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Period: 16th Century
Original Antique Plan of Rouffach, France, with Chateau d'Isenbourgh, 1588
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Die Statt Rufach mit sampt dem Schloss Isenburg (..)'.
Original antique bird's-eye view plan of Rouffach, France, with Chateau d'Isenbourg. This map originate...
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Antique 16th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
Rare Attractive Antique Map of Asia, India, Sri Lanka, Maldives, 1599
Located in Langweer, NL
Original Antique map of Asia, India, Ceylon (Sri Lanka), Maldives by Rosaccio / Ruscelli in attractive coloring.
Title: Calecut Nuova Tavola
Year: 1599
Relief shown pictorially.
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European Antique 16th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
Antique Map of East Frisia by Ortelius, c.1595
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print, titled: 'Frisia Orientalis.' Map of East Frisia originating from 'Theatrum Orbis Terrarum'. It is based on the manuscript map by Jon Bloe...
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Antique 16th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
Antique Map of Mauritania 'Africa' by G. Ruscelli, 1574
Located in Langweer, NL
A very rare mid-16th century black and white map of North and West Africa called Mauritania by the Italian cartographic editor Girolamo Ruscelli. T...
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Antique 16th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
Antique Map of Friesland 'The Netherlands' by J. Bussemacher, 1596
By Johann Bussemacher
Located in Langweer, NL
Beautiful hand-colored engraving of the province Friesland (The Netherlands). This map originates from the Atlas 'Europae totius orbis terrarium partis praestantissimae, universalis ...
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Antique 16th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
Antique Town Plan of Emden ‘Germany’ by Braun & Hogenberg, 1597
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Embdena (..)'. Old, antique bird's-eye view plan of Emden, Germany. This bird's-eye view from the southwest over the Dollart shows Emden, which developed from a trading settlement in the 7th/8th centuries into a city as late as late 14th century. In 1494 it was granted staple rights, and in 1536 the harbour was extended. In the mid-16th century Emden's port was thought to have the most ships in Europe. Its population then was about 5,000, rising to 15,000 by the end of the 16th century. The Ems flowed directly under the city walls, but its course was changed in the 17th century by the construction of a canal. Emden has canals within its city limits, a typical feature of Dutch towns, which also enabled the extension of the harbour. Emden's first herring company was founded in 1553, and in 1595 Emden was created a Free Imperial City under the protection of Holland.
Published by Braun...
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Antique 16th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
1590 Mercator Map Entitled "France Picardie Champaigne, Ric.0001
Located in Norton, MA
Description: Published in Amsterdam by Mercator/Hondius ca. 1590.
Ric.0001
Artists and Engravers: Map : 'France Picardie Champaigne cum regionibus adiacentibus'. (Map of the french provinces of Picardie and Champagne.) Copper engraved map of the french provinces of Picardie and Champagne, showing the cities of Caen, Paris, Melun, Auxerre, Verdun, etc. Copperplate engraving on verge type hand laid paper with watermark. Description: Published in Amsterdam by Mercator/Hondius ca. 1600.Artists and Engravers: Mercator was born in Rupelmonde in Flanders and studied in Louvain under Gemma Frisius, Dutch writer, astronomer and mathematician. The excellence of his work brought him the patronage of Charles V, but in spite of his favor with the Emperor he was caught up in the persecution of Lutheran protestants and charged with heresy, fortunately without serious consequences. No doubt the fear of further persecution influenced his move in 1552 to Duisburg, where he continued the production of maps, globes and instruments. Mercator's sons and grandsons, were all cartographers and made their contributions in various ways to his atlas. Rumold, in particular, was responsible for the complete edition in 1595. The map plates...
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Dutch Antique 16th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
Antique Map of Denmark and Oldenburg ‘Germany’ by A. Ortelius, circa 1598
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Daniae Regni Typus' and 'Oldenburg Comit'. A nice example of Ortelius maps of Denmark and Oldenburg, which first appeared in the 1584 edition of his Theatrum Orbi...
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Antique 16th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
Reliquary Pendant, Flagellation of Christ, Silver, Enamel, 16th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
On one side of the pendant, Christ appears tied to a tall column in the center of the composition, being whipped by two sayones or soldiers with branches, following a customary compo...
