Africa · 19th century
€ 105
One of a kind: this is the sheet in the photographs. Ships from Langweer, the Netherlands.
Antique map titled 'Province de Constantine'. Old map of the province of Constantine, Algeria. The Department of Constantine existed from 1848 to 1962 and was one of the three administrative districts of French Algeria. The lower left quadrant contains a legend while the top and bottom of the map includes decorative engravings illustrating the Algerian landscape, the town of Oran, and the activities of the locals. This map originates from 'Géographie Universelle Atlas-Migeon' by J. Migeon.
Artists and Engravers: Published by J. Migeon. Reviewed by A. Vuillemin. Alexandre Vuillemin (1812-1880) was a cartographer and an book editor based in Paris, France.
Condition: Good, age-related toning. Please study image carefully.
Date: 1880
Overall size: 34.5 x 47.5 cm.
Image size: 29 x 43 cm.
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