2 messages.-----------Johnnie ----------------------------------------------------- >Date: Thu, 30 Apr 1998 12:51:02 -0500 >From: Allen Hjelmfelt <[log in to unmask]> >Subject: Re: facsimile of Piri Reis Ron: Pioneer Trails 1004 Maplewood Dr. Columbia MO 65203-1856 USA sells the Piri Reis facsimile. PIRI REIS' MAP, 1513. Colored reproduction, 34" x 24", of a fragment found during renovation of Topkapu Palace in Turkey. Depicts the Atlantic coast of North and South America and portions of the coasts of Africa and Europe. A notation describes Columbus's first voyage on map. According to Nebenzahl, this is one of only two world maps with a direct Columbus delineation for part of America. Includes 44 page booklet, with fold-out map, in English and four other languages describing the map and its history. Imported from Turkey. Price $25.00 +- $4.00 shipping. Hope this helps. Allen Hjelmfelt Ronald Whistance-Smith wrote: > ----------------------------Original message---------------------------- > Dear all, > Can anyone direct me to a vendor with a facsimile of the Piri Reis > map for sale? > Thanks very much. > > Ron > Ron Whistance-Smith > 14520 84th Ave. NW > Edmonton, AB > Canada T5R 3X2 > FAX: (403) 483-5858 email: [log in to unmask] ---------------------------------------------------------------------- >Date: Thu, 30 Apr 1998 10:52:34 -0400 >From: [log in to unmask] (Eric W. Wolf) >Subject: Re: facsimile of Piri Reis Try Deniz Ikmal Grup Kiligi Deniz Necriyat Satis Buerosu Kasimpasa Istanbul Turkey This is a Turkish Government agency which distributes (or at least used to distribute) full-sized color facsimiles of the Piri Reis map.