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Period: 17th Century
Antique Map of Northern Switzerland by Janssonius '1657'
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map 'Zurichgow et Basiliensis provincia'. Detailed map of northern Switzerland, including Zurich and Basel. This map originates from 'Atlas Novus, Sive Theatrum Orbis Orbis T...
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Antique 17th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Antique Map of the Region of Lake Geneva by Janssonius '1657'
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map 'Das Wiflispur Gergow'. Detailed map of Switzerland showing Waadt and the Lake of Geneva and the city of Geneva, Fribourg and partly Bern. This map originates from 'Atlas...
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Antique 17th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Antique Map of the Region of Bretagne by Janssonius '1657'
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map 'Duche de Bretaigne'. Detailed map of Bretagne, France. With decorative cartouches for the title, key and scale, a large armorial and several vignette galleons. This map ...
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Antique 17th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Antique Map of the Region of Limoge by Janssonius, '1657'
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map 'Totius Lemovici et consinium provinciaru quantum ad dioecesin Lemovicensen spectant'. Decorative map of the province of Limoge based on the important map of Antoin-Jean ...
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Antique 17th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Antique Map of Île de Ré and Île d'Oléron by Janssonius, 1657
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map 'Insulae Divimartini et Vliarus vulgo l'isle de Re et Oleron'. Decorative map of Île de Ré and Île d'Oléron. This map originates from 'Atlas Novu...
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Antique 17th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Antique Map of the Region of Picardy by Janssonius, 1657
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map of France titled 'Picardia vera et inferior'. Detailed map of the Picardy region of France. This map originates from 'Atlas Novus, Sive Theatrum Orbis Orbis Terrarum: In ...
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Antique 17th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Antique Map of Beauce by Janssonius, 1657
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map 'Belsia vulgo la Beausse'. Decorative map of the region of Beauce, a natural region in northern France, located between the Seine and Loire rivers. This map originates fr...
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Antique 17th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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1771 Bonne Map of Poitou, Touraine and Anjou, France, Ric.a015
Located in Norton, MA
1771 Bonne Map of Poitou, Touraine and Anjou, France Ric.a015 1771 Bonne map of Potiou, Touraine and Anjou entitled "Carte des Gouvernements D'Anjou et du Saumurois, de la Touraine, du Poitou,du Pays d'aunis, Saintonge?Angoumois," Carte des gouvernements d'Anjou et du Saumurois, de la Touraine, du Poitou, du Pays d'Aunis, Saintonge-Angoumois. Projettee et assujettie au ciel par M. Bonne, Hyd. du Roi. A Paris, Chez Lattre, rue St. Jacques a la Ville de Bord(ea)ux. Avec priv. du Roi. 1771. Arrivet inv. & sculp., Atlas moderne ou collection de cartes sur toutes...
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Unknown Antique 17th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Antique Map of Friesland 'The Netherlands' by B. Schotanus, 1664
Located in Langweer, NL
Hand-colored map of the Dutch province Friesland. Also shows the Wadden islands Vlieland, Terschelling and Ameland and a part of Schiermonnikoog. With a decorative cartouche with two...
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Antique 17th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Antique Map of Dunkirk 'France' by J. Blaeu, 1649
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Duynkercka'. Published by J. Blaeu, 1649. Dutch text on verso.
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Antique 17th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Antique Map of Western Africa and the Cape Verde Islands by Coronelli, 1691
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Bocche del Fiume Negro et Isole di Capo Verde'. Antique map of Western Africa with the Cape Verde Islands and an inset of Goree Island. Originates from 'Atlante V...
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Italian Antique 17th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Antique Map of Java by Janssonius, circa 1650
