East Indies 1907 Ottoman Atlas Map Empire Mehmed Eşref Indonesia Singapore Philippines
Ottoman Map of the East Indies - From Umum-i Vilayet-i Şahane’yi Havi Küçük Atlas (1325 AH / 1907)
Description:
An original Ottoman Turkish map depicting the East Indies, including Indonesia, Singapore, Malaysia, and the Philippines, published in 1325 AH (1907 CE) as part of Umum-i Vilayet-i Şahane’yi Havi Küçük Atlas, authored by Mehmed Eşref. This 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 represent the first and in some cases only Ottoman maps of these regions, highlighting their importance for historical and cartographic research.
Measuring 14.5 × 10.3 cm, the map provides detailed geographic information of the East Indies as understood in the early 20th century Ottoman context.
Key Features:
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Date: 1325 AH (1907 CE)
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Region: East Indies (Indonesia, Singapore, Malaysia, Philippines)
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Source: Umum-i Vilayet-i Şahane’yi Havi Küçük Atlas
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Author: Mehmed Eşref
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Format: Included in a rare small atlas with 32-page Ottoman script brochure and 128 maps
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Dimensions: 14.5 × 10.3 cm
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Historical Significance: Contains some of the first Ottoman maps of the East Indies region
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Cultural Significance: Reflects Ottoman cartographic knowledge and atlas production in the early 20th century