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Scarce Antique Map of the Middle East, Surrounded by Latin Text, 1624
Located in Langweer, NL
, surrounded by Latin text. The two insets show Israel and an oval world map. This map (from the last edition
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Antique 1620s Maps

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Paper

Old Original Portrait Depicting Matthias of Austria, Holy Roman Emperor, 1645
Located in Langweer, NL
toning. Latin text on verso, please study image carefully.
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Antique 1640s Prints

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Paper

'World Chronicle', 1st Edition, by Schedel & Wolgemut, Nurnberg, 1493
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
illustrations and Latin text By Hartmann Schedel, originally published: July 12, 1493 Illustrator: Michael
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier German Renaissance Books

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Paper

Illuminated psalter Psalm 31 manuscript
Located in London, GB
beautifully illuminated psalter page, including the Latin text of Psalm 31.
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19th Century Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Ink, Vellum

Delft, The Netherlands. Large apothecary jar in earthenware.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
decorated. Unicorns. Latin text ‘UNG. MEZEREI’ Dating: Early 20th century. Signed at the bottom. In
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Early 20th Century Dutch Jars

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Earthenware

A Rare and Old Trapezoidal Projection of the Ganges and Himalaya Range in India
Located in Langweer, NL
. The top of a large unnamed Sri Lanka appears at bottom. Latin text on verso. This map originates from
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Antique 16th Century Maps

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Paper

Stained Glass Church Doors 64" x 88"
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Latin text. Beautiful coloring and leaded designs depict Mary, Joseph and child, with angels. Bottom
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Early 20th Century Doors and Gates

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Stained Glass

Original Vintage Poster In Coke We Trust Lothar Gunther Buchheim Warrior Sailing
Located in London, GB
Civil War medal depicting crossed swords and the letters VS with an eagle at the top and the Latin text
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Vintage 1960s German Posters

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Paper

Rare 16th Century Original Handcolored Miniature Map of Java, Indonesia, 1616
Located in Langweer, NL
, especially in the north coast of Java. Latin text on the reverse.
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Antique 1610s Maps

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Paper

Antique Map of Sri Lanka with an unusual five-sided shape, circa 1606
Located in Langweer, NL
(including a large elephant with his manhout). Latin text on verso. Published circa 1606.
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Antique Early 17th Century Maps

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Paper

17th Century John Speed Map of the Barkshire Described, c.1616
By John Speed
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
380mm x 506mm, Latin text on reverse (pages 27-28, signature obscured by mount), mounted in gilt frame
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Antique 17th Century British Maps

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Paper

Hampshire County, Britain/England: A Map from Camden's" Britannia" in 1607
By John Norden
Located in Alamo, CA
British county maps, such as this one. This map includes text on the verso in Latin and no plate number
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Antique Early 17th Century English Maps

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Paper

1640 Joan Bleau Map Entitled"Diocecese de rheims et le pais de rethel, " Eic.a011
Located in Norton, MA
Reims and Rethel region of France from a Latin text edition of Blaeu's Atlas Novus. A nicely colored
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Antique 17th Century Dutch Maps

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Paper

Ca. 1578 Old Master Engraving "Siculus" After Jan vander Straet (Strandanus)
By Jan Van der Straet
Located in Chicago, IL
. Each bears it's title breed, centered upper edge, with two columns of brief explanatory Latin texts in
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16th Century Old Masters Animal Prints

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Engraving, Paper

Huy (Huum) Cityscape 1574: Historical Copper Engraving by Braun & Hogenberg
Located in Langweer, NL
**Subject:** Cityscape of Huy (Huum) **Verso:** Contains Latin text Detailed Description: This colored
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Antique 16th Century Maps

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Paper

Folio from Communion of Saints, Reading from the Book of St. Matthew.
Located in Fairlawn, OH
, Middle 15th century Latin Text: Rotunda or Round Gothic Script, square rhetorical neumes Sister folio
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15th Century and Earlier Old Masters Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

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Ink, Vellum

1612 Abraham Ortelius, Entitled "Lorraine, Lotharingiae, Nova Desciptio, " Ric008
Located in Norton, MA
was produced for over forty years. This particular impression is from a 1592 Latin text edition. This
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Antique 17th Century Dutch Maps

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Paper

Pastoral Engraving by Johann Jakob Kleinschmidt: Shepherd, Cattle, and Ruins
Located in Langweer, NL
fascination with pastoral scenes. Inscriptions: - Latin Text: > *Pinguias spectatur armentis pascua
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Antique 1730s Prints

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Paper

Old Original Engraving of Prussia on the Southeast Coast of the Baltic Sea, 1632
Located in Langweer, NL
wear, few small spots slightly affecting image. Latin text on verso. Please study image carefully.
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Antique 1630s Maps

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Paper

Antique Map of Denmark and Oldenburg ‘Germany’ by A. Ortelius, circa 1598
Located in Langweer, NL
monsters and sailing ships. Latin text on verso.
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Antique 16th Century Maps