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Insulae Iavae cum parte insularum Borneo Sumatrae, et circumjacentium insularum novissima delineatio'. Beautiful map of Java and parts of Bali, Borneo, Sumatra an...
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Antique Map of Austria by N. Visscher, circa 1690
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Austriae Archiducatus pars superior in omnes ejusdem'. Spectacular large map of Upper and Lower Austria between Passau and Wien with figurative cartouche and armo...
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Antique Map of Central Europe "Centered on Germany" by F. de Wit, circa 1680
Located in Langweer, NL
A very detailed map of central Europe, centered on Germany. It extends from Belgium and The Netherlands through Pomerania in the north, and from eastern France to Croatia in the sout...
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Germany & Bordering Kingdoms Map – N. Visscher, c.1680 Antique Engraving
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map covering the central part of Europe with Germany in the centre and the Netherlands in west. With one cartouche containing cherubs and coat of arms. Published in Amsterdam...
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Dutch Antique 17th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Antique Map: Friesland and Terschelling with Inset Isles, by Visscher II, 1670
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique Map: Friesland and Terschelling with Inset Isles, by Nicolaas Visscher II, 1670 This large copper-engraved map provides a detailed and visually stunning depiction of the coastline of Friesland and the island of Terschelling, along with portions of Groningen to the east. Originating from Nicolaas Visscher II’s *Germania Inferiorsive XVII Provinciarum Geographicae Generalis* (Kaert-Boeck van de XVII Nederlandtsche Provincien), this map was published in Amsterdam circa 1670. The map highlights the main cities of Friesland, beautifully accented in red, and includes a decorative inset in the lower-right corner, illustrating the smaller isles belonging to the province. The finely engraved details make this map a remarkable artifact of 17th-century cartography, with its coastline features rendered with precision and artistic flair. Adding to its charm, the map is adorned with elaborate decorative cartouches featuring putti (cherubs) and a coat of arms, hallmark elements of Nicolaas Visscher II’s cartographic artistry. Visscher was one of the most prominent Dutch mapmakers of the Golden Age of Cartography, known for his dedication to both geographical accuracy and artistic embellishment. His maps were highly sought after during his lifetime and remain prized by collectors today. Keywords: antique map Friesland, Terschelling map, Nicolaas Visscher II, 17th-century Dutch cartography, Groningen coastline map, decorative map cartouches, Germania Inferiorsive XVII Provinciarum, Kaert-Boeck Nederlandtsche Provincien, historical Dutch maps, rare collectible maps, Golden Age cartography. This map is a treasure for collectors of antique cartography...
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Original Antique Hand-Colored Map of Friesland by C. Merian, 1659
Located in Langweer, NL
This is a hand-colored engraving of the province of Friesland in the Netherlands, created by the Swiss-born engraver and artist Matthäus Merian (1593–1650) and included in "Topograph...
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Antique 17th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Historic 1690 Map of Lorraine in France by Allard - Cities of Toul, Nancy, Metz
Located in Langweer, NL
Exactissima Lotharingia - A Rare 17th Century Map of Lorraine by Carel Allard This fascinating map of Lorraine, created by Carel Allard around 1690, is a stunning example of coppe...
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America Septentrionalis by Carroli Allard (1648-1709) Copper Plate Engraving
Located in San Francisco, CA
"Recentissuma Novi Orbis Sive Americae Septentrionale et Meriodionalis" A hand-colored copper plate engraving of North and South America by Carel Allard depicting recent discoveries...
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Dutch Antique 17th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Secreet-Boeck, by Abraham Canin, Dordrecht, 1601
Located in Delft, NL
Secreet-Boeck, by Abraham Canin, Dordrecht, 1601 Titel: Secreet-Boeck, Waer in vele diversche secreten ende heerlicke consten in veelderleye verscheyden materien, seker Latijnsche,...
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Dutch Antique 17th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Italian Baroque Walnut Box
Located in Essex, MA
Hinged top, decorated overall with incised carving, lock plate and side handles.
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Italian Baroque Antique 17th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Walnut

