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"Topographica Repraesentatio Barbarici Portus et Urbis Munitae Oran... / Wahrhaffte Abbildung der Barbarischen Vestung Oran...", Homann Heirs
Subject: Oran, Algeria
Period: 1732 (dated)
Publication:
Color: Hand Color
Size:
21.5 x 18.3 inches
54.6 x 46.5 cm
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Very interesting chart of the city of Oran and the surrounding coastline on the Barbary coast. The top portion is a bird's eye view of the fort and city and at the bottom is a view as seen from the sea. There are numerous different types of ships and boats, including a battle scene. A lettered key identifies a number of locations on the chart and view.
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Condition: B+
Full contemporary color on a watermarked sheet with an archivally repaired tear that enters 1.5" into the image at bottom right and light dampstains and soiling along the edges of the sheet. A couple of tears in the bottom margin have been repaired with paper on recto.
Estimate: $140 - $170
Current High Bid:
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Reserve: Reserve Not Met
Next Bid: $70
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