Constantinople canal Turkey Marmara island 1764 Roux engraved coastal map Ephemera Charming and uncommon 18th century

Charming and uncommon 18th century engraved miniature map with beautiful hand color

The Ethnography map at the bottom has a vignette diagram showing the principal varieties of mankind

the Nation's Pride

9 7/8" H x 7" W

Constantinople canal Turkey Marmara island 1764 Roux engraved coastal map Ephemera Charming and uncommon 18th centuryCanal de Constantinople. (Old Maps, 18th Century Maps, Europe, Turkey, Islands, Coastal Map). Issued 1764 Marseilles, Roux. Charming mid 18th century engraved coastal harbor map, with lovely hand color. Numerous anchors, sounding depths and rhumb lines impart a strong nautical visual appeal. Nice looking example, pleasing age patina, any minor age flaws easy to overlook or forgive. Sheet Measures c. 6 3 8" H x 9 1 4" W. Engraved Area Measures c. 4 7