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1906 Ottoman Pocket Map of Africa From “Umumî Cep Atlası” by Tüccarzâde İbrahim Hilmi
Description:
This original 1906 (Hijri 1324) map of Africa was published in the “Umumî Cep Atlası” (“General Pocket Atlas”), a compact geographic reference prepared by Tüccarzâde İbrahim Hilmi, a prominent Ottoman publisher and intellectual known for his contributions to educational literature.
Designed 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.
Its compact format, historical value, and non-Western perspective make this piece especially desirable for collectors of antique maps and Ottoman-era publications.
Features:
- Date of publication: 1906 (Hijri 1324)
- Title: Umumî Cep Atlası
- Author: Tüccarzâde İbrahim Hilmi
- Language: Ottoman Turkish
- Size: 19x17.1cm
- Condition: Edge aging, fold marks, small tears, writings on back
An authentic and rare example of Ottoman cartographic tradition in a portable educational form, this map captures a fascinating moment in global and imperial history.