function as a classroom resource is further emphasized by handwritten notes on the surface, which likely belonged to a student officer of the period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1035\" data-end=\"1411\"\u003eThis map stands out as a rare example of early Republican-era military pedagogy, bridging Ottoman cartographic traditions with the newly reformed educational system of modern Turkey. It provides not only a cartographic overview of the Napoleonic Wars but also a direct historical connection to how military history was taught to future Turkish officers in the 1920s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1413\" data-end=\"1432\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(169, 25, 22);\"\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1433\" data-end=\"1925\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1433\" data-end=\"1451\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1435\" data-end=\"1451\"\u003eDate: 1927\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1452\" data-end=\"1538\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1454\" data-end=\"1538\"\u003eTitle: \u003cem data-start=\"1465\" data-end=\"1536\"\u003eUmumi Kroki – Napolyon Seferlerinden 1805, 1809, 1814 Seferlerine Aid\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1539\" data-end=\"1651\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1541\" data-end=\"1651\"\u003eInstitution: Hürriyet Akademisi (Academy of Liberty), Military History Curriculum, 1927–28 Academic Year\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1652\" data-end=\"1697\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1654\" data-end=\"1697\"\u003eRegion: Europe (Napoleon’s campaigns)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1698\" data-end=\"1728\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1700\" data-end=\"1728\"\u003eDimensions: 57 × 37 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1729\" data-end=\"1810\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1731\" data-end=\"1810\"\u003eUnique Detail: Includes handwritten student notes directly on the map\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1811\" data-end=\"1925\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1813\" data-end=\"1925\"\u003eCultural Significance: Rare artifact of early Republican military education and historical cartography\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Turkrex Collectables","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47025962647690,"sku":null,"price":140.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0716\/3687\/7450\/files\/1_926e0026-83e3-4362-bd4c-c62eb9774913.jpg?v=1757315681"},{"product_id":"asia-and-europe-minor-between-1340-1354-orhan-ghazi-ottoman-empire-map-1913-mehmed-esref","title":"Asia and Europe minor between 1340 1354 Orhan Ghazi Ottoman Empire Map 1913 Mehmed Eşref","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"183\" data-end=\"290\"\u003eOttoman Map of Asia and Europe – From \u003cem data-start=\"232\" data-end=\"265\"\u003eTarih-i Umumi ve ʻOsmani Atlası\u003c\/em\u003e by Mehmed Esref (1913)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"292\" data-end=\"751\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(170, 26, 23);\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"308\" data-end=\"311\"\u003eThis Ottoman map depicts Asia and Europe, published in 1913 as part of \u003cem data-start=\"390\" data-end=\"423\"\u003eTarih-i Umumi ve ʻOsmani Atlası\u003c\/em\u003e (\u003cem data-start=\"425\" data-end=\"468\"\u003eHistorical Atlas of the World and Ottoman\u003c\/em\u003e), authored by Mehmed Esref. The map measures 32.8 × 25.7 cm and is one of 138 maps contained within 32 double-page plates included in the volume. This atlas aimed to provide Ottoman students with both world and Ottoman historical geography, combining visual learning with historical narrative. The map was printed by the Mekteb-i Harbiye Matbaası (Ottoman Imperial Military Press), reflecting the scholarly and institutional efforts of the late Ottoman period to produce comprehensive historical cartography.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"753\" data-end=\"1120\"\u003eOf particular significance are the inset maps, which show Asia Minor during the years 741 and 755 Hijri (1340 and 1354 CE). These correspond to the reign of Orhan Gazi, the second Ottoman ruler, and illustrate the fragmented political geography of the region at that time, with the Ottoman state emerging alongside neighboring principalities and states.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1122\" data-end=\"1363\"\u003eBy combining contemporary geography with historical context, the atlas not only provided a visual tool for understanding world geography but also emphasized the Ottoman Empire’s own place in the longue durée of regional and global history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1365\" data-end=\"1384\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(172, 25, 22);\"\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1385\" data-end=\"2089\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1385\" data-end=\"1403\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1387\" data-end=\"1403\"\u003eDate: 1913\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1404\" data-end=\"1432\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1406\" data-end=\"1432\"\u003eAuthor: Mehmed Esref\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1433\" data-end=\"1526\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1435\" data-end=\"1526\"\u003eSource: \u003cem data-start=\"1447\" data-end=\"1480\"\u003eTarih-i Umumi ve ʻOsmani Atlası\u003c\/em\u003e (Historical Atlas of the World and Ottoman)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1527\" data-end=\"1605\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1529\" data-end=\"1605\"\u003ePublisher: Mekteb-i Harbiye Matbaası (Ottoman Imperial Military Press)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1606\" data-end=\"1637\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1608\" data-end=\"1637\"\u003eRegion: Asia and Europe\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1638\" data-end=\"1672\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1640\" data-end=\"1672\"\u003eDimensions: 32.8 × 25.8 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1638\" data-end=\"1672\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1640\" data-end=\"1672\"\u003eAtlas