This large
fine beautifully hand coloured original antique map
and view of the City of Oran & Environs in the North
African country of Algeria, as it was being captured by
the Spanish in 1732, was published by Homann Heirs in ca
1735.
Chart of the environs of
Oran in Algeria, with a panorama of the city and
environs, decorated with several sailing battle ships.
In 1509 Spain captured Oran from the Moors, but in 1708,
with Spain disadvantaged by the War of the Spanish
Succession, they were driven out by the Turkish Bey,
Mustapha Ben Youssef. In 1732 José Carrillo de Albornoz,
1st Duke of Montemar (1671-1747), recaptured Oran,
causing this map to be published, after which the
Spanish held the city until 1792. When the Spanish saw
no point in keeping it, when it was handed over to the
Bey of Algiers (Ref: Tooley; M&B)
General
Description:
Paper thickness and quality: - Heavy and stable
Paper color: - off white
Age of map color: - Original
Colors used: - Yellow, green, blue, pink
General color appearance: - Authentic
Paper size: -
24 1/2in x
21 1/4in
(620mm x 540mm)
Plate size: - 22 1/2in x 19
1/2in
(570mm x 500mm)
Margins: - Min 1/2in (12mm)
Imperfections:
Margins: - None
Plate area: - None
Verso: - None
If you wish to discuss this or any other item
please email or call - good luck, Simon.
Classical Images
61 (0) 409 551910 Tel
simon@classicalimages.com
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