Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Gravür Dünyası, copyright, high-resolution scans, educational access, and commercial use.
What is Gravür Dünyası?
Gravür Dünyası is Turkey's first and only digital antique print library. It hosts approximately 12,000 engravings and 915 antique maps across 30 categories. The collection covers the 19th century and earlier, with a primary focus on the Ottoman Empire, Turkey, and world history and geography.
How many items are in the collection?
Approximately 11,290 engravings and 463 antique maps — around 12,000 items in total. Each record includes Turkish and English titles, the original artist/engraver, date of publication, source book, technique (steel engraving, copper engraving, etc.), and a detailed scholarly description.
Are these engravings under copyright?
The original 19th-century-and-earlier engravings are themselves in the public domain. However, Gravür Dünyası's high-resolution scans, curatorial selection, scholarly descriptions, and metadata are protected by copyright. The watermarked images shown on the site are for preview purposes.
Can I use these images for commercial purposes?
Commercial use requires a license. For publishing, printing, product design, or marketing uses, please contact us at
gravurdunyasi@gmail.com. Unauthorized commercial use of the watermarked previews is not permitted.
How can I obtain high-resolution scans?
High-resolution, watermark-free scans are available through subscription tiers: individual, student/teacher, small school, medium school, university, and institutional/commercial. For pricing and access conditions please visit our
contact page or email us directly.
What historical periods does the collection cover?
The collection focuses on engravings from the 19th century and earlier. The oldest works date to the 17th-18th centuries; the densest period is 1800-1900, covering Ottoman, Anatolian, European, and world-history subjects produced by European print houses.
Do you offer educational or institutional access?
Yes. We offer dedicated institutional subscription plans for universities, museums, research libraries, and schools. Plan options scale with student count (small school, medium school, large school/university). IP allowlist or SAML-based access is available. For details:
gravurdunyasi@gmail.com
How do I get in touch?
Email:
gravurdunyasi@gmail.com. Working hours: Monday-Friday, 09:00-18:00 (Turkey time). For licensing, institutional access, academic collaboration, or technical support, please reach out.