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European Renaissance Antique 16th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
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Silver, Enamel, Other
Large Silver “Jambiya” or Curved Dagger With Its Sheath
Located in Middleburg, VA
Large Silver “Jambiya” or Curved Dagger With Its Sheath. These are often Extremely well Crafted with Extraordinary inlaid Silver Designs accentuated with “Neillo”. This Inlaid Handl...
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Turkish Antique 16th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
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Silver
1594 Maurice Bouguereau Map of the Region Limoges, France, Ric0015
Located in Norton, MA
1594 Maurice Bouguereau map of the region Limoges, France, entitled
"Totivs Lemovici et Confinium Pro Uinciarum Quantum ad Dioecefin Lemo Uicenfen Fpectant,"
Hand Colored
Ric0015
Jean IV Le Clerc...
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Dutch Antique 16th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
1590 Ortelius Map of Calais and Vermandois, France and Vicinity Ric.a014
Located in Norton, MA
1590 Ortelius map of
Calais and Vermandois, France and Vicinity
Ric.a014
Two rare regional Abraham Ortelius maps on a single folio sheet. Left map, entitled Caletensium, depic...
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Dutch Antique 16th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
1571-1638 Willem Blaeu map entitled, "Ilcadorino, " Hand Colored Ric0009
Located in Norton, MA
Willem Blaeu map entitled,
"Ilcadorino,".
Hand colored.
Description: large, unusual, and nice antique copper engraved map of Ilcadorino, by Willem BL...
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Dutch Antique 16th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
Pair of 16th Century Iznik "Dome on the Rock" Ceramic Tiles
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Pair of 16th Century Iznik "Dome on the Rock" ceramic tiles.
These tiles formed part of the ceramic tile pattern that covers the exterior of the base of the Dome Of The Rock shrine, ...
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Israeli Antique 16th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
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Ceramic
Spanish Silver Cob Coin circa 1500s Set in Rope Accented 22 Karat Gold Bezel
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Spanish silver cob coin (circa 1500's), 2 Reale, Phillip II, set within a custom rounded 22 karat gold bezel with roped accent and a 22 karat gold bail. Thi...
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Spanish Antique 16th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
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Gold, Silver
Reference Book Chinese Porcelain: Beurdeley - Chinesische Keramik Ein Handbuch
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Beurdeley, Cecile and Michel
320 pages with 111 pasted-on colour images, more than 300 drawings and black and white images, 12 chronological plates and 7 maps.
The aim of this book ...
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Antique 16th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
Relief with angel head. Polychrome and gilded wood. Spanish school, 16th century
Located in Madrid, ES
Relief with angel head. Polychrome and gilded wood. Spanish school, 16th century.
Rectangular table that presents, on the front, a relief of certain depth and figurative theme. On a...
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Spanish Renaissance Antique 16th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
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Other
Possibly Saint Hubert or Saint Eustace, Wood, Spanish School, 16th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Possibly Saint Hubertus or Saint Eustace. Carved, polychrome and gilded wood. Spanish school, 16th century.
Carving in polychrome and gilded wood, sim...
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Spanish Renaissance Antique 16th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
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Wood
RARE ‘De Conjugio Episcoporum et Diaconorum’ by Johannes Bugenhagen – 1525
Located in Dallas, TX
PRESENTING AN EXTREMELY RARE EDITION hardback copy of De Conjugio Episcoporum et Diaconorum ad uenerandum Doctorem VVolfgangum Reissenbush monasterii Lichtenbergensis Prae ceptorem ...
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German Renaissance Antique 16th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
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Leather, Paper
San Miguel Arcángel in Carved Wood, Polychrome, Stewed and Gold, Castilla FF SX
Located in Marbella, ES
San Miguel Arcángel in carved wood, polychrome, stewed and gold, castilla ff SX.
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Antique 16th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
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Wood
A Rare and Old Trapezoidal Projection of the Ganges and Himalaya Range in India
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Tabula Asiae X'. This Ptolemaic map on a trapezoidal projection is centered on India with recognizable river systems, but completely lacking the sub-continental shape of the landmass. The top of a large unnamed Sri Lanka appears at bottom. Latin text...
