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Period: 18th Century and Earlier
Antique Hand-Coloured Map of India, Sri Lanka, Maldives, ca.1599
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: Tabula Asiae XI - 1599 Very old and decorative map of India, Sri Lanka and the Maledives. Put this map in a frame on the wall and amaze your visitors. This original engravi...
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Original Antique Map of the Netherlands Incl Amsterdam, Leiden and Haarlem, 1700
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled ‘Rhinolandiae Amsterlandiae et circumjacent (..)’. Map of the regions of Rijnland and Amstelland in the Netherlands, including the cities of Amsterdam, Leiden ...
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Beautiful Antique Map of the French Coast, from St. Valeri to Dieppe, 1720
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map France titled 'Les Embouchures de la Somme et de Bresle Riv. ou est St. Valeri, Eu et Dieppe'. Beautiful map of the French coast, fr...
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Old Copper Engraving of the Port City Dabhol in India, 1757
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Dabul'. Old print of the port city Dabhol in India. In the 15th and 16th centuries, Dabul was an opulent Muslim trade center. Around 1660 it was annexed to th...
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Rare Print of Genesis in the Old Testament; Adam and Eve Eating the Apple, 1674
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print, titled: 'Lussa dei sumpto violantur ab arbore pomo, Efficit hoc tacitis vipera saeua dolis.' This original antique print shows a scene from Genesis in the Old Test...
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Coast of Northumberland, England, Incl the Holy & Farne Islands, Etc, 1693
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Holy Island, Staples and Barwick.' A map of the coast of Northumberland, England. This map includes Holy Island, Buckton, Sunderland and the Farne Islands. Th...
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Original Antique Plan of the Dutch Settlement at Chinsura-Hooghly, India, 1746
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print, titled: 'Plan de la Loge Hollandoise d'Ougly'. A plan of the Dutch settlement at Chinsura-Hooghly, India. This print originates from Prevost's 'Histoire Generale d...
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Old Print of Farmers Harvesting Cinnamon on the Island Ceylon or Sri Lanka, 1672
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print, titled: 'Hoe men de Caneel schilt opt Eyland Ceylon.' This rare original plate shows a group of farmers harvesting cinnamon on the island of Ceylon / Sri Lanka. Du...
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Antique Map of Java and Madura Island, Indonesia, c.1760
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Idee de l'Isle de Java.' Well engraved and attractive chart of the island shows all principal harbors and coastal details, plus rivers, mountains and volcanoe...
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Old Original Handcoloured Map of the Former Province of Perche, France, ca.1640
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Perchensis Comitatus - La Perche compte'. Old map of the former province of Perche, France. Until the French Revolution, Perche was bounded by four ancient te...
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Portrait of the Jesuit Willem 'Guilielmus' Cuperus, Published 1740
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print, titled: 'P. Guilielmus Cuperus (…)' - Portrait of the Jesuit Willem (Guilielmus) Cuperus (1686 - 1741). Source unknown, to be determined. Artists and Engravers: ...
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Two Charts of The English Channel, Each Adorned with Nice Compass Roses, ca.1700
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Hydrographia Canalis Marini Inter Angliam et Galiiam de Fluentis.' Sheet with with two charts of the English Channel, each adorned with beautiful compass rose...
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Original Antique Print of People Playing Games in Flanders, Belgium, 1774
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'La récréation Flamande'. Original antique print of people playing games in Flanders, Belgium. Published 1774. Artists and En...
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Old Map of North India From Kandahar East to Burma 'Pegu' and South to Goa, 1776
Located in Langweer, NL
Description: Antique map titled 'Indes Iere Feuille'. Old map of northern India. Covers the subcontinent from Kandahar east as far as Burma (Pegu) and south to just past Goa. Nam...
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Antique Map of the West Coast of America with Island Views, ca.1784
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Views on the West Coast of America (..)'. Coastal views of various islands of the American coast. Originates from an edition of Cook's Voyages. Artists ...
