Istanbul — Grand Bazaar (19th century) — Haldt, series 39 K-1

Description

Color illustration of a covered market in Istanbul in the 19th century, with merchants and customers around wooden stalls. On the reverse, handwritten French text describing the noisy and warm atmosphere of the bazaar, with a mention of the hotel and a signature. Turkish postage stamp canceled 'ISTANBUL' and publisher stamp 'Haldt'.