Christ On The Cross, Crucifix In Wood And Red Tortoiseshell
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Christ on the cross, Wooden and red tortoiseshell crucifix, silver, Antwerp hallmarks Dimensions of the Christ : 19 x 14,5 cm
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European Louis XIII Antique 17th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Sterling Silver

Shakespeare. The London Prodigal - FOURTH FOLIO - 1685 - page 217-218
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
AUTHOR: SHAKESPEARE, William. TITLE: The Works of William Shakespeare. (The London Prodigal) - page 217-218. PUBLISHER: London: Printed for H. Herringman, E. Brewster and R. Bentley, 1685. DESCRIPTION: THE FOURTH FOLIO. 217-218p., correctly-incorrectly numbered, 1 leaf extracted from the fourth folio, 13-3/4" x 9", good margins. CONDITION: A VERY GOOD leaf...
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British Antique 17th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Large Carved Oak Statue of a Bishop, France, 17th Century
Located in Dallas, TX
At over five feet tall, this beautiful and large carved oak statue is a life-sized interpretation of a French bishop from the 1600s. The religious leader is wearing a mitre adorned with Vitruvian waves. There is also a vertical swath of waves in the middle of the mitre that separates two spandrel-shaped panels embellished with foliate scrolls and a cabochon. Our bishop is clad in a vestment with large scrollwork and a rectangular clasp across the chest over...
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French Antique 17th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Wood, Oak

South German “man Of Sorrows” – Carved Pinewood Devotional Figure (17th Century)
Located in Bilzen, BE
"South German “man Of Sorrows” – Carved Pinewood Devotional Figure (17th Century)" Region: South Germany (likely Bavaria or Swabia) Date: Mid to late 17th century (circa 1650–1700) M...
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Austrian Baroque Antique 17th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Wood

"Virgin with Child Jesus". Spain, End of the 17th-Early 18th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Spanish Baroque sculpture is one of the most authentic and personal examples of our art, because its conception and its form of expression arose from the people and from the deepest ...
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Spanish Baroque Antique 17th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Wood

1627 Hondius Map "La Principaute d'Orange et Comtat de Ve", Ric.0003
Located in Norton, MA
1627 Hondius map entitled "La Principaute d'Orange et Comtat de Venaissin," Original Hand-Colored Description: From Johannes Janssonius's Atlantis Maioris Appendix of 1630. ...
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Unknown Antique 17th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Framed Mercator Hondius Hispania Nova Atlas Minor Map
Located in Stamford, CT
Framed colored example of this decorative and important minature map. Newly framed in brown wood frame with gold trim. Mercator Hondius “Atlas Minor” pu...
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Dutch Spanish Colonial Antique 17th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Glass, Wood, Paper

1635 Willem Blaeu Map of Northern France"Comitatvs Bellovacvm" Ric.a08
Located in Norton, MA
1635 Willem Blaeu map of northern France, entitled. "Comitatvs Bellovacvm Vernacule Beavvais," Colored Ric.a008 “COMITATVS BELLOVACVM…” Amsterdam: W...
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Unknown Antique 17th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Antique Exceptional Judaica Stirrups with Star of David Ottoman Empire
Located in Doha, QA
An outstanding 17th century pair of brass,copper and silver inlay Stirrups with David’s Star -each stirrup has two stars hand hammered from lef...
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Turkish Antique 17th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Silver, Brass, Copper

1643 Willem&Joan Blaeu Map NW Flanders "Flandriae Teutonicae Pars Prientalior
Located in Norton, MA
1643 Willem and Joan Blaeu map of northwest Flanders, entitled "Flandriae Teutonicae Pars Prientalior," Ric0012 " Authentic" - Map of the northwest Fl...
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Dutch Antique 17th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Jacques Callot "Misères Et Malheurs De La Guerre" Collection of Engraving 17th
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
“Les Misères Et Les Malheurs De La Guerre” (“The misfortunes of war”) more commonly called “the great miseries of war” (“The great miseries of war”) is a major work by the 17th centu...
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French Louis XIII Antique 17th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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French Louis XIV Oratory - Crucifixion Scene in Marquetry, circa 1700 France
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Superb oratory in oak from the Louis XIV period. The lower part forming a drop-leaf desk, has a door with its original hinges and rests on a platform. In the upper part, the pediment...
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French Louis XIV Antique 17th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Wood

