Views of Algeria before 1830

Algeria · 1930 · Various

This definitive series, issued for the centenary of French rule, depicts various historical views of Algeria as it appeared before the French conquest in 1830. The designs are based on early 19th-century drawings and paintings, showcasing cities like Algiers and Constantine, historical figures such as Hussein Dey, and scenes of daily life and military events.

Issued in 1930 to commemorate 100 years of French Algeria, this set romanticized the pre-colonial era from a French perspective, serving as both a historical retrospective and a justification of the colonial mission.