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Auction 202, Lot 674

"Partie de la Barbarie, ou est le Royaume d'Alger Divise en ses Provinces. Partie du Biledulgerid, ou sont Tergorarin, Zeb, &c...", Sanson/Mariette

Subject: Northern Africa, Algeria

Period: 1655 (dated)

Publication: Cartes Generales de Toutes les Parties du Monde…

Color: Hand Color

Size:
21.2 x 15.2 inches
53.8 x 38.6 cm
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Nice map covering the region of present-day northern Algeria. The topography is shown to be quite mountainous with numerous oases located and shown in the European manner of forests. The title is engraved on a drape-style cartouche. Engraved by Joannes Some and published in Paris by Pierre Mariette.

References: Pastoureau, SANSON V A [15].

Condition: A

A fine impression with contemporary outline color with later color added to the decorative elements, on a sheet with a bunch of grapes medallion watermark. The centerfold has been reinforced with tissue on verso, and there is a minor extraneous vertical fold.

Estimate: $120 - $150

Sold for: $70

Closed on 2/12/2025

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