Adrianople Collection

Bulgarians besieging Adrianople (1912-1913) Balkans War
5304305 Bulgarians besieging Adrianople (1912-1913) Balkans War, from Hutchinsons History of the Nations (Volume 4) published by Hutchinson, c

Turkey. Constantinople - The Gate of Charisius
Turkey. Constantinople (today Istanbul). The Gate of Charisius, also known as Edirnekapi or Adrianople Gate. Engraving by Lemaitre, Vormser and Fonnstecher

Turkey. Adrianople (Edirne). The Sultan's Palace
Turkey. Adrianople (today Edirne). The Sultan's Palace at Eski Serai. Engraving by Lemaitre, Vormser and Fonnstecher. Historia de Turquia by Joseph Marie Jouannin (1783-1844) and Jules Van Gaver

Turkey. Adrianople (today Edirne). Triumphal gate
Ottoman Empire. Turkey. Triumphal gate of the ancient town of Adrianople (today Edirne). Turkey. Engraving by Lemaitre, Vormser and Cholet

The war of the five peoples, between Bulgarians and Turkish soldiers who came from Asia the struggle around
2808530 The war of the five peoples, between Bulgarians and Turkish soldiers who came from Asia the struggle around... (colour litho) by Beltrame

Foreigners being allowed to leave the besieged city of Adrianople (colour litho)
2779907 Foreigners being allowed to leave the besieged city of Adrianople (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

A Picturesque Map of the Seat of War, in the Danubian Provinces, Turkey, Asia Minor, Southern Russia
1607993 A Picturesque Map of the Seat of War, in the Danubian Provinces, Turkey, Asia Minor, Southern Russia, and the Crimea (engraving) by English School

With the Russians at Adrianople, trying on the Enemys Caps in the Bazaar (engraving)
1049967 With the Russians at Adrianople, trying on the Enemys Caps in the Bazaar (engraving) by Johnston, Harry Hamilton (1858-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The War in Turkey, calling the People to Arms at Adrianople (engraving)
1602417 The War in Turkey, calling the People to Arms at Adrianople (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The War in Turkey)

With the Red Crescent at Adrianople, Madame Camara, Chief of the Ambulance, and a Wounded Bulgarian Child (engraving)
1049871 With the Red Crescent at Adrianople, Madame Camara, Chief of the Ambulance, and a Wounded Bulgarian Child (engraving) by English School

Signing the Peace Preliminaries at Adrianople, 31 January 1878 (engraving)
1050183 Signing the Peace Preliminaries at Adrianople, 31 January 1878 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Signing the Peace Preliminaries at Adrianople)

Paying tribute to the defender of Adrianople (colour litho)
2779919 Paying tribute to the defender of Adrianople (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Paying tribute to the defender of Adrianople)

Recommencement of the Siege of Adrianople (colour litho)
2779906 Recommencement of the Siege of Adrianople (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Recommencement of the Siege of Adrianople)

Adrianople (engraving)
3654745 Adrianople (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Adrianople. Illustration for The Illustrated Universal Gazetteer edited by William Francis Ainsworth)

The Eastern Question (engraving)
1053969 The Eastern Question (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Eastern Question)

British Charitable Work in Turkey (engraving)
1050076 British Charitable Work in Turkey (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: British Charitable Work in Turkey)

Russo-Turkish Question, Views in Turkey (engraving)
1097322 Russo-Turkish Question, Views in Turkey (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Russo-Turkish Question, Views in Turkey)

The Entry of Graf Ivan Ivanovich Diebitsch-Zabalkansky into Adrianople, 1829. Artist
The Entry of Graf Ivan Ivanovich Diebitsch-Zabalkansky into Adrianople, 1829. From a private collection

Signing of the treaty of Adrianople at the old Palace of Edirne, 1834. Artist: Desarnod, Auguste-Joseph (1788-1840)
Signing of the treaty of Adrianople at the old Palace of Edirne, 1834. Private Collection

Taking of the Shumen Fortress in 1828, c. 1830. Artist: Campe, August Friedrich Andreas (1777-1846)
Taking of the Shumen Fortress in 1828, c. 1830. Private Collection

The Army of Graf Ivan Ivanovich Diebitsch crossing the Balkans, c. 1830. Artist: Anonymous
The Army of Graf Ivan Ivanovich Diebitsch crossing the Balkans, c. 1830. Private Collection

The Siege of the Rutchuk Fortress, c. 1830. Artist: Campe, August Friedrich Andreas (1777-1846)
The Siege of the Rutchuk Fortress, c. 1830. Private Collection

The Battle of Aytos on 25 July 1829, c. 1830. Artist: Campe, August Friedrich Andreas (1777-1846)
The Battle of Aytos on 25 July 1829, c. 1830. Private Collection

