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Antoine-Ignace Melling – Picturesque Voyage to Constantinople

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Constantinople: Mosque of Sultan Suliman: From the outer courtyard. After Thomas Allom.
Constantinople: Mosque of Sultan Suliman: From the outer courtyard. After Thomas Allom.
Bartlett: Gallipoli. 1838. A hand coloured original antique steel engraving. 8" x 5". [TKYp1343]
Bartlett: Black Sea. 1838. A hand coloured original antique steel engraving. 8" x 5". [TKYp1316]
Picturesque Mediterranean: Rumelihisarı (Castle of Europe), Bosphorus. c1880. A hand coloured original antique wood engraving. 7" x 3". [TKYp1067]
Topkapi Palace: Premier Court de Serail (Court of Janissaries). Looking towards Bab-us Selam (Salutation Gate) through which only the Sultan may enter mounted. The Armoury (Hagia Irene) and the Mint to the right.
Topkapi Palace: Premier Court de Serail (Court of Janissaries). Looking towards Bab-us Selam (Salutation Gate) through which only the Sultan may enter mounted. The Armoury (Hagia Irene) and the Mint to the right.
Constantinople: Panorama with key and fine original colour. With considerable detail this view emulates a 17th century tradition that combined cartographic and landscape drawing.
Constantinople: Panorama with key and fine original colour. With considerable detail this view emulates a 17th century tradition that combined cartographic and landscape drawing.
Constantinople: Triple view: Third gate to the Sergalio (Babi- seade), Aynalıkavak Palace with part of the arsenal and Yeni Valide Mosque.
Constantinople: Triple view: Third gate to the Sergalio (Babi- seade), Aynalıkavak Palace with part of the arsenal and Yeni Valide Mosque.
Officers of the Court: A Reis (Captain of the Vessel), a Galioundji (sailor), Achdji Bachi ( Chef) and a Janissary (Bodyguard).
Officers of the Court: A Reis (Captain of the Vessel), a Galioundji (sailor), Achdji Bachi ( Chef) and a Janissary (Bodyguard).
Aïnali-Kavak: View near the Arsenal in the interior of the port on the north-eastern coast.
Aïnali-Kavak: View near the Arsenal in the interior of the port on the north-eastern coast.
Yoros Castle, also known as the Genoese Castle as Genoa occupied it throughout the 15th century. After Jules Laurens.
Yoros Castle, also known as the Genoese Castle as Genoa occupied it throughout the 15th century. After Jules Laurens.
Smyrna: Panoramic view with key and text in French. Details of principal buildings and history of the settlement dating to at least 3000 BC.
Smyrna: Panoramic view with key and text in French. Details of principal buildings and history of the settlement dating to at least 3000 BC.
Kelly: Rumelihisarı and Anadoluhisarı (Castles of Europe and Asia), Bosphorus. 1832. A hand coloured original antique lithograph. 9" x 7". [TKYp1276]
Virtue: Izmir. 1830. A hand coloured original antique steel engraving. 8" x 5". [TKYp1345]
Brousse: View of the town with Mount Uludag and the Mysian Olympus Range in the distance.
Brousse: View of the town with Mount Uludag and the Mysian Olympus Range in the distance.
Meyer: Edirne (Adrinople). 1857. A hand coloured original antique steel engraving. 6" x 5". [TKYp1324]
de Hell: Roumely-Hissar (Castle of Europe), Bosphorus. c1854. A hand coloured original antique lithograph. 15" x 10". [TKYp1207]
RARE Constantinople: Panorama with key and allegorical baroque border: The city's Ottoman name is deliberately ignored in reference to its Christian heritage, even as Europeans and particularly the French are intensifying commerce and developing ties with the Empire.
RARE Constantinople: Panorama with key and allegorical baroque border: The city’s Ottoman name is deliberately ignored in reference to its Christian heritage, even as Europeans and particularly the French are intensifying commerce and developing ties with the Empire.
de Hell: Gates of Diyarbakır. 1853. An original antique lithograph. 16" x 11". [TKYp1169]
Constantinople: Hippodrome (Atmeidan), the social centre of Constantinople during the Byzantine era, the circus fell into disuse after the fall to the Ottomans in 1453. The Obelisks are one of the few surviving features.
