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Antique Map of the City of Algiers and Surroundings in Northern Africa, 1773

$213.58
£159.45
€180
CA$296.73
A$319.17
CHF 170.58
MX$3,762.14
NOK 2,150.55
SEK 1,966.01
DKK 1,371.80

About the Item

Antique print titled 'Plan van de Stad Algiers'. Old map of Algiers, also depicting surrounding cities and the Bay of Algiers. Originates from the first Dutch editon of an interesting travel account of Northern Africa titled 'Reizen en Aanmerkingen door en over Barbaryen en het Ooste'. Algiers (Arabic Berber: Dzayer; French: Alger) is the capital and largest city of Algeria. The city's population in 2011 was estimated to be around 3,500,000. An estimate puts the population of the larger metropolitan city to be around 5,000,000. Algiers is located on the Mediterranean Sea and in the north-central portion of Algeria. Algiers is situated on the west side of a bay of the Mediterranean Sea. The modern part of the city is built on the level ground by the seashore; the old part, the ancient city of the deys, climbs the steep hill behind the modern town and is crowned by the Casbah or citadel, 122 metres (400 ft) above the sea. The casbah and the two quays form a triangle. Artists and Engravers: Author: T. Shaw. Translated by P. Boddaert and published by J. van Schoonhoven. Condition: Very good, general age-related toning. Please study image carefully. Date: 1773 Overall size: 20.5 x 26.5 cm. Image size: 16 x 22 cm. We sell original antique maps to collectors, historians, educators and interior decorators all over the world. Our collection includes a wide range of authentic antique maps from the 16th to the 20th centuries. Buying and collecting antique maps is a tradition that goes back hundreds of years. Antique maps have proved a richly rewarding investment over the past decade, thanks to a growing appreciation of their unique historical appeal. Today the decorative qualities of antique maps are widely recognized by interior designers who appreciate their beauty and design flexibility. Depending on the individual map, presentation, and context, a rare or antique map can be modern, traditional, abstract, figurative, serious or whimsical. We offer a wide range of authentic antique maps for any budget.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 10.44 in (26.5 cm)Width: 8.08 in (20.5 cm)Depth: 0.01 in (0.2 mm)
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  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1773
  • Condition:
    Condition: Very good, general age-related toning. Please study image carefully.
  • Seller Location:
    Langweer, NL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: BG-11797-251stDibs: LU3054325992292

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