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ECL-Se.2:02/91-2014

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Object number

ECL-Se.2:02/91-2014

Object type

map

Identification

Title

The Turkish Empire in Europe, Asia and Africa

Comments

Early outline colour
Inset panels include detailed views of Jerusalem and a panorama of Jerusalem, also a view of Constantinople
Lots of really interesting detailed notes as Se.2.02.64 such as where the best leather comes from and Damascus where '200 camel loads of biscuits are baked' for the use of pilgrims going to Mecca

Description

Content (place)

Europe
Middle East

Content (note)

Covers most of southern Europe, north Africa and the Middle East

Dimensions

height (actual size): 595mm
width (actual size): 990mm

Inscription

Written in red pencil on back: 91
Written in ink on back: 91 Turkish Empire

Materials & techniques note

Line engraving

Production

Place

London

Date

c.1710

History and association

Previous ownership

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