Constantinople: Hippodrome (Atmeidan), the social centre of Constantinople during the Byzantine era, the circus fell into disuse after the fall to the Ottomans in 1453. The Obelisks are one of the few surviving features.
Kadi-Kieui: Village in the place of ancient Chalcedon on the Propontis Sea south of Oskudar.
Kadi-Kieui: Village in the place of ancient Chalcedon on the Propontis Sea south of Oskudar.
Le Bryn: Antalya (Sattalia). 1702. A hand coloured original antique copper engraving. 24" x 9". [TKYp1313]
Constantinople: Bird's Eye view from the Eyub cemetery: Looking towards the Golden Horn (Halic).
Constantinople: Bird’s Eye view from the Eyub cemetery: Looking towards the Golden Horn (Halic).
Smyrna: Panoramic view of the city. Scarce lithographic example after Chouseul de Gouffier.
Smyrna: Panoramic view of the city. Scarce lithographic example after Chouseul de Gouffier.
Constantinople: Double panorama of the city and the Golden Horn, looking towards Pera and from Pera. The Conference of 1876 saw Britain and European countries address political reforms in Ottoman territories. With keys
Constantinople: Double panorama of the city and the Golden Horn, looking towards Pera and from Pera. The Conference of 1876 saw Britain and European countries address political reforms in Ottoman territories. With keys
Port of Constantinople. View from the entrance.
Port of Constantinople. View from the entrance.
Panorama of Istanbul: View from Scutari.
Panorama of Istanbul: View from Scutari.
Tophana: Panorama of the artillery arsenal and canon foundry destroyed by fire in 1823.
Tophana: Panorama of the artillery arsenal and canon foundry destroyed by fire in 1823.
Smyrna (Izmir): View of the Castle. After Thomas Allom.
Smyrna (Izmir): View of the Castle. After Thomas Allom.
Kara-Aghatch: Wildfowling on the Fresh Water Canal, an estuary of the Golden Horn northeast to the city between Kara-Aghatch and Bahari-Keui.
Kara-Aghatch: Wildfowling on the Fresh Water Canal, an estuary of the Golden Horn northeast to the city between Kara-Aghatch and Bahari-Keui.
Reclus: Birecik. 1894. A hand coloured original antique wood engraving. 8" x 6". [TKYp1329]
Bartlett: Istanbul. 1838. A hand coloured original antique steel engraving. 8" x 5". [TKYp1095]
Bosphorus: Castle of Europe (Rumelihisar).
Bosphorus: Castle of Europe (Rumelihisar).
Flandin: Erzroum. 1842. A hand coloured original antique lithograph. 11" x 7". [TKYp1364]
Caglayan Palace: At the Sweet Waters of Europe (Kagıthane).
Caglayan Palace: At the Sweet Waters of Europe (Kagıthane).
Bartlett: Issus (Iskenderun). 1838. A hand coloured original antique steel engraving. 8" x 5". [TKYp1332]
Illustrated London News: Istanbul. 1853. A hand coloured original antique wood engraving. 21" x 14". [TKYp1296]
Meyer: Bosphorus. 1839. A hand coloured original antique steel engraving. 6" x 4". [TKYp1268]
Bartlett: Dardanelles. 1838. A hand coloured original antique steel engraving. 8" x 5". [TKYp1344]
Constantinople: View from the Eyup cemetery, looking from the heights towards the Golden Horn (Halic). After Alexandre Raulin.
Constantinople: View from the Eyup cemetery, looking from the heights towards the Golden Horn (Halic). After Alexandre Raulin.
Schranz: Istanbul. 1855. A hand coloured original antique lithograph. 17" x 12". [TKYp1187]
Cigarette Cards: Turkey. c1910. Original printed colour on silk. 6" x 5". [ARMp121]
Lewis: Bosphorus. 1837. A hand coloured original antique lithograph. 14" x 11". [TKYp1043]
Aghas (masters) of the Kapi (Palace Eunuchs), Ibriktar (Golden Pitcher), Dulbendar (Turban) and Itchoglan (Palace pages).
