Rare Antique Print-ALGIERS-ALGERIA-AFRICA-PORT-BARBARY-Pieter van der Aa-1725

Description: The Prints CollectorOriginal Antique Maps and Prints ABOUT US VISIT OUR STORE Rare Antique Print-ALGIERS-ALGERIA-AFRICA-PORT-BARBARY-Pieter van der Aa-1725 Description: This plate originates from the very scarse: 'La galerie agreable du monde (...). Tome premier des d'Afrique.', published by P. van der Aa, Leyden, c. 1725. This famous work was published in 66 parts and is the biggest print / map book ever published. Van der Aa incorporated plates by other publishers such as Blaeu, Visscher, de Wit, meurs, Halma, Mortier, Allard in this work and often added broad decorative borders. Probably the costliest and complete universal geographic work ever produced. It is said that only 100 copies were printed. Ref: Koeman Aa9; Phillips 2780 note. This plate was originally published in 'Les Forces de l'Europe (...).', by Nicolas de Fer, Paris, 1693. Artists and Engravers: Pieter van der Aa (Leiden 1659-1733) was a Dutch publisher best known for preparing maps and atlases. The Galerie Agreable contains plates and maps by the best Dutch engravers: Luiken, Goeree, Mulder, Stoopendaal, Aldert Meijer, Romeyn de Hooghe, ao. Subject: Map : 'Le Port d' Alger'. (The port of Algiers.) This plate shows the port of Algiers, Algeria in Northern Africa. With compass rose.Condition: Excellent. General age related toning and occasional light staining from handling. Paper edge uncut and thus irregular and with occasional minimal tears. Two small tears near the middle fold backed by paper.Size (in cm): The overall size is ca. 49.5 x 38.5 cm. The image size is ca. 27 x 20.5 cm.Size (in inch): The overall size is ca. 19.5 x 15.2 inch. The image size is ca. 10.6 x 8.1 inch.Medium: Copperplate engraving on a verge type hand laid paper with watermark. Original folds. Authenticity 100% guaranteed.Location: B40-29 ThePrintsCollector - LaurentiusOldMasterPrintsFrans LaurentiusMargo van Latum-van Dongen, Frank van LatumLocated in Zeeland (Noord-Brabant) - The Netherlands Free worldwide shipping on all orders of $70 or more.We ship our items to all locations worldwide.We ship within two business days upon receipt of payment.We ship by registered mail. Insurance is included. GO TO OUR STORE and explore our huge collection of fine antique maps and prints. We only accept payments via Paypal.Combined orders are possible! We will send a Paypal invoice on request!THE PRINTSCOLLECTOR GUARANTEES ITEMS SOLD THROUGH EBAY ARE GENUINE ORIGINALANTIQUE PRINTS IN THE CONDITION/TECHNIC AS DESCRIBED. ITEMS CAN BE RETURNED WITHIN 30 DAYS.

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Location: Zeeland

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