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Antique 16th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
1562 Map of Toscana Nuova Tavola by Girolamo Ruscelli
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
A 1562 map of Toscana Nuova Tavola by Girolamo Ruscelli. Tuscany is the heart of Italy & birthplace of the Italian language. Early hand-coloring. Copper plate engraving. Interestingl...
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Italian Renaissance Antique 16th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
Ming Dynasty Glazed Terracotta Funeral Table Mingqi with Miniature Food Offering
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Ming dynasty period glazed terracotta funeral table mingqi from 15th-16th century with food in dishes. This rare Ming dynasty period glazed terracotta funeral table, dating from the 15th to 16th century, beautifully embodies the traditional Chinese practice of creating Mingqi—terracotta models meant to assist the deceased in the afterlife. This piece depicts a typical Chinese altar, adorned with green tempera glaze and meticulously crafted miniature foods, such as cakes and breads, representing offerings. The modeled and painted details give a glimpse into the customs of wealthy Chinese burials...
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Chinese Ming Antique 16th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
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Terracotta
Antique Map of the City of Leeuwarden and Franeker by Braun & Hogenberg, 1580
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Lewardum Occidentlis Frisiae Opp: 1580, Franicher Nobiliu hominum, in Frisia Occidentali, ut plurimum saedes'. This sheet contains two very detailed bird’s-eye pl...
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Antique 16th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
Antique Map of the City of Franeker by Bast, 1598
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Franeker'. Very rare and early map of the city of Franeker, Friesland. With decorative cartouche and Dutch legend. Artists and Engravers: Pieter Bast (1550-1605) ...
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Antique 16th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
Frisian Cities Bolsward, Stavoren, Harlingen & Hindelopen, The Netherlands, 1598
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled ‘Bolzvardia, Stavria, Harlinga, Hindelopia’. Four maps on one sheet. This map depicts the cities Bolsward, Stavoren, Harlingen and Hindeloopen (Friesland, The Neth...
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Antique 16th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
Superb Antique Map of the Province of Gelderland, the Netherlands, ca.1575
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Gelriae, Cliviae, Finitimorumque Locorum Verissima Descriptio Christiano Schrot. Auctore'.
This superb map is Ortelius' first plate covering Gelderland. It is b...
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Antique 16th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
16th Century German Hand Carved Painted Wood St. Sebastian
Located in Marbella, ES
16th century German hand carved painted wood St. Sebastian.
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German Antique 16th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
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Wood
Antique Map of Friesland with Elaborate Cartouche by Mapmaker Ortelius, c.1570
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Oost end West Vrieslandts beschrijvinghe. Utriusque Frisiorum Regionis Noviss: Descriptio. 1568.' Detailed map of Friesland, the Netherlands. Includes a larger co...
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Antique 16th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
Antique Map of the Island of Zealand 'Denmark' by Thevet, circa 1590
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Partie de Danemarc'. Map of the island of Zealand, Denmark, including the city of Copenhagen. This map originates from 'Cosmographie Universelle' by André Thevet.
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Antique 16th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
Rare Offering Basket or Basin Germany-16th Century in Brass
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Rare basin (We think it was the basin to wash the feet on hollyThursday) in brass
Rare plat of the german renaissance since it is rather a basin which is much rarer than a offering basket...
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Renaissance Antique 16th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
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Brass
16th Century Southeast Asian Stone Buddha Amulet Plaque
Located in Madrid, ES
A finely carved small devotional stone plaque, likely dating to the 16th century, depicting a serene seated Buddha in a meditative posture with hands in Anjali Mudra (gesture of reve...
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Asian Other Antique 16th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
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Stone
Limoges enamel plaque depicting Christ on te cold stone, France, mid-16th c.
Located in Gorssel, GE
An enamel plaque depicting Christ on the cold stone with two caretakers and tools of suffering, with inscription'”I.H.s. Salva tor Modi’,
France Mid-sixteenth century.
Dimensions: 1...
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French Antique 16th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Copper, Enamel
16th Century Cast Iron Mortar
Located in Brussels, Brussels
16th century cast iron mortar with two very beautiful handles
Beautiful original object with a great patina and in very good condition.