17th Century Spanish Baroque Chestnut Carving of Christ
Located in Stamford, CT
A large-scale 17th century Spanish carving of Christ on the cross. Possibly of a much earlier date, the features and posture owing much to Byzantine depictions of Christ, especially ...
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Spanish Baroque Antique 17th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Chestnut

1633 Map, Entitled "La Douche De Berry, " Original Hand Colored Ric.0005
Located in Norton, MA
1633 map, entitled. "La douche de Berry," Hand Colored Ric.0005 Description: 1633 map, entitled "La douche de Berry,". Dimension: Paper: 23.3" W x 20.3" H (59 cm W x 51.7...
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Unknown Antique 17th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

1612 Abraham Ortelius, Entitled "Lorraine, Lotharingiae, Nova Desciptio, " Ric008
Located in Norton, MA
1612 Abraham Ortelius, entitled "Lorraine, Lotharingiae, Nova Desciptio," Hand Colored Description: Artists and Engravers: Ortelius is the best known for producing the atla...
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Dutch Antique 17th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Original Oil on Wood Panel of St. Anthony of Padua
Located in Miami, FL
Original oil on panel of Saint offering the Child, by an unidentified artist. --This painting represents St. Anthony of Padua. The scene is one tha...
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Spanish Baroque Antique 17th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Wood, Paint

1646 Jansson Map Entitled "Procinvia Connactiae, " Ric.a006
Located in Norton, MA
1646 Jansson map entitled "Procinvia connactiae," Ric.a006 Description: The PROVINCE of CONNAVGT 490 x 380From vol 4 of Jansson's Atlas Novus 1646, published in Amsterdam with...
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Unknown Antique 17th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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1633 Map Entitled "Beauvaisis Comitatus Belova Cium, Ric.0002
Located in Norton, MA
1633 map entitled "Beauvaisis Comitatus Belova Cium," Hand Colored Ric.0002 Description: Cartographer : - Hondius, Henricus 1587-1638 Artists and Engravers:Jodocus Hondius, one of the most notable engravers of his time. He is known for his work in association with many of the cartographers and publishers prominent at the end of the sixteenth and the beginning of the seventeenth century. A native of Flanders, he grew up in Ghent, apprenticed as an instrument and globe maker and map engraver. In 1584, to escape the religious troubles sweeping the Low Countries at that time, he fled to London where he spent some years before finally settling in Amsterdam about 1593. In the London period he came into contact with the leading scientists and geographers of the day and engraved maps in The Mariner\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\'s Mirrour, the English edition of Waghenaer\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\'s Sea Atlas, as well as others with Pieter van den Keere, his brother-in-law. No doubt his temporary exile in London stood him in good stead, earning him an international reputation, for it could have been no accident that Speed chose Hondius to engrave the plates for the maps in The Theatre of the Empire of Great Britaine in the years between 1605 and 1610. In 1604 Hondius bought the plates of Mercator\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\'s Atlas which, in spite of its excellence, had not competed successfully with the continuing demand for the Ortelius Theatrum Orbis Terrarum. To meet this competition Hondius added about 40 maps to Mercator\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\'s original number and from 1606 published enlarged editions in many languages, still under Mercator\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\'s name but with his own name as publisher. These atlases have become known as the Mercator/Hondius series. The following year the maps were reengraved in miniature form and issued as a pocket Atlas Minor. After the death of Jodocus Hondius the Elder in 1612, work on the two atlases, folio and miniature, was carried on by his widow and sons, Jodocus II and Henricus, and eventually in conjunction with Jan Jansson in Amsterdam. In all, from 1606 onwards, nearly 50 editions with increasing numbers of maps with texts in the main European languages were printed. Summaries of these issues are given under the entry for Gerard Mercator. Jodocus Hondius the Elder * 1588 Maps in The Mariner\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\'s Mirrour (Waghenaer/Ashley) * 1590 World Map...
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Dutch Antique 17th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

