Algerii Saracenorum Urbis Fortissimae
Title/Content of Map: Algerii Saracenorum Urbis Fortissimae
Date: 1572
Cartographer: Braun & Hogenberg
Material/Medium: Paper
Size: 19 x 13.75 inches
Provenance: Classical IMages Dec 2003 Australia
This plate of Algiers depicts the formidably fortified town in a low bird's-eye view, with a figure bottom left dressed in a turban and kaftan, the colouring of which matches that of the surrounding countryside. The fortress-like layout of the town conveniently located on a harbour features a well-laid out Old Town with five mosques, including, in the foreground, the Great Mosque (Q) from the 11th century. While Algiers belonged to the Kingdom of Aragon after the Reconquista in 1492, in the early 16th century many Moors, Moriscos and Corsairs made Algiers and Tunis their base. Among others Ferdinand, the Catholic, campaigned against their piracy; on the other side the Turks helped the North Africans and, with the exception of Morocco, the land became part of the Ottoman Empire in 1518-1519. Algiers is today the capital of Algeria, in which approximately 2.2 million people live.
This Auction is for the UNFRAMED map only! This item is currently custom framed with high quality wood and acid free materials. The map is set between two pieces of glass which serve a dual purpose, for conservation allowing it to be viewed, it also allows the verso on the backside of the map to be read. If you would like to purchase this map as it is conservation framed please message the auctioneers the additional cost is $390.00 Framed 28.5w x 24.5h inches
Reserve: $450.00
Shipping:
Domestic: Flat-rate of $15.00 to anywhere within the contiguous U.S.
International: Foreign shipping rates are determined by destination.
Combined shipping: Please ask about combined shipping for multiple lots before bidding.
Location: This item ships from Nevada
Your purchase is protected:
Photos, descriptions, and estimates were prepared with the utmost care by a fully certified expert and appraiser. All items in this sale are guaranteed authentic.
In the rare event that the item did not conform to the lot description in the sale, Jasper52 specialists are here to help. Buyers may return the item for a full refund provided you notify Jasper52 within 5 days of receiving the item.
Condition Report: Very Good Original Color
View it on
Estimate
Time, Location
Auction House
Title/Content of Map: Algerii Saracenorum Urbis Fortissimae
Date: 1572
Cartographer: Braun & Hogenberg
Material/Medium: Paper
Size: 19 x 13.75 inches
Provenance: Classical IMages Dec 2003 Australia
This plate of Algiers depicts the formidably fortified town in a low bird's-eye view, with a figure bottom left dressed in a turban and kaftan, the colouring of which matches that of the surrounding countryside. The fortress-like layout of the town conveniently located on a harbour features a well-laid out Old Town with five mosques, including, in the foreground, the Great Mosque (Q) from the 11th century. While Algiers belonged to the Kingdom of Aragon after the Reconquista in 1492, in the early 16th century many Moors, Moriscos and Corsairs made Algiers and Tunis their base. Among others Ferdinand, the Catholic, campaigned against their piracy; on the other side the Turks helped the North Africans and, with the exception of Morocco, the land became part of the Ottoman Empire in 1518-1519. Algiers is today the capital of Algeria, in which approximately 2.2 million people live.
This Auction is for the UNFRAMED map only! This item is currently custom framed with high quality wood and acid free materials. The map is set between two pieces of glass which serve a dual purpose, for conservation allowing it to be viewed, it also allows the verso on the backside of the map to be read. If you would like to purchase this map as it is conservation framed please message the auctioneers the additional cost is $390.00 Framed 28.5w x 24.5h inches
Reserve: $450.00
Shipping:
Domestic: Flat-rate of $15.00 to anywhere within the contiguous U.S.
International: Foreign shipping rates are determined by destination.
Combined shipping: Please ask about combined shipping for multiple lots before bidding.
Location: This item ships from Nevada
Your purchase is protected:
Photos, descriptions, and estimates were prepared with the utmost care by a fully certified expert and appraiser. All items in this sale are guaranteed authentic.
In the rare event that the item did not conform to the lot description in the sale, Jasper52 specialists are here to help. Buyers may return the item for a full refund provided you notify Jasper52 within 5 days of receiving the item.
Condition Report: Very Good Original Color
Estimate
Time, Location
Auction House