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Paper

Imperium Romanum: A Detailed Map of the Roman Empire in its Zenith, 1880
Located in Langweer, NL
represent the famous Roman road network that facilitated trade and military movements. 5. **Latin Text and
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Antique 1880s Maps

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Paper

Superb Antique Map of the Province of Gelderland, the Netherlands, ca.1575
Located in Langweer, NL
the large title cartouche. Latin text on verso. Source unknown, to be determined. Artists and
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Antique 16th Century Maps

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Paper

1597 Abraham Ortelius Map Burgundy, France Entitled "Bvrgvndiae dvcatvs Ric.a010
Located in Norton, MA
years. This particular impression is from a 1592 Latin text edition. This map of Lorraine is based on
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Antique 16th Century Dutch Maps

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Paper

1592 Abraham Ortelius Map "Lorraine: Lotharingiae Nova Descripti, Ric.A005
Located in Norton, MA
years. This particular impression is from a 1592 Latin text edition. This map of Lorraine is based on
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Antique 16th Century Dutch Maps

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Paper

Antique Portrait of Matthias of Austria by Goltzius, 1645
Located in Langweer, NL
Engravers: Published by Balthasar Moretus, Antwerp. Condition: Very good, general age-related toning. Latin
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Antique 17th Century Prints

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Paper

Rare Antique Miniature Map of Pakistan, India and Cambaia, ca.1616
Located in Langweer, NL
very good condition, Latin text verso: Description De L'Inde Orientale.
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Antique 17th Century Maps

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Paper

Rare Antique Miniature Map of Pakistan, India and Cambaia, ca.1618
Located in Langweer, NL
very good condition, Latin text verso: Description De L'Inde Orientale.
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Antique 17th Century Maps

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Paper

Maria Theresa 800.silver pill box
Located in Braintree, GB
motifs and royal emblems, including the imperial eagle Inscription: "M. THERESIAD" and related Latin text
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Antique Late 18th Century European Sterling Silver

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Silver

AMERICAE - Sive Novi Orbis, Nova Descriptio
By Abraham Ortelius
Located in Santa Monica, CA
beautiful plate tone from the 3rd plate of 1587. With Latin text and "Promittis et Postell" at the 13th line
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16th Century Old Masters Landscape Prints

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Engraving

Antique Map of the City of Bolsward, Friesland in The Netherlands, c.1598
Located in Langweer, NL
map originates from ‘Urbium praecipuarum totius mundi liber quartus‘. Latin text on verso. Artists
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Antique 16th Century Maps

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Paper

Colorful and Decorative Miniature Map of India, Ceylon by Bertius 1616
Located in Langweer, NL
x 12 cm. Condition: Early 17th century engraving in very good condition, Latin text verso: On
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Antique 17th Century Maps

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Paper

Large Pair of Patinated and Gilt Bronze Atlas Figures
Located in London, GB
with Latin text. While each Atlas is formed from patinated bronze, the burdens they carry are crafted
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20th Century French Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Territorium Norimbergense - Antique Map of Nürnberg by Janssonius (1645-58)
Located in Langweer, NL
. Latin text on the reverse. Tape reinforcement is present on the reverse, likely for added support. Edges
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Antique 1650s Maps

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Paper

Pair of Late 20th Century Italian Hand Painted Porcelain Cache Pots on Stands
Located in Dallas, TX
, possibly representing a noble or aristocratic lineage. The banner beneath the shield contains Latin text
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Late 20th Century Italian Vases

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Porcelain

Frisian Cities Bolsward, Stavoren, Harlingen & Hindelopen, The Netherlands, 1598
Located in Langweer, NL
originates from ‘Urbium praecipuarum totius mundi liber quartus‘. Latin text on verso. Artists and
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Antique 16th Century Maps

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Paper

Flowering Henbane : A Besler 18th Century Hand-colored Botanical Engraving
Located in Alamo, CA
beautiful colorful engraving is printed on thick laid chain-linked paper. There is latin text on the verso
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Early 18th Century Academic Still-life Prints

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Engraving

1656 "La Souverainete de Sedan et de Raucourt, et la Prevoste de Doncheri Ric004
Located in Norton, MA
large title cartouche with the royal arms, a scale cartouche and coat of arms. Latin text on verso
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Antique 17th Century Dutch Maps

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Paper

1633 Map "La Souverainete De Sedan Et De Raucourt, Et La Prevoste Ric0011
Located in Norton, MA
with the royal arms, a scale cartouche and coat of arms. Latin text on verso. Artists and Engravers
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Antique 17th Century Dutch Maps

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Paper

Old Map Focusing on the Wine Region of Metz, the Moselle Region of France, 1657
Located in Langweer, NL
-related toning. Minor foxing but mostly outside the image, Latin text on verso. Please study image
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Antique 1650s Maps

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Paper

Decorative and Detailed Original Antique Map of Switzerland, 1657
Located in Langweer, NL
. Minor foxing, Latin text on verso. Please study image carefully.
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Antique 1650s Maps

