Algerie Algerine 1961 et seq. Offeset print 47 x 33 cm.
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Algerie Algerine 1961 et seq. offeset print 47 x 33 cm. Framed.

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Algerie Algerine 1961 et seq. offeset print 47 x 33 cm.

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Estim. 250 - 500 EUR

ESQUER (Gabriel): Iconographie historique de l'Algérie depuis le XVIe siècle jusqu'à 1871. 1830-1930 - Collection du centenaire de l'Algérie. Paris, Plon, 1929. Three portfolios. 34 by 45.5 cm. (4)-XL-113 pages and 66 plates; (4) and 151 plates; (4) and 137 plates. Complete with 354 plates. In publisher's portfolios, half gray percaline, with 3 laces. Good overall condition, but foxing on portfolios, on text pages, having spared the engravings (except for a few, in margins only). The plates comprise 1,011 illustrations of paintings, drawings, prints, popular images, sculptures and medals, representing portraits, city views and views of the country. Over a thousand documents collected by archivist and paleographer Gabriel Esquer (1876-1961), administrator of the Bibliothèque nationale d'Alger. Preceded by a study of Algerian historical iconography, with notes on the documents reproduced and tables. The bulk of the publication is made up of works (paintings, drawings, prints, popular images, sculptures, medals, etc.) inspired by events, portraits, city views and aspects of the country. The works reproduced have been chosen not for their artistic merit, but for their documentary value. The most important iconographic source relating the history of Algeria. Volume I: 16th century - 1826 Volume II: 1827 to 1837 Volume III: 1838 to 1871.

Estim. 90 - 140 EUR

Statistics and documents relating to the sénatus-consulte on Arab property. 1863. Paris, Imprimerie Impériale, 1863. One volume. 15 by 23.5 cm. 544 pages. Modern red half-chagrin, 5-rib spine, cover preserved. Perfect condition of binding, scattered foxing in text. Rare first edition of this collection of documents on Algeria 33 years after its conquest. It contains -Rapport du Ministre de la Guerre sur le projet de sénatus-consulte; projet de sénatus-consulte; exposé des motifs du projet présenté au Sénat. -Discussions concerning Algeria: in the Senate (Arab property), in the Corps législatif (Algerian railroads, tonnage rights). -Surveys on trade and navigation in Algeria. -Current state of Algeria: civil administration, army and navy.

Estim. 30 - 50 EUR

[ALGERIA] Four framed engravings: - View of Belida from Algiers, 18x24.5 cm - Place d'Alger, 13x20 cm - Bazaar of the fig tree, Algiers, 15x20 cm - View of the port of Algiers, 16x25 cm

Estim. 20 - 40 EUR

Suite of twelve framed prints depicting French troops in Algeria Late 19th century Sight: approx. 18x13 cm Spotting, wetness

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