Views of Africa · 17th century
€ 240
Original antique · The actual sheet photographed · Certificate of authenticity on request · Sold unframed · Worldwide shipping from € 15 (rates)
General age-related toning and some stains. German text on verso. Please review the images for further condition details.
Antique print Algeria titled 'Tot Argier in Barbarye'. This print depicts a gate of the city of Algiers, including multiple figures. 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: 16.5 x 12 cm.
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