{"product_id":"ottoman-1907-land-deed-vineyard-in-tokat-sofyon-title-armenian-family-armenia","title":"Ottoman 1907 Land Deed Field in Tokat Sofyon Title Armenian Family Armenia","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"92\" data-start=\"0\"\u003eOttoman Land Deed (Tapu) from Tokat – Transfer of Usage Rights to an Armenian Citizen (1907)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"262\" data-end=\"999\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(170, 26, 23);\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"278\" data-end=\"281\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"616\" data-start=\"107\"\u003eThis is an original Ottoman Turkish land deed (tapu) documenting a field property located in Sofyon neighborhood of Tokat, specifically in the area recorded as Cemal. The document is dated 11 Cemaziyel Ahir 1325 (22 July 1907) and is written in Ottoman Turkish using Arabic script. It provides detailed boundary descriptions and precise land measurements, recorded as 4 dönüm atik, 2 dönüm 11 evlek, and 77 arşın-ı cedid, reflecting both traditional and updated measurement systems of the late Ottoman period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1133\" data-start=\"618\"\u003eA particularly notable aspect of this document is the nature of the transaction. It records that Maksud oğlu Hasan’s brother’s wife, Ayşe Hanım, transferred her usage rights (hakk-ı karar) of the property to an Armenian citizen identified as Culfa oğlu Kalbus from Teknecik village. The value of the property is recorded as 500 kuruş. The boundary descriptions also include multiple Armenian names such as Serkis and Karabet, alongside Muslim individuals, clearly illustrating the mixed social fabric of the region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1567\" data-start=\"1135\"\u003eThis document is especially valuable as it offers direct insight into everyday social and economic life in the Ottoman provinces, highlighting how Muslim and non-Muslim communities coexisted and engaged in legal and financial transactions. Such records not only document property ownership but also shed light on the multicultural structure of society, making it highly desirable for collectors interested in Ottoman social history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1867\" data-start=\"1569\"\u003eThe deed bears official seals and handwritten elements, and the reverse side includes Armenian script, further enhancing its historical depth and authenticity. A compelling and visually rich piece, it stands as both a legal record and a cultural artifact reflecting the lived realities of its time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1001\" data-end=\"1020\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(170, 26, 23);\"\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1917\" data-start=\"1883\"\u003e• Type: Ottoman land deed (tapu)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1975\" data-start=\"1922\"\u003e• Location: Tokat, Sofyon neighborhood (Cemal area)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2024\" data-start=\"1980\"\u003e• Property Type: Field (agricultural land)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2087\" data-start=\"2029\"\u003e• Size: 4 dönüm atik, 2 dönüm 11 evlek, 77 arşın-ı cedid\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2212\" data-start=\"2092\"\u003e• Boundaries: East: Tonbul oğlu Serkis – West: Keşiş oğlu Karabet – North: Hacı Salih Efendi – South: Mountain \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2278\" data-start=\"2217\"\u003e• Transaction Type: Transfer of usage rights (hakk-ı karar)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2309\" data-start=\"2283\"\u003e• Transferor: Ayşe Hanım\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2371\" data-start=\"2314\"\u003e• Owner: Culfa oğlu Kalbus (Armenian, Teknecik village)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2396\" data-start=\"2376\"\u003e• Price: 500 kuruş\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2448\" data-start=\"2401\"\u003e• Date: 11 Cemaziyel Ahir 1325 (22 July 1907)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2498\" data-start=\"2453\"\u003e• Language: Ottoman Turkish (Arabic script)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2562\" data-start=\"2503\"\u003e• Additional Writing: Armenian script on the reverse side\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2619\" data-start=\"2567\"\u003e• Features: Official seals and handwritten entries\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2747\" data-start=\"2624\"\u003e• Historical Significance: Reflects Muslim–Armenian property relations and everyday provincial life in the Ottoman Empire\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-is-only-node=\"\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-end=\"2828\" data-start=\"2752\"\u003e• Condition: Please review images for overall condition and age-related wear\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Turkrex Collectables","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47868631679114,"sku":null,"price":120.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0716\/3687\/7450\/files\/1_3b1f808b-f082-49fc-b638-16de1fe7e9c6.jpg?v=1774438365","url":"https:\/\/turkrexcollectables.com\/products\/ottoman-1907-land-deed-vineyard-in-tokat-sofyon-title-armenian-family-armenia","provider":"Turkrex Collectables","version":"1.0","type":"link"}