Aghas (masters) of the Kapi (Palace Eunuchs), Ibriktar (Golden Pitcher), Dulbendar (Turban) and Itchoglan (Palace pages).
Panoramic view of Istanbul: The sultan's entourage going to the mosque.
Panoramic view of Istanbul: The sultan’s entourage going to the mosque.
Meyer: Rumelihisarı (Castle of Europe), Bosphorus. 1857. A hand coloured original antique steel engraving. 6" x 4". [TKYp1321]
Mayer: Istanbul. 1809. An original colour antique aquatint. 21" x 10". [TKYp295]
Flandin: Bayburt, Armenia. 1842. An original antique lithograph. 11" x 7". [TKYp1363]
Constantinople: Panorama from Galata to Scutari and Constantinople. Issued in the year the Treaty of Pruth ended the Russo-Turkish war; Le Blond was later appointed as chief architect of the city of St Petersburg.
Constantinople: Panorama from Galata to Scutari and Constantinople. Issued in the year the Treaty of Pruth ended the Russo-Turkish war; Le Blond was later appointed as chief architect of the city of St Petersburg.
Bartlett: Istanbul. 1838. A hand coloured original antique steel engraving. 8" x 5". [TKYp1216]
View of the city looking West from the British Consulate during the Russo-Turkish war.
View of the city looking West from the British Consulate during the Russo-Turkish war.
de Hell: Kerezoun. 1853. A hand coloured original antique lithograph. 18" x 13". [TKYp1155]
Bartlett: Coffee Kiosk, Istanbul. 1838. A hand coloured original antique steel engraving. 8" x 5". [TKYp1342]
de Choiseul-Gouffier: Temple of Zeus Lepsynus, Eursmus. 1783. An original antique copper engraving. [TKYp1277]
Panorama over the Golden Horn: View from Galata towards St Sophia and to Bejaret.
Panorama over the Golden Horn: View from Galata towards St Sophia and to Bejaret.
Constantinople: Interior of a Turkish Cafe: After Thomas Allom.
Constantinople: Interior of a Turkish Cafe: After Thomas Allom.
de Choiseul-Gouffier: Temple of Mars, Bodrum. 1782. An original antique copper engraving. 15" x 10". [TKYp1175]
Lewis: Sarayburnu (Seraglio Point), Istanbul. 1837. A hand coloured original antique lithograph. 10" x 7". [TKYp203]
Bosphorus: Castle of Asia (Anadoluhisarı).
Bosphorus: Castle of Asia (Anadoluhisarı).
Topkapı Palace: Second Court of the Sergalio. View showing the accompaniment of courtiers to the cortege of a European Embassy in audience with the Sultan, looking towards the Gate of Felicity which leads to the Third, or Inner, court.
Topkapı Palace: Second Court of the Sergalio. View showing the accompaniment of courtiers to the cortege of a European Embassy in audience with the Sultan, looking towards the Gate of Felicity which leads to the Third, or Inner, court.
Constantinople: Mosque of Suleyman the Magnificent. View of the complex designed by Mimar Sinan with a plan of the gardens.
Constantinople: Mosque of Suleyman the Magnificent. View of the complex designed by Mimar Sinan with a plan of the gardens.
Panorama from the Sea of Marmara: Showing the coastline from the Chateau of the Seven Towers to the Escurial with galleons on approach.
Panorama from the Sea of Marmara: Showing the coastline from the Chateau of the Seven Towers to the Escurial with galleons on approach.
Constantinople: Dolmabahçe Palace. Bird's-eye view from the hills over the palace and Sea of Marmara.
Constantinople: Dolmabahçe Palace. Bird’s-eye view from the hills over the palace and Sea of Marmara.
Meyer: Istanbul. c1836. A hand coloured original antique steel engraving. 6" x 4". [TKYp1252]
Wilkes: Istanbul. 1829 An original hand coloured copper engraving. 11" x 8". [TKYp1360]
Kelly: Izmir. 1840. A hand coloured original antique steel engraving. 8" x 5". [TKYp1275]
Fisher: Sardis. 1838. A hand coloured original antique steel engraving. 9" x 7". [TKYp1281]
Officers of the Court: Toptchi Bachi (General of heavy artillery), Chatir du corps des Bostandjis ( Chef Guard of the Seraglio), Artillery bombardier (Koumbaradji), and Master of ceremonies (Alai-tchavouch).
