The North Part of Turky in Europe. Slavonia & c.
London.
Map. Copper plate engraving. Image measures 9.25" x 11.5".
Beautifully engraved map of the Balkan Peninsula published circa 1730, extending from Poland to northern Greece, and from the Black Sea to the Gulf of Venice. Cities, rivers, and topographical features are labeled. The Danube River is prominently shown, emphasizing its importance to the region. The road from Belgrade to Constantinople is also included. In the upper left corner is a table providing distances in meters from Constantinople to several cities. Overall toning, crop to bottom left margin, wear along original folds.
Herman Moll (c. 1654-1732) was born in Germany and settled in London in the 1670's where he worked as an engraver for Moses Pitt. By the turn of the century, Moll became the foremost map publisher in England, where he produced Atlases and maps. As an engraver, cartographer, mapseller and globemaker he appealed to the public with his unusual views and vignettes. As the demand for his work was sustained, he issued many revised editions of his work.
Binding: Unbound
Language: English
Price: $250.00
Item #311957