Turkey (RMC)

A new map of Turkey in Asia
A new map of Turkey in Asia
Printed map. "By Monsr. D'Anville, first geographer to the most Christian King, with several additions". "12th, May, 1794." Five visual scales. Described in The British Museum Catalogue of Printed Maps, Charts and Plans, volume 14, p. 511.
A new map of the western parts of Asia Minor
A new map of the western parts of Asia Minor
Printed map. "R. Spofforth Sculp:". Probably from an atlas by Edward Wells, A new sett of maps both of antient and present geography... [Oxford: Printed at the Theatre, 1701]. Visual scale [70 mm=60 English miles approximately]. On verso, handwritten number 31. Donated by Don Measner, August 2004.
Accurate Vorstellung der orientalisch-kayserliehen Haupt-und Residenz-Stadt Constantinopel samt ihrer Gegend
Accurate Vorstellung der orientalisch-kayserliehen Haupt-und Residenz-Stadt Constantinopel samt ihrer Gegend
Printed map. "Herausgegeben von Iohann Battist Homann, der Röm. Kays. Majest. Geographo in Nürnberg." Visual scale [92 mm=1 "Teutsche Meil."]. Map shows hills, rivers, fields, roads, trees, buildings and fortifications. Includes 2 views: Prospectivische Vorstellung der Dardanellen vor Constantinopel [and] Prospect der türckisch: Haupt und Residentz-Stadt Stambul oder Constantinopel, von Mitternacht anzusehen [this scene shows the various buildings in the city with some of the most important ones identified]. Donated by Don Measner, August 2004.
Natolia, quae olim Asia Minor
Natolia, quae olim Asia Minor
Printed map. Visual scale [53 mm=25 "milliaria Germanica"]. Includes illustrations. On verso, in pencil: Natolia and B34. Donated by Don Measner, August 2004.
The plains of Troy
The plains of Troy
Engraved panoramic drawing in sepia ink. "Drawn on the spot by Henry Acland, Esqr. Engraved by F.C. Lewis, engraver of drawings to the Queen Victoria." "Published 1st. Octr. 1839...." Direction of view (e.g. S.E., south etc.) indicated above the upper neat line, and physical features or locations are named below the lower neat line. Originally accompanied the book by Henry W. Ackland, The Plains of Troy: Illustrated by a panoramic drawing taken on the spot; and a map constructed after the latest survey (Oxford: James Wyatt and Son, 1839).
Turkey in Asia
Turkey in Asia
Printed map. "The map drawn & engraved by J. Rapkin." "The illustrations by H. Warren, & engraved by J.B. Allen." Visual scale [42 mm=200 miles]. Includes 4 inset vignettes: "The castles of Europe and Asia", [Ostrich], "Jerusalem" and [Four local people outdoors]. "42" written in ink on verso. Probably from Tallis's Illustrated atlas and modern history of the world / edited by R. Montgomery Martin, London; New York: Published by John Tallis and Company, 1851 and subsequent editions with various imprints. Donated by Dr. Walter Peace, December 2016.
Turkey in Asia
Turkey in Asia
Printed map. "By A: K: Johnston F.R.G.S." "Engraved by W. & A.K. Johnston." Four visual scales. In upper right margin, "National atlas -- 23". Probably originally from Johnston's The National Atlas of Historical, Commercial and Political Geography, which was published 1843, 1846 and 1859.
Turkey in Europe, on a spheroidical projection
Turkey in Europe, on a spheroidical projection
Printed map. "Drawn from the best authorities. By Eman: Bowen, Geogr. to his late Majy." "Engrav'd for the General Magazine of Arts & Sciences; for W. Owen at Temple Bar 1762." Prime meridian: London. Originally published in Benjamin Martin's The General Magazine of Arts and Sciences, 14 volumes (London: Printed for W. Owen, 1755-1765). Acquired as part of the Hodsoll Collection.