Antique / Vintage Map 1803 The Black Sea by D. F. Sotzmann w/orig. hand coloring
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This wonderful antique map is titled Umriss des Schwarzen Meeres des Bosphorus des Propontis des Hellesponts des Archipelagus nebst den kusten nach den neusten Berichtigungen. Google translate says it means: Outline of the Black Sea, the Bosphorus, the Propontis, the Hellespont of the Archipelago, together with the kusten for the latest Corrections. There is a wonderful inset showing hand colored versions of 2 different castles.It was Published by Heinrich Kliewer in 1805. It has original hand colored outlining. The map measures approx. 13 1/2 by 9 inches to the outside of the border. There is border room for framing 14 1/2 X 9 5/8 inches overall. There is some staining at the top center of the map from the glue that was used to attach this map to the original book. Look at the photos they will show you what condition this nice 207 year old map is in.I have a nice collection of maps that came from the estate of Melba Beard & her husband William. The maps were collected from the 1920's thru the early 1960's by Williams father Charles A Beard (more about him later). Upon his death in the late 40's William and Melba continued to collect until the early 60's.Charles A. Beard was a respected Historian, Diplomat, Author and Professor. He was sent to Japan in 1923 to try to solve difficulties we were having with them at that time. The fear
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