1625 Mercator Map of the Provenience of Quercy, "Quercy Cadvrcivm Ric.0013
Located in Norton, MA
1625 Mercator map of the provenience of Quercy, entitled "Quercy Cadvrcivm," Ric.0013 " Authentic" - Map of the provenience of Quercy Cadvrcivm D...
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French Antique 17th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

COTTON, Charles, The Wonders of The Peake, 1681, FIRST EDITION
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
AUTHOR: COTTON, Charles. TITLE: The Wonders of The Peake. PUBLISHER: London: for Joanna Brome, 1681. DESCRIPTION: FIRST EDITION. 1 vol., 6-7/8" x 4-1/2", [ii]86pp., complete, bound in contemporary full speckled calf, covers ruled in blind. CONDITION: Internally clean and bright, inner and outer hinges fine, head and foot of spine rubbed with some minor loss, overall VERY GOOD. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The dedicatee is Elizabeth, Duchess of Devonshire. Written in heroic couplets, this work by Cotton was one of the first landscape poems of a movement which only became significant under Queen Anne. Charles Cotton published this satirical poem just five years after Thomas Hobbes' own "Wonders of the Peak" poem was translated into English. Cotton's poem recalls a visit to the 'Devil's Arse', nowadays known as Peak Cavern, in Castleton. Cotton is also known for contributing a treatise on fly fishing for trout in the second edition of Izaak Walton's famous book, "The Compleat Angler".
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British Antique 17th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Leather

Antique Map Of Brabantia Ducantus By Bleau Circa 1640
Located in Brussels, Brussels
map of theBrabantia Ducantus (Belgium) circa 1640 by Bléau. Bléau was well known for antique atlas that he draw during the 17 century beautiful map, double page folded in the middle,...
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French Renaissance Antique 17th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

OriginaAntique 17th-Century Map of Guizhou Province, China – (Qveichev) by Blaeu
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: Antique 17th-Century Map of Guizhou Province, China – "Qveichev" by Blaeu, Richly Illustrated and Colored Description: This remarkable map of Guizhou Province, historically known as "Qveichev," was created by Johannes Blaeu and published in 1655 as part of his *Novus Atlas Sinensis*. This atlas, developed in collaboration with Jesuit missionary Martino Martini, marked the first Western attempt at a comprehensive geographic representation of China. Blaeu’s map offers a detailed depiction of the mountainous terrain, rivers, and towns of Guizhou, a province known for its rugged beauty and cultural diversity. The map is adorned with two decorative cartouches, each reflecting the artistic and cultural influences of the time. The title cartouche in the lower-right corner features two figures in traditional Chinese attire, symbolizing the blend of European cartographic mastery and Chinese heritage. The upper-left corner includes a secondary cartouche with an explanatory key, adding a touch of elegance to the map’s functionality. Towns, mountains, and rivers are meticulously labeled in Latin, showcasing Blaeu’s dedication to detail and accuracy. Crafted using the copperplate engraving technique, this map demonstrates exceptional precision. The hand-coloring enhances its visual appeal, highlighting borders and geographic features with vibrant tones. Blaeu’s work is not only a tool for geographic understanding but also a piece of art that embodies the spirit of exploration during the Dutch Golden Age. Guizhou Province, historically known as "Qveichev," is renowned for its breathtaking natural landscapes, rich ethnic diversity, and historical significance. As one of China's most mountainous regions, Guizhou is characterized by dramatic karst formations, lush green hills, and cascading waterfalls. The province is also home to a variety of ethnic minority groups, including the Miao, Dong, and Bouyei, whose traditions, colorful costumes, and vibrant festivals make the region culturally significant. Famous features and important places include Huangguoshu Waterfall, one of Asia's largest and most iconic waterfalls, located near the city of Anshun. Zhijin Cave, a vast karst cave system, is celebrated for its stunning stalactites and stalagmites. Kaili is known as the cultural center of Miao traditions, with picturesque villages and celebrated festivals. Zunyi holds historical importance for the Zunyi Conference, a pivotal event in the Chinese Communist Party's history. Fanjing Mountain, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, stands out for its unique biodiversity and sacred Buddhist sites. Keywords: antique map of China, Guizhou map, Qveichev, 17th-century China map...
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Antique 17th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Picardy Map - Hand-Colored 17th-Century Engraving by Frederik De Wit c. 1688
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: Picardy Map - Hand-Colored 17th-Century Engraving by Frederik De Wit c. 1688 Description: This beautifully detailed map, "Nova Picardiae Tabula," captures the Picardy region ...
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Antique 17th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Stunning Hand-Colored Map of Languedoc in France by Frederik De Wit c. 1688
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: Stunning Hand-Colored Map of Languedoc by Frederik De Wit c. 1688 Description: This elegant 17th-century map, "Gouvernement General de Languedoc," beautifully illustrates the...
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Antique 17th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Flemish Embossed Wood Plaque of the Resurrection of Jesus Christ
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a heavy large carved wood plaque depicting an embossed scene of the Resurrection of Jesus Christ. He is standing victorious and elevated over a U shaped cluster of clouds wit...
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Belgian Baroque Antique 17th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Wood

