1933 Print Turkey Bursa Ottoman Empire Mount Olympus Mountain Cypress TRV2

This is an excellent original 1933 halftone print featuring an aerial view of the city of Bursa, the old capital of the Ottoman Empire (a Turkish empire that lasted from 1299 to 1923) in Turkey, a Eurasian country located between Asia and Europe. Brusa is the historical name of the city Bursa. This city is "beautifully situated beneath the well-watered slopes of Mount Olympus", a mountain in Bursa Province, Turkey. Bursa is one of the loveliest cities in Asia Minor, is noted for its beautiful mosques and its stately cypress trees. The city cypresses are even more numerous for it has been the custom of the people to plant a cypress tree for each new burial in the cemetery.

CONDITION

This 78+ year old Item is rated Near Mint / Very Fine. No natural defects. No surface rub. No tears. No water damage. Please note that there is print on the reverse of these prints.

• Product Type: Original Halftone Print; Black / White
• Grade: Near Mint / Very Fine
• Dimensions: Approximately 8.5 x 5 inches; 22 x 13 cm
• Authentication: Serial-Numbered Certificate of Authenticity w/ Full Provenance
• Protection: Packaged in a custom archival sleeve with an acid-free black board (great for display, gift-giving, and preservation)

Keywords specific to this image: Uludag, Ottoman Empire

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