A scarce and highly attractive 1954 Turkish travel and cultural portfolio, issued by the Turkish Press, Broadcasting and Tourist Department for the international presentation and promotion of Turkey’s historical monuments, architecture and cultural heritage.
Produced during the early post-war period of the Turkish Republic, this large-format portfolio reflects the country’s efforts to present its historic and architectural heritage to an international audience.
The portfolio has particular appeal to collectors of Turkish history, Ottoman and Islamic architecture, vintage travel publications, government tourism ephemera and mid-century graphic art.
The portfolio is complete, retaining all 11 original loose color plates.
The illustrated plates depict important Turkish monuments, architectural subjects and historic views, including:
Each plate is accompanied by English-language text or captions, reflecting the portfolio’s original international presentation purpose.
The plates are produced in an attractive mid-century color printing / chromolithographic style, on substantial textured paper.
The colors remain remarkably strong and vibrant, with rich tones and a distinctive matte appearance.
The large format and individual loose-plate presentation make the illustrations particularly suitable for display or framing.
The combination of historic Turkish architecture and 1950s graphic design gives the portfolio considerable decorative as well as historical appeal.
Country: Turkey
Year: 1954
Publisher / Institution: Turkish Press, Broadcasting and Tourist Department
Language: English
Format: Large Quarto (4to)
Dimensions: approximately 34 × 25 cm
Contents: 11 original loose color plates
Completeness: Complete
Paper: Thick, textured stock
Overall condition: Good vintage condition.
The original portfolio cover shows age-related wear consistent with its approximately 70-year-old paper construction, including edge wear, small tears and areas of foxing / moisture staining.
The 11 internal color plates are in considerably better condition, retaining strong, vivid colors and generally clean margins.
There are no major tears or significant damage affecting the principal illustrated areas.
Please examine the photographs carefully, as they form an integral part of the condition description.
This portfolio represents an interesting example of 1950s Turkish cultural diplomacy and tourism publishing, produced for an international audience during an important period in the presentation of modern Turkey abroad.
It is particularly suitable for collections devoted to:
The survival of all 11 original plates is an important feature of this example.
A scarce, complete and visually impressive 1954 Turkish cultural and travel portfolio, combining historical documentation, architectural imagery and beautifully preserved mid-century color artwork.