Officers of the Court: Toptchi Bachi (General of heavy artillery), Chatir du corps des Bostandjis ( Chef Guard of the Seraglio), Artillery bombardier (Koumbaradji), and Master of ceremonies (Alai-tchavouch).
Ephesus: Temple of Artemis. With the fortress of Selcuk on Ayasoluk Hill in the distance.
Ephesus: Temple of Artemis. With the fortress of Selcuk on Ayasoluk Hill in the distance.
Bartlett: Istanbul. 1838. A hand coloured original antique steel engraving. 8" x 5". [TKYp1337]
Bartlett: Atmeidan, Istanbul. 1838. A hand coloured original antique steel engraving. 8" x 5". [TKYp1225]
Lewis: Bursa (Brousse). 1837. A hand coloured original antique lithograph. 14" x 11". [TKYp178]
Constantinople: Panorama from Scutari (Uskudar) across the Bosphorus to the Topkapi Palace.
Constantinople: Panorama from Scutari (Uskudar) across the Bosphorus to the Topkapi Palace.
Castle of Europe and Castle of Asia (Rumelihisarı and Anadoluhisarı). Entrance to the Black Sea.
Castle of Europe and Castle of Asia (Rumelihisarı and Anadoluhisarı). Entrance to the Black Sea.
de Choiseul-Gouffier: Chesme. 1782. An original antique copper engraving. 15" x 10". [TKYp1333]
Illustrated London News: Kars. 1877. A hand coloured original antique wood engraving. 20" x 6". [TKYp1346]
Dardanelles: Panoramic view of the Straits connecting the Mediterranean with the Sea of Marmara, with the coasts of the peninsulas of Gallipoli and Troas.
Dardanelles: Panoramic view of the Straits connecting the Mediterranean with the Sea of Marmara, with the coasts of the peninsulas of Gallipoli and Troas.
Sestos: View of the city and fort at the narrowest part of the Hellespont on the Gallipoli peninsula.
Sestos: View of the city and fort at the narrowest part of the Hellespont on the Gallipoli peninsula.
de Hell: Fenerbahce (Fanarki). c1854. A hand coloured original antique lithograph. 15" x 10". [TKYp1234]
Fisher: Istanbul. c1840. A hand coloured original antique steel engraving. 9" x 7". [TKYp1274]
Bartlett: Sarayburnu (Seraglio Point), Istanbul. 1838. A hand coloured original antique steel engraving. 8" x 5". [TKYp1338]
Islands of the Princes (Kızıl Adalar): Panorama of the archipelago of nine islands in the Sea of Marmara off the coast. The islands served as an exile for royals for both the Byzantine and Ottoman Empires.
Islands of the Princes (Kızıl Adalar): Panorama of the archipelago of nine islands in the Sea of Marmara off the coast. The islands served as an exile for royals for both the Byzantine and Ottoman Empires.
Constantinople: Panorama from Boulgourlou Hill above Scutari on the Anatolian shore of the Bosphorus. In the foreground is the artist conferring with locals as he sketches.
Constantinople: Panorama from Boulgourlou Hill above Scutari on the Anatolian shore of the Bosphorus. In the foreground is the artist conferring with locals as he sketches.
Architectural elements of the palaces at Eunieh (Unye) and Tireboli (Tirebolu).
Architectural elements of the palaces at Eunieh (Unye) and Tireboli (Tirebolu).
Constantinople: Hippodrome or Atmeydanı (Horse Square). View of the 2nd century square designed for entertainments and racing with the obelisks of Constantine VII and Theodosius, the latter actually being the obelisk of Thutmose III 13th c BC.
Constantinople: Hippodrome or Atmeydanı (Horse Square). View of the 2nd century square designed for entertainments and racing with the obelisks of Constantine VII and Theodosius, the latter actually being the obelisk of Thutmose III 13th c BC.
View of Gumuskesen, a Roman tomb dating from the 2nd century AD.
View of Gumuskesen, a Roman tomb dating from the 2nd century AD.
