Antique Print of the Gates and Castle of Algiers by Dapper, 1670

Reference
BG-09496
Date
1670
Region
Africa
Category
Engraving
Sheet size
31.0 x 19.0 cm (12.2 x 7.5 in)
Condition
Good
Availability
Available
Price
EUR 190

Antique print Algeria titled 'Tot Agier'. This print depicts the gates and castle of Algiers, Algeria. This print originates from 'Umbständliche und Eigentliche Beschreibung von Africa, Und denen darzu gehörigen Königreichen und Landschaften, als Egypten, Barbarien, Libyen, Biledulgerid, dem Lande der Negros, Guinea, Ethiopien, Abyssina, und den Africanischen Insulen' by O. Dapper.

Artists and Engravers: Published by J. van Meurs.

Condition: Good, general age-related toning and some stains. German text on verso, please study image carefully. Date: 1670 Overall size: 19 x 31 cm. Image size: 16 x 11.5 cm.

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