The Siege of the Shumen Fortress in 1828, c. 1830. Artist: Campe, August Friedrich Andreas (1777-1846)
The Siege of the Shumen Fortress in 1828, c. 1830. Private Collection

A village in Roumelia, near Adrianople. Artist: JC Bentley
A village in Roumelia, near Adrianople. View of houses near Edirne in Turkey, after a drawing from nature by F Herve

A Question of Detail, 1913. Artist: Leonard Raven-Hill
A Question of Detail, 1913. Sir Edward Grey (lst Viscount Grey of Fallodon), British Foreign Secretary 1905-1916 warns a grinning figure representing the Ottoman Turks they must leave the city of

The Kidnap of American missionary Ellen Maria Stone
Miss Ellen Maria Stone, a Congregationalist missionary and her pregnant fellow missionary friend Katerina StefanovaTsilka are kidnapped on 3rd September 1901 in the Ottoman Balkans by an Internal

Sandanski and Panitsa - Macedonian Revolutionaries. Yane Ivanov Sandanski (1872-1915) (also known as Pirin Tsar (Pirinski Car) - pictured on left)

Citizens of the Ottoman Empire, 1800s
Couple from the Ottoman Empire, man from Adrianople, and a veiled woman of Salonika. Antique hand-colored print

SAN STEFANO TREATY MAP. The first publication of the map showing the territorial changes effected by the treaty between Russia and Turkey signed at San Stefano, 3 March 1878

Edirne, Turkey - Bulgarian Soldiers during the Balkan War of 1912/13. Date: circa 1913

Edirne, Turkey - Hotel Merij (Maritza), under the management of Hajji Osman Aga. Date: circa 1910s

General panoramic view of Edirne, Turkey Date: circa 1910

Edirne, Turkey - Entrance gate of the Old Palace
Entrance gate of the Old Palace at Edirne, Turkey. Date: circa 1910

Offices of the Field Marshall at Edirne, Turkey Date: circa 1910

Edirne - formerly Adrianople, Turkey
Edirne - formerly Adrianople - close to the border with Greece and Bulgaria. Site of 16 major battles or sieges from Ancient Greek times up until the 1920s

Gospel book with cover. The iconographic composition follows that of the title page of the Greek liturgical books printed in Venice. From Adrianople, 1675

Bivouac in Bulgarian lines round Adrianople, Turkey
A bivouac in the Bulgarian lines round Adrianople (now Edirne), north west Turkey, during the First Balkan War (1912-13). Date: 1912-1913

Andrinople, Turkey - Fountain of the Fire Quarter
Edirne - formerly Andrianople - close to the border with Greece and Bulgaria - Fountain of the Fire Quarter

Walls of Constantinople close to the Adrinople Gate

Foreigners Leave Edirne
BULGARIA / TURKEY The Bulgarians reluctantly allow foreigners to leave the Turkish city of Edirne (formerly Adrianople) which they are bombarding

Edirne Bombarded
BULGARIA / TURKEY The Bulgarians bombard the Turkish city of Edirne (formerly Adrianople)

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Adrianople, also known as Edirne today, holds a significant place in history as a city that witnessed numerous events and conflicts. Situated in Turkey, it was once referred to as Constantinople - The Gate of Charisius. This ancient city served as the Sultan's Palace during the Ottoman Empire. The panoramic view showcases its grandeur and architectural marvels. Among them is the Triumphal gate, which stands tall with pride and tells tales of triumphs and victories. However, not all moments in Adrianople's history were filled with glory. During the Balkans War in 1912-1913, Bulgarians laid siege to this city, marking a period of intense conflict between nations. One infamous incident that unfolded within Adrianople's walls was the kidnapping of American missionary Ellen Maria Stone. Her abduction sent shockwaves across continents and highlighted the dangers faced by those who dedicated their lives to helping others. "The war of the five peoples" further scarred Adrianople's history when Bulgarian and Turkish soldiers clashed fiercely on its soil. The struggle around this region became an emblematic representation of power struggles between different ethnic groups. Foreigners trapped within besieged they were eventually allowed to leave amidst chaos and uncertainty. A colorful lithograph captures this momentous event when hope mingled with fear for those seeking safety outside its walls. Maps depicting "A Picturesque Map of the Seat of War" showcased how Adrianople played a crucial role in conflicts spanning Danubian Provinces, Turkey, Asia Minor, Southern Russia, and Crimea. It stood at crossroads where empires collided. Intriguing engravings shed light on various aspects: "The Giaour in the Mosque, " illustrating cultural clashes; "With Russians at Adrianople, " showcasing curiosity amid warfare; "Calling People to Arms, " symbolizing resilience even during times of turmoil.