Bosnia Bulgaria 1905 Ottoman Atlas Map İbrahim Hilmi Crotia 2

Bosnia & Bulgaria Map – Ottoman Pocket Atlas, 1323 Rumi (1905)

Description:
This 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 (1905 AD). One side features a detailed map of Bosnia, while the other side depicts Bulgaria, providing a compact yet informative overview of these regions.

Published in 1323 AH (1905 CE) as part of Tüccarzade İbrahim Hilmi’s Memalik-i Osmaniye Ceyb Atlası, this map was printed by Kitabhane-i Islam ve Askeri, one of the key Ottoman publishing houses. Tüccarzade İbrahim Hilmi was a highly influential Ottoman publisher, known for producing accessible atlases and educational works that introduced modern cartography to a broad audience.

Measuring 16 × 11.1 cm, the map provides insight into Ottoman geographic knowledge, administrative divisions, and cartographic style during the early 20th century.

Key Features:

• Source: Memalik-i Osmaniye Cep Atlası by Tüccarzade İbrahim Hilmi

• Date: 1323 Rumi / 1905 AD

• Language: Ottoman Turkish

• Dimensions: 16 × 11.1 cm

• Format: Double-sided map sheet (Bosnia / Bulgaria)

• Publisher: Kitabhane-i Islam ve Askeri

• Historical Context: Pocket atlas intended for educational and military purposes, reflecting late Ottoman knowledge of the Balkans

• Collectibility: Rare pocket-sized Ottoman atlas map, valuable for collectors of Ottoman cartography and military education materials