Plantin left his native France for Belgium because of religious persecution
Folding panoramic view
short closed split at base of centerfold
but many are clean and nice
Ottoman Balkans Kingdom of Greece Albania 1861 Tardieu large hand color map Yonkers Plantin left his native FranceTurquie D'Europe & Grece. (Old Maps, 19th Century Maps, Europe, Balkans, Ottoman Empire, Kingdom of Greece, Albania, Serbia, Wallachia, Bulgaria, Romania, Bosnia). Issued 1861, Paris by Tardieu & Vuillemin. Nice looking large format mid 19th century engraved map with original hand color & piano key border. Well preserved, clean, nice looking example with pleasing age patina. Original center fold as issued. Sheet Measures c. 16 1 2" H x 21" W. Engraved