Turquie d'Asie : Caucase, Perse, Egypte. Two maps. First & Second editions.
Paris: A. Taride, 1918 &1923. First printings. Map. This fascinating pair of maps represents the first and second editions of the same map with a slightly altered color palate. The first edition has the complete Ottoman Empire as it stood at the beginning of World War I. The 1923 edition shows the break up of the Empire and the European powers that took over control of the region including the Mandate Francais and Mandate Anglais. Turkey and the Caucasus including Persia and Egypt. Includes 2 inset maps: [Continuation west] . The only copy found on line was the 1918 digital copy of which is held at the University of Wisconsin, item id 410 B-[1918?]. The 1918 copy has a couple of holes on the lower fold . Dimensions: 1918 map: 34 X 27.25". 1923 map: 34 x 27.25" Overall very good condition. Item #29387
Price: $500.00