Turkey in Europe
Cartographer / Artist: John Rapkin, Henry Warren, and John Rogers
Date Created: c. 1855
Medium: Steel engraving
Physical Dimensions: 12.5 × 10.0 inches
Geographic Scope: Balkans, Ottoman Empire, Southeastern Europe
Archive Catalog ID: fp7-img-2095
Provenance: The Dr. Joseph R. Rubini Archive
Collection: Central European & Ottoman Imperial Atlases
This mid-nineteenth-century decorative map depicts 'Turkey in Europe', representing the Balkan territories under Ottoman rule during the mid-Victorian period. Published by The London Printing and Publishing Company, the map covers the region stretching from Austria and Russia in the north down to Greece and the Aegean Sea in the south. The geographical details are rendered with precise steel engraving, showing mountain ranges, rivers, and coastal features alongside numerous historical towns and provinces. Surrounding the central cartographic map is an elaborate gothic tracery border and detailed vignette illustrations drawn by Henry Warren and engraved by John Rogers. The top center features a panoramic view titled 'The Bosphorus and Constantinople', showcasing maritime activity against the iconic skyline of minarets and domes. Supporting costumed figures flank the sides, including a 'Greek Caloyer' monk in traditional dress at the lower left and a portrait of 'Ali Pasha' reclining in Orientalist costume in the upper right.
Condition: Overall paper shows moderate age toning and light scattered foxing throughout.. Sharp, crisp impression of the steel plate with original wide margins preserved.. Minor thumbing and faint handling creases along the extreme sheet edges.