The temptation of St Anthony. Oil on canvas. 17th c., after David Teniers II
Located in Madrid, ES
Temptations of San Antonio Abad. Oil on canvas. 17th century, following the model of David Teniers II (Antwerp, 1610-Brussels, 1690). Oil on canvas showing a figurative scene located inside a cave. To the right, you can see a cross standing, supported; to the left, a hut; and in the center of the painting appears an elderly, bearded man, leaning on a table on which there is a ceramic jug and a skull, with an open book at the foot of it. The man looks towards a woman, who points to something outside, and appears accompanied by a large frog and a series of ghostly beings or monsters dressed in brightly colored cloth and clothing. San Antonio Abad or Antonio Magno (251-356) was a Christian monk, considered the founder of the eremitical movement. He was tempted numerous times by the devil while he was in the desert, becoming a subject frequently represented in art (as can be seen in this oil painting). He is represented in a black habit because the Order of the Knights of the Hospital of San Antonio (Hospitals) was placed under his patronage, being the color of the habits of the members of this order (the tau or Egyptian cross was also the symbol chosen by they). David Teniers II or El Joven was a prominent Flemish painter and engraver, son of David Teniers El Viejo or I and father of David Teniers III, much appreciated at the time for his scenes of villagers and common people, his paintings of monkey painters, etc. . He dealt with the theme of the Temptations of Saint Anthony...
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European Baroque Antique 17th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Other

Italian Renaissance Painted Lifesize Figure of Religious Scholar
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Renaissance painted pine life size figure of religious scholar holding book (17/18th Cent) Replacement finger
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Italian Renaissance Antique 17th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Pine

Territorium Norimbergense - Antique Map of Nürnberg by Janssonius (1645-58)
Located in Langweer, NL
This is an antique map of Nürnberg, titled "Territorium Norimbergense," created by Johannes Janssonius and published between 1645 and 1658. It is a copperplate engraving printed on p...
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Antique 17th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Devotional plaque, Saint Dominic de Guzmán. Bronze. Spanish School, 17th century
Located in Madrid, ES
Devotional plaque, Saint Dominic de Guzmán. Bronze. Spanish School, 17th century. Rectangular bronze devotional plaque with a ring at the top, a molