Bosnia Bulgaria 1915 Ottoman Atlas Map İbrahim Hilmi Crotia

Bosnia & Bulgaria Map – Ottoman Pocket Atlas, 1323 Rumi (1915)

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 (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.

Printed 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.

Key Features:

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

• Date: 1323 Rumi / 1915 AD

• Language: Ottoman Turkish

• Dimensions: 16 × 11.4 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