800.17 - Oran Munita Urbs et Comodus Port in Ora Maritima Barbariae et Proprie in Regno Telensin .., ca 1740, by Matthias Seutter, Augsburg
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This splendid visual presentation typifies the style and format of a series of birds-eye-views and panoramic depictions of major cities and ports published in Germany during the eighteenth century. At the top is a map of the coastline showing the fortifications of the Algerian port of Oran with Algeria noted in shaded relief. At the bottom is a coastal view with a fleet of masted ships approaching the coast. The print is beautifully embellished with a large allegorical; title cartouche featuring Zeus and surrounded by indigenous natives and European adventurers. See also map 800.08 with a similar view. The print is hand colored, rated Excellent (see our rating criteria on the Home Page) with a dark impression and three short tears at the papers edge at the bottom, repaired on the verso with archival materials. It measures approximately ( 21.5″ x 19.1″ – 54.7 X 48.6 cm)