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French Renaissance Antique 16th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
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Iron
Silver Chrism Vessel or Chrismarium, No Original Lid, 16th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Crismera Silver in its color. 16th century. Cover not original.
Silver chrome in color with a circular foot decorated with an engraved composition of vegetable elements and a flat circular body with two "ese" handles with vegetal motifs and a small neck at the top covered with a lid topped by a ring (which it is not the original of the piece). The body has engraved, on the one hand, a cross on a pedestal with a shroud hung from it, all within an engraved frame; On the other hand, with a frame similar to that mentioned, appear the letters "ihs" (cristogram of ancient origin, already used in the Early Christian, which gave rise to varied etymologies and was adopted as a seal by San Ignacio...
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European Renaissance Antique 16th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
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Silver
Spanish Carving of Saint John the Evangelist, School of Juan de Ancheta
Located in Valladolid, ES
Outstanding Spanish carving of San Juanito, 16th century, school of Juan de Ancheta.
Juan de Ancheta (1533 - November 30, 1588) was a Spanish sculptor in the Romanesque style. His w...
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Spanish Renaissance Antique 16th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
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Gold
1597 Abraham Ortelius Map Burgundy, France Entitled "Bvrgvndiae dvcatvs Ric.a010
Located in Norton, MA
1597 Abraham Ortelius map of Burgundy, France entitled
"Bvrgvndiae dvcatvs
Ric.a010
Description: Ortelius is best known for producing the atla...
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Dutch Antique 16th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
Early 16th Century Stone Carving - 'The Death of a Prelate'
Located in Basildon, GB
An Early 16th Century Stone Carving with polychrome : 'The Death of a Prelate'. The enthroned figure of a Bishop surrounded by attendants and surmounted by celestial angels.
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European Gothic Antique 16th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
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Stone
16th C Mechelen Doll-letter M carved in the back.Some leftovers of polychromy
Located in Leuven , BE
Mechelen dolls are rare wooden devotional figurines (mainly walnut was used), which were made by some members of the Guild of Saint Luke. The figures, all individual saints, were made from reference models using highly regulated carving and polychrome techniques. They had to meet several requirements. The shape of the rug had to meet certain criteria and the letter M (from Mechelen) had to be visible in the shape. These devotional or saint figurines...
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Belgian Antique 16th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
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Fruitwood
16th Century Walnut Sculptures from Germany
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Very elegant sculpture reprenting a Putti (angel) from the German renaissance period -16 century
Rare sculpture in walnut of great quality with a very beau...
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German Renaissance Antique 16th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
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Walnut
Antique Map of the Spice Islands by Van Linschoten, 1598
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'INSVLAE MOLVCCAE celeberrimae/funt ob Maximan aromatum copiam quam totum terr:/arum orbem mittunt: harum precipue funt Ternate, Ti:/doris, Motir machion et Bachion, his quidam adiungunt/Giloolum, Celebiant, Borneonem, Amboinum et Bandam,/Ex Infula Timore in Europam adevehuntur Santala rubea/& alba , Ex Banda Nuces myrifticae, cum Flore, vulgo dicto/Macis Et ex Moluccis Cariophilli:quorum icons in/pede hujus tabellae ad vivum expreffas poni cu:rauimus'.
The map, Insulae Moluccae, is the rarest and most valuable of the printed maps of the Spice Islands...
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Antique 16th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
Jan Huygen van Linschoten’s ‘Itinerario’, ‘The Key to the East’
Located in Langweer, NL
Rare and complete English edition of Van Linschoten's 'Itinerario'. The Itinerario is one of the most important early travel books, apparently used by ships sailing to India from Holland. It includes accurate sailing directions to the East Indies and many translations of Spanish and Portuguese documents on geography. Part III comprises an interesting account of America.
Title: his Discours of Voyages into ye Easte & West Indies. Devided into Foure Bookes Printed at London by JOHN WOLFE Printer to ye Honourable Cittie of LONDON. Published in London in 1598.
Contains illustrated copper title and 3 engr. title vignettes (small maps) as well as 10 folding copper maps...
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Antique 16th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
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