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Paper

Buttercup Flowers: A Besler 18th Century Hand-colored Botanical Engraving
Located in Alamo, CA
on thick laid chain-linked paper. There is latin text on the verso. There are central horizontal
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Early 18th Century Academic Still-life Prints

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Engraving

Antique Portrait of Charles III by Goltzius, 1645
Located in Langweer, NL
: Published by Balthasar Moretus, Antwerp. Condition: Very good, general age-related toning. Latin text on
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Antique 17th Century Prints

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Paper

Antique Portrait of Constantine IV by Goltzius, 1645
Located in Langweer, NL
. Latin text on verso, please study image carefully. Date: 1645 Overall size: 22.5 x 36.2 cm. Image
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Antique 17th Century Prints

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Paper

Antique Portrait of Anastasius i by Goltzius, 1645
Located in Langweer, NL
: Published by Balthasar Moretus, Antwerp. Condition: Very good, general age-related toning. Latin text on
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Antique 17th Century Prints

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Paper

Ingenious Destruction: Fire Ship Design of the Eighty Years' War, 1632
Located in Langweer, NL
the ship towards its target. The Latin text in the image provided seems to describe technical
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Antique 1630s Prints

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Paper

Antique Map of the French Province Maine, Showing Le Mans, Alencon Etc., Ca1640
Located in Langweer, NL
map, along the green border line. Latin text on verso, please study image carefully.
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Antique 1640s Maps

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Paper

Antique Map of Friesland and Groningen, Provinces of the Netherlands, 1628
Located in Langweer, NL
. Artist: Engraved by A. Goos. Condition: Good, general age-related toning. Latin text in verso, minor
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Antique 17th Century Maps

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Paper

Antique Map of Friesland, The Netherlands, 1638
Located in Langweer, NL
, general age-related toning. Minor wear, repair on folding line. Latin text on verso. Please study image
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Antique 17th Century Maps

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Paper

Set of Three 18th Century Vellum Sunday Sermon Books
By Vivien, R.P. Michael, Alfonso Maria De Liguori
Located in valatie, NY
York: 1707. Vellum soft cover with latin text. 438 pp. and 448 pp. The books in two volumes have what
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Antique 18th Century Italian Books

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Paper, Animal Skin

1634 Mercator/Jansson Map: Eastern Austria with Vienna, Hand-Colored
Located in Langweer, NL
includes two decorative cartouches and Latin text on the reverse. Originally engraved for Jan Jansson's
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Antique 1630s Maps

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Paper

1616 Bertius Map of Sumatra, Singapore and the Straits of Malacca
Located in Langweer, NL
attractive old-time coloring. Latin text on the reverse side adds to its historical allure, making it a
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Antique Early 17th Century Maps

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Paper

Antique Portrait of Constantine VI and His Mother Irene by Goltzius, 1645
Located in Langweer, NL
-related toning. Latin text on verso, please study image carefully. Date: 1645 Overall size: 22.8 x 36.2
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Antique 17th Century Prints

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Paper

Antique Portrait of Leo III the Isaurian by Goltzius, 1645
Located in Langweer, NL
toning. Latin text on verso, please study image carefully. Date: 1645 Overall size: 22.7 x 36.1 cm
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Antique 17th Century Prints

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Paper

Antique Portrait of Ferdinand II by Goltzius, 1645
Located in Langweer, NL
good, general age-related toning. Latin text on verso, please study image carefully. Date: 1645
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Antique 17th Century Prints

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Paper

Portrait of Henry III or Henry of Winchester, King of England, Lord of Ireland
Located in Langweer, NL
Engravers: Published by Balthasar Moretus, Antwerp. Condition: Very good, general age-related toning. Latin
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Antique 17th Century Prints

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Paper

1646 Jansson Map Entitled "Procinvia Connactiae, " Ric.a006
Located in Norton, MA
CONNAVGT 490 x 380From vol 4 of Jansson's Atlas Novus 1646, published in Amsterdam with Latin text. Two
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Antique 17th Century Unknown Maps

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Paper

1636 Jansson Map of Ireland Entitled "Comitatus Lageniae, " Ric.a007
Located in Norton, MA
CONNAVGT 490 x 380From vol 4 of Jansson's Atlas Novus 1646, published in Amsterdam with Latin text. Two
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Antique 17th Century Unknown Maps

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Paper

Antique Print of the University of Franeker by Winsemius, 1622
Located in Langweer, NL
margin. Latin text on verso. Please study image carefully. Date: 1622 Overall size: 19 x 19.5 cm
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Antique 17th Century Prints

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Paper

Antique Book, Ovid's Art of Love, English, Roman Period, Bound, Regency, C.1824
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
notable writers such as Dryden and Congreve Presented in English from the original Latin text across 238
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Antique Early 19th Century British Regency Books

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Paper

Besler Hand-colored Botanical Engraving of Flowering Tulip & Wild Garlic Plants
Located in Alamo, CA
laid chain-linked paper. There is latin text on the verso. There is a pinpoint hole in the periphery on
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Early 18th Century Academic Still-life Prints

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Engraving

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