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Antique Map of Juan Fernandez, Chile, c.1740
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'l'Ile de Juan Fernandes dans la Mer du Sud (..)'. This map depicts Juan Fernandez Island in the Southern Sea. Source unknown, to be determined. Artists and En...
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Antique Engravring of Different Artillery like Bullets, Cannons, Bombs, c.1769
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled ‚Tab IX. von der Artillerie‘. This print depicts many different artillery like bullets, cannons, bombs and many more. German subtitles. Artists and Engra...
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Antique Sea Chart of Hudson Bay and Arctic Canada by Van Keulen, circa 1681
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Pascaarte vande Noorderzee Custen van America (..)'. Sea chart of Hudson Bay and Arctic Canada. Compass roses, loxodromic lines, and ships decorate the oceans and...
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Antique Print of a Great Hall by Campbell, 1725
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Section of the Great Hall of my Invention being a Cube of 40 feet'. Section of a Great Hall. This print originates from 'Vitruvius...
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Antique Print of a Wounded Telephos, After Consulting the Oracle of Delphi, 1733
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Telephe Guéri par la Rouille (..)'. This print depicts Telephus cured by the rust of the same spear that had wounded him. Telephos was one of the Heraclidae...
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Original Copper-Engraving of Westergo, Part of Friesland, the Netherlands, 1744
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Westergo'. Original antique map of Westergo, part of the province of Friesland, the Netherlands. Published 1744. Artists and engravers: Isaak Tirion (1705 ...
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Antique Map of Germany from a 17th Century Pocket Atlas, 1685
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Nova Totius Germaniae descriptio.' Miniature map of Germany, from the pocket atlas 'Introductionis in Universam Geographiam tam Veterem...
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Antique Engraving of Thomas Müntzer, a Reformation-Era German Theologian, 1701
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique portrait titled 'Thomas Muntzer'. Portrait of Thomas Müntzer. Thomas Müntzer was an early Reformation-era German theologian, who became a rebel leader during the Peasants' War. He turned against Luther with several anti-Lutheran writings, and supported the Anabaptists. In the Battle of Frankenhausen, Müntzer and his followers were defeated. He was captured, tortured and decapitated. This print originates from 'Historie der kerken en ketteren van den beginne des Nieuwen Testaments tot aan het jaar onses Heeren 1688 ... In het Neederduyts vertaald' by G. Arnold. Artists and Engravers: Gottfried Arnold (1666 – 1714) was a German Lutheran...
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Antique Print of the Office of the Earl of Abercorn in Ireland or Scotland, 1770
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Elevation of the Earl of Abercorn's Offices (..)'. Old engraving of the office of the Earl of Abercorn. James Hamilton, 8th Earl of Abercorn PC (Ire) (22 Oc...
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Antique Copper Engraved Map of Germany in the Early 18th Century, c.1740
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map Germany titled 'Allemagne'. Rare miniature map of Germany and surroundings. Also depicting the Baltic Sea and the Gulf of Venice. S...
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Old Original Map of the Philippines and Part of Indonesia 'Spice Islands', 1744
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Nieuwe Kaart van de Filippynsche, Ladrones, Moluccos of Specery Eilanden, als mede Celebes etc'. Old map of the Philippines and part of Indonesia. Originates ...
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Original Colored Antique Map of Utrecht & Surroundings, The Netherlands, c1690
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Tabula nova Provinciae Ultrajectinae quam jussu Nob: hujus Dominij Ordinum Emensus est Bernardus du Roy'. Map of the region of Utrecht, The Netherlands. This ...
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Engraving of an 18th-Century Measuring Device, Based on Double Reflection, C1780
Located in Langweer, NL
"Occasus Ortus" This engraving illustrates an 18th-century measuring device. The instrument, built after the principle of the double reflection, allowed precise observations wi...
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Remarkable Map of the Alsace Region and Nova Zembla, Russia, ca.1700
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Chorographia Alsatiae.' Map of the Alsace region and Nova Zembla, printed for Scherer's 'Atlas Novus' (1702-1710). Scherer's 'Atlas Novus' forms an important ...
