Old Ottoman Arabic Map of Africa by Eşref, 1893 ealing with its rarity and exquisite

with its rarity and exquisite detail

Primarily in German

Middletown (1650) - A major port from its founding until the decline of maritime industries in the state

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Old Ottoman Arabic Map of Africa by Eşref, 1893 ealing with its rarity and exquisiteStep into the rich tapestry of history with the "Afrika Ktas," a captivating map from the esteemed New Geographical Atlas of the World. Crafted between 1893 and 1898 by the renowned cartographer Hafz Ali Eref, this map offers a unique glimpse into the late 19th century world through the lens of Ottoman artistry. Eref, trained in Paris and later serving as the chief cartographer at the Matbaa i Amire Press, imbued this work with a meticulous attention