Content: One of 138 maps in 32 double-page plates\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1673\" data-end=\"1817\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1675\" data-end=\"1817\"\u003eInsets: Asia Minor in 741 and 755 AH (1340 \u0026amp; 1354 CE), during the reign of Orhan Gazi, showing neighboring states and shifting frontiers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1818\" data-end=\"1936\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1820\" data-end=\"1936\"\u003eHistorical Context: Demonstrates the Ottoman understanding of both world geography and their own imperial past\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1937\" data-end=\"2089\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1939\" data-end=\"2089\"\u003eCultural Significance: A rare cartographic artifact linking geography, Ottoman historiography, and education at the dawn of the 20th century\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Turkrex Collectables","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47025965039754,"sku":null,"price":200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0716\/3687\/7450\/files\/1_f6a726bf-f9f6-4d31-861a-423918231af9.jpg?v=1757316352"},{"product_id":"france-1867-ottoman-atlas-map-ottoman-empire-europe","title":"France 1867 Ottoman Atlas Map Ottoman Empire Europe","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"87\"\u003eOttoman Map of France from Sağir Coğrafya Atlası by Mustafa Hami Pasha – 1284 AH (1867)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"274\" data-end=\"571\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(170, 26, 23);\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"290\" data-end=\"293\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"89\" data-end=\"570\"\u003eThis original Ottoman Turkish map depicts France and was published in 1284 AH (1867 AD) as part of the Sağir Coğrafya Atlası, authored by Mustafa Hami Pasha and printed in Istanbul. Measuring 23.3 × 19.6 cm, the map is presented in color and illustrates the full territory of France along with its surrounding geopolitical context. The borders with Spain, Italy, Germany, and Belgium are clearly shown, situating France within the broader framework of Western Europe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"572\" data-end=\"949\"\u003eThe atlas itself is considered among the earliest examples of Ottoman educational cartography, created with the purpose of introducing modern geographic knowledge to students. At a time when the Ottoman Empire was actively reforming its educational system, works like this played a crucial role in bridging traditional learning with contemporary European scientific approaches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"951\" data-end=\"1483\"\u003eMustafa Hami Pasha, originally a military physician (Mirliva) and a graduate of the Mekteb-i Tıbbiye-i Şahane, was a prolific and versatile Ottoman intellectual. He authored more than thirty works across disciplines such as medicine, military science, and education. In preparing this atlas, he drew extensively from French geographical sources, adapting Western cartographic techniques into an Ottoman educational framework. This synthesis of knowledge is clearly visible in the structure, clarity, and geographic scope of the map.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1485\" data-end=\"2036\"\u003eBeyond its educational function, this map presents France as one of the central powers of 19th-century Europe, clearly framed by its major neighbors across the continent. The depiction of Spain, Italy, Germany, and Belgium emphasizes France’s strategic position within European geography and politics during a period of intense modernization and geopolitical change. For collectors, this piece offers both strong visual appeal and historical depth, reflecting how Ottoman scholars interpreted Western Europe through an educational and analytical lens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1213\" data-end=\"1232\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(169, 27, 24);\"\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2038\" data-end=\"2082\"\u003e• Type: Ottoman printed map\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2084\" data-end=\"2101\"\u003e• Title: France\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2103\" data-end=\"2136\"\u003e• Source: Sağir Coğrafya Atlası\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2138\" data-end=\"2168\"\u003e• Author: Mustafa Hami Pasha\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2170\" data-end=\"2197\"\u003e• Date: 1284 AH (1867 AD)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2199\" data-end=\"2233\"\u003e• Place of Publication: Istanbul\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2235\" data-end=\"2280\"\u003e• Language: Ottoman Turkish (Arabic script)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2282\" data-end=\"2371\"\u003e• Region Depicted: France with neighboring countries Spain, Italy, Germany, and Belgium\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2373\" data-end=\"2404\"\u003e• Color: Original colored map\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2406\" data-end=\"2436\"\u003e• Dimensions: 23.3 × 19.6 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2438\" data-end=\"2535\"\u003e• Cartographic Context: Early Ottoman educational atlas influenced by French geographic sources\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2537\" data-end=\"2654\"\u003e• Historical Significance: Reflects 19th-century European political geography and Ottoman educational modernization\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2656\" data-end=\"2751\"\u003e• Collectible Significance: Rare Ottoman map showing France and its geopolitical surroundings\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Turkrex Collectables","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47025999085706,"sku":null,"price":200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0716\/3687\/7450\/files\/1_bd0d4922-e425-4b61-87f7-aac7931197b5.jpg?v=1757317851"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0716\/3687\/7450\/collections\/maps.jpg?v=1755238259","url":"https:\/\/turkrexcollectables.com\/collections\/maps.oembed?page=10","provider":"Turkrex Collectables","version":"1.0","type":"link"}