Bartlett: Soli (Pompeiopolis). 1834. A hand coloured original antique steel engraving. 8" x 5". [TKYp1244]
RARE Constantinople: Aerial plan of the Bosphorus Straits as seen during the Great Turkish War, a period in the late 17th century of continuous warfare between the Ottoman Empire and various European powers.
RARE Constantinople: Aerial plan of the Bosphorus Straits as seen during the Great Turkish War, a period in the late 17th century of continuous warfare between the Ottoman Empire and various European powers.
Tenedos: Panoramic view of the fortress and harbour on the Aegean Sea.
Tenedos: Panoramic view of the fortress and harbour on the Aegean Sea.
Constantinople: The Grand Seignior's Seraglio at Constantinople. Set within a decorative border.
Constantinople: The Grand Seignior’s Seraglio at Constantinople. Set within a decorative border.
Bartlett: Kasteslorizo. 1843. A hand coloured original antique steel engraving. 8" x 5". [TKYp1243]
de Choiseul-Gouffier: Dourlach. 1782. An original antique copper engraving. 15" x 10". [TKYp993]
Reclus: Ephesus. 1894. A hand coloured original antique wood engraving. 8" x 6". [TKYp1327]
Doğubayazıt: Courtyard of Ishak Pasha Palace.
Doğubayazıt: Courtyard of Ishak Pasha Palace.
de Hell: Mosque of Diyarbakır. 1853. An original antique lithograph. 11" x 16". [TKYp1171]
Aqueduct of the Emperor Justinian: The 4th century Valens or Grey Falcon Aqueduct was restored by Justinian II in the 6th century.
Aqueduct of the Emperor Justinian: The 4th century Valens or Grey Falcon Aqueduct was restored by Justinian II in the 6th century.
View of Istanbul: Constantinople: From Kassim Pacha towards St Sophia's. After Thomas Allom.
View of Istanbul: Constantinople: From Kassim Pacha towards St Sophia’s. After Thomas Allom.
Tenedos (Bozcaada): Showing the island's15th century castle and southwest entrance to the Hellespont (Dardenelles), the narrow passage between the Aegean Sea and Sea of Marmara. The Western party in the fore may be a reference to the Russo-Turkish War (1787-92) in which the Ottomans were supported by the French and British.
Tenedos (Bozcaada): Showing the island’s15th century castle and southwest entrance to the Hellespont (Dardenelles), the narrow passage between the Aegean Sea and Sea of Marmara. The Western party in the fore may be a reference to the Russo-Turkish War (1787-92) in which the Ottomans were supported by the French and British.
Constantinople: Distant view of the city from the road to Belgrade.
Constantinople: Distant view of the city from the road to Belgrade.
de Hell: Diyarbakır. 1853. An original antique lithograph. 17" x 12". [TKYp1170]
Meyer: Dardanelles. 1857. A hand coloured original antique steel engraving. 6" x 4". [TKYp1322]
Diyarbeker: The Great Mosque (Cami-i Kebir). Formerly St Thomas, one of the oldest exisiting churches. After Jules Laurens.
Diyarbeker: The Great Mosque (Cami-i Kebir). Formerly St Thomas, one of the oldest exisiting churches. After Jules Laurens.
Bosphorus: Panoramic view from the Castle of Genoa to Constantinople. With key.
Bosphorus: Panoramic view from the Castle of Genoa to Constantinople. With key.
Bartlett: Beglier Bey (Governor's) Summer Palace, Istanbul. 1838. A hand coloured original antique steel engraving. 8" x 5". [TKYp1339]
Illustrated London News: Istanbul. 1877. A hand coloured original antique wood engraving. 12" x 9". [TKYp1098]
de Hell: Diyarbakır. c1854. A hand coloured original antique lithograph. 18" x 14". [TKYp1233]
Magnesia ad Sipylum (Manisa): View from beyond the city walls towards the city and Mount Spil (Sipylus).
Magnesia ad Sipylum (Manisa): View from beyond the city walls towards the city and Mount Spil (Sipylus).
de Choiseul-Gouffier: Caravan. 1782. An original antique copper engraving. 15" x 10". [TKYp968]