1897 Ottoman Document - Makrikoy Bakirkoy - Greek Merchant Debt Petition & Sig.
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1897 Ottoman Document - Makrikoy Bakirkoy - Greek Merchant Debt Petition & Sig.. VERY RARE. WE SENT ALL ITEM WITH REGISTERED SHIPPING .. VERY RARE ..Rare 19th Century Ottoman Social History Document - Makrikoy (Bakirkoy), Istanbul This is an original handwritten petition dated November 20, 1897 (1313 Rumi) , addressed to the District Governor of Çekmece . It offers a fascinating glimpse into the daily life of late Ottoman Istanbul. The Story: A local Greek merchant, Bakkal Dimitri , filed this petition against Sotiri the Liver-Seller (Ciğerci Sotiri). Dimitri complains that while Sotiri spends his time and money drinking and carousing in the taverns of Makrikoy (modern-day Bakirkoy) , he refuses to pay his long-standing debts. Bi-lingual Interest: The document is written in Ottoman Turkish but features a rare Greek cursive signature by Dimitri at the bottom. Location: Directly mentions Makrikoy (Bakırköy), a historically significant cosmopolitan district of Istanbul. Stamp: Features an original Ottoman Revenue Stamp with a clear cancellation seal. Historical Value: Excellent primary source for researchers of Ottoman minorities (Rums), local Istanbul history, and 19th-century social/commercial disputes.
