1855 Nautical Map MEDITERRANEAN TURKEY Antalya Bay

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1855 Nautical Map MEDITERRANEAN TURKEY Antalya Bay Original large-format nautical chart of part of Turkey's southwest coast, printed in Paris more than 152 years ago. This handsome, engraved map is titled Carte de la Côte de Karamanie Comprenant le Golfe d'Adalie . It measures a very generous 63 x 93 cm [25" x 36-1/2"] overall and shows soundings and landmarks, with six elevations depicting points along the shoreline as it would appear to approaching sailors. The area depicted includes the bay of Antalya, and includes an inset of the city of Antalya, identified on the map by its Greek name "Adalia." T is also an inset of Alaya (the ancient city of Coracesium). Other named places and features along this stretch of the coast include Silinty, Nephelis, Mount Climax, Tekrova, and more. This map is printed on a heavyweight laid paper, and was published by the Dépôt-géneral de la Marine in 1855. The scans below give a closer look: This is an original , authentic antique map, not a reproduction or modern reprint, and it is fully guaranteed to be genuine. It would make a very handsome display in your den or office. It would also make a perfect gift, and we'll include our helpful framing tips with your purchase. This chart was used aboard a ship sailing this part of the Mediterranean in the 19th century, and t are a few light folds and faint spots, along with a heading drawn in pencil by a mariner plotting his course. This notation could, of course, be erased, but its presence adds a real touch of history to this antique map. We are pleased to offer it with a low starting bid and NO RESERVE. PLEASE NOTE: We are also offering the companion map to this one, depicting the area along the coast to the west , including Kalkan. Please see our other auction listings. SHIPPING : We gladly ship anyw in the World, and we use sturdy, professional packing materials to assure safe delivery. The shipping charges are as follows: Within the United States, including Alaska, Hawaii, and APO addresses: $8.00 To Canada or Mexico: $ 12.00 To all other international destinations: $ 16.00 We accept PayPal, as well as personal checks, money orders, Visa, Mastercard, and Discover. Florida residents add 6.5% sales tax. For more antique and collectible maps and ephemera, visit our eBay store! We are currently offering a wide selection of interesting items âe" many of which can be combined with this purchase so you can save on shipping . Just click to check out what we have. Make it even easier to keep track of our eBay store and auction offerings! Click to add us to your Favorites List. Your satisfaction is guaranteed. Buy with confidence. We've been serving map and ephemera collectors for more than 25 years. Check our positive feedbacks on eBay. See how much praise we've gotten for our prompt, professional service and our careful packing. We use sturdy, high quality packing materials to make sure your item reaches you safely.When the auction ends, please DO NOT USE eBay's "Checkout" procedure âe" we will e-mail the winning bidder shortly after the closing, usually within an hour of the end of the auction. T is no need for you to e-mail us until you have received our notification that you are the winning bidder. But do make sure that your e-mail server will allow us to contact you âe" if our e-mail is rejected or returned we have no way to reach you.We do not hold checks for clearance, and we ship all items (whether paid by check, credit card, or money order) as quickly as possible. We also accept payment via PayPal, if that may be more convenient for you, and we are always happy to combine items to save on shipping cost. Just be sure to check with us first to make sure they are compatible, and be sure to make a single payment for all items that will be shipped together. Good luck and thanks for visiting our listing. Insurance is available at a cost of $1.50 for the first $50 of coverage a... read more

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