Views of Algeria before 1830: Algiers from the Sea

Algeria · 1930 · 5c

This stamp is the first in a four-part series depicting historical views of Algeria prior to the French conquest in 1830. The design features a painting of Algiers as seen from the sea, showcasing the city's prominent architecture, including the Casbah and various mosques, with traditional sailing vessels in the harbor. The artwork captures a romanticized vision of the city's past.

Issued in 1930, this series commemorated the centenary of the French conquest of Algeria. The stamps highlighted the region's history and scenery from a colonial perspective, celebrating a century of French rule.