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Rare 1895 Ottoman Map of Africa From “Afrika Delili” by Mehmed Muhsin

Description:
This rare and culturally significant map of Africa is taken from the 1895 (1313 AH) Ottoman publication titled “Afrika Delili”, authored by Mehmed Muhsin, a prominent Ottoman geographer and educator of the late 19th century.

Published 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.

“Afrika Delili” (meaning "Africa Guide") 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.

Features:

• Date of publication: 1895 (1312 Hijri)
• Author: Mehmed Muhsin
• Title: Afrika Delili
• Language: Ottoman Turkish
• Size: 68.2x47 cm
• Condition: Very good for age, fold lines, minor wears

This 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.