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Print of the Interior of the Governor General's Home on Java (Indonesia), 1739
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Ein Prospect der Gallerie, von des General-Gouverneurs Wohnung, nach dem Versammlungs-Saal derer Herren Rathen von Indien.' View of the interior of the Governor General's home on Java (Indonesia). It shows the ceiling painting and row of columns leading to the ornate door...
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Jousting Tournament in Japan, Held to Honor Toyotomi Hideyoshi in Jurazu, 1669
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print, untitled. A jousting tournament in Japan, held to honor Taicosama (Toyotomi Hideyoshi ?) in Jurazu. Arnoldus Montanus' "Gedenkwaerdig...
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Antique Map of South American, The West Indies & Most of Africa, Ca.1775
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Carte pour Servir a l' Histoire Philosophique et Politique des Etablissemens et du Commerce des Europeens dans les deux Indes'. This map is roughly centered o...
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Detailed Map of Southeast Asia From the Tip of Cambodia to Java, 1739
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Nieuwe kaart van de Sundasche Eilanden als Borneo, Sumatra en Groot Iava & c'. Detailed map of Southeast Asia, extending from the tip of Cambodia to Java. Thi...
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Charming Decorative Miniature Map of Russia, from an Old Pocket Atlas, 1685
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Russia cum Consinijs'.' Charming miniature map of Russia, from the pocket atlas 'Introductionis in Universam Geographiam tam Veterem quam novam .. Acessit P. ...
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Antique Map of the Caspian Sea, Uzbekistan, Northern Persia Etc, C.1735
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Nova Maris Caspii et Regions Usbeck (..).' Detailed map of Central Asia centered on the Caspian Sea, showing Uzbekistan to the east of ...
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Old Map Focusing on the Wine Region of Metz, the Moselle Region of France, 1657
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map of France titled 'Territorium Metense'. Old map focusing on the wine region surrounding Metz, in the Moselle region of France. This map originates from 'Atlas Novus, ...
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Antique Map Dedicated to British Merchants Trading to North America, ca.1746
Located in Langweer, NL
Description: Antique map titled 'A New Chart of the Coast of New England, Nova Scotia, New France or Canada, with the islands of Newfoundland, Capte Breton, St John's (..)'. Map stre...
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Antique Map of New Ireland Island in the Bismarck Archipelago, New Guinea, 1772
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Nova Hibernia'. Antique map of New Ireland, an island in the Bismarck Archipelago, New Guinea. Lying just north of New Britain, from which it is separated by St. ...
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Antique Hand-Colored Map of Western Russia and Ukraine, c.1680
Located in Langweer, NL
Description: Antique map titled 'Novissima et Accuratissima Totius Russiae vulgo Muscoviae Tabula'. Antique map of Western Russia and Ukraine, published by Justus Danckerts. The ma...
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Print of Religious Punishments with the Sword and Fire, Incl Decapitating, 1731
Located in Langweer, NL
Two religious images on one sheet titled 'De straf met het Zwaard' and 'De Straf der Verbranding'. Punishment with the sword and fire. This print depicts religious punishments and or...
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Antique Print of a Building Design in Theatrical Style to Paul Methnuen, 1725
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'This new design of my invention in the Theatrical style (..)'. View of a new building design in theatrical style to Paul Methnuen principal Secretary of Sta...
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Antique Double Hemisphere World Map with California as an Island, 1710
Located in Langweer, NL
Description: Antique map titled 'De Werelt Caart'. First state (out of three) antique double hemisphere world map from a Dutch bible by Cornelis D...
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Decorative and Detailed Original Antique Map of Switzerland, 1657
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map of Switzerland titled 'Helvetiae Rhetiae & Valesiae'. Decorative and detailed map of Switzerland. This map originates from 'Atlas Novus, Sive Theatrum Orbis Orbis Ter...
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Original Very Old Hand-Colored Map of Limousin or Limoges, France, ca.1600
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Totius Lemovici et Confinium (..).' - A handsome and detailed map of Limousin/Limoges, prepared by the well-known engraver, Petrus Kaerius. With an insert view ...
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Antique Map of France by Homann Heirs, c.1745
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Gallia Postarum geographice designata in qua Cursus Postarum Secundum Statum (..)'. Unusual postal map of France, with coat of arms. Very detailed map showing all...
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Antique Map of Juan Fernandez Island by Anson, c.1740
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Plan de la Côte du N.E. de l 'Ile de Juan Fernandes'. Map of the northeast coast of the island of Juan Fernandez with Cumberland Bay, South America. In 1740 Ans...
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California, Alaska and Mexico: 18th Century Hand-Colored Map by de Vaugondy
By Didier Robert de Vaugondy
Located in Alamo, CA
This an 18th century hand-colored map of the western portions of North America entitled "Carte de la Californie et des Pays Nord-Ouest separés de l'Asie par le détroit d'Anian, extra...
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Map of East Friesland, The Netherlands & the Area Emden & Norden, Germany, 1635
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Typus Frisiae Orientalis.' Map of East Friesland and the area around Emden and Norden. Large inset map of the mouth of the Amasis River. The map is decorated with a large title cartouche and two large coats of arms...
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Antique View of The N.W. side of Saypan and one of The Ladrones Islands, 1757
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Vue de deux des Iles des Larrons - Gezigt van twee der Eilanden Ladrones (..)'. View of two Ladrones Islands; View of the N.W. side of Saypan, one of the La...
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Antique Copper Engraving of an Italian Vineyard and a Farm, ca.1785
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Vue de la Vigne a l'Italienne (..)'. Copper engraving of an Italian vineyard and a farm. This print originates from 'Jardins ...
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Rare 17th Century Baroque Cabinet, South Germany Probably Augsburg, Wunderkammer
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
A small architectural table cabinet, veneered in walnut and mulberry, the centre doors enclosing an arrangement of nine various sized drawers with bone knobs, behind a central door a...
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Finely Detailed Map Covering Northern Italy, Austria, Slovenia & Croatia, c.1690
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Exactissima Tabula, qua tam Danubii Fluvii Pars Superior'. Very finely detailed map covering the region of northern Italy, Austria, Slovenia and Croatia. The ...
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Print of Maps of Islands of the South Pacific, Incl. Pitcairn & Dusky Bay, 1788
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Esquisse de la Bay Dusky, Dans La Nouvelle Zeelande / I. Pitcairn / Isles de Wallis / I Turtle / I des Cocos and Traitres / Palmerston I. / I. Suavage / I. D'Hervey/ Havre Pickersgill / I de Pasques.' Detailed set of maps of the islands of the South Pacific...
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Antique Map of Morocco Showing Towns of Marakesh, Taradant and Fez, 1636
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Fezzae et Marocchi regna Africae Celeberrima'. Map of Morocco, showing large fortified towns of Marakesh, Taradante and Fez, towns, mountains, rivers, lakes, etc....
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Original Antique Map of the Region of Torneå 'Tornio' in Northern Finland, 1759
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Carte des Environs de Tornea'. Original antique map of the region of Torneå (or Tornio), in northern Finland. This print originates from volume 19 of 'Histoir...
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Large South Pacific Tridacna Gigas Clam Shell
Located in Copenhagen, K
Large South Pacific Tridacna Gigas Clam shell The shell is in very good condition and with a beautiful pink tint.  
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Rare Etching of a Warrior Standing and Leaning on a Long Sword, ca.1658
Located in Langweer, NL
Etching of a warrior standing and leaning on a long sword. Originates from a figurine series 1653-1658, signed with his monogram. Artists and engravers: Sa...
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Original Antique Detailed Map of the Rhine and Moselle River Regions, ca.1680
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Tabula Geographica qui Pars Meridionalis sive Superior Rheni, Mosae et Mosellae (..).' Detailed map of the Rhine and Moselle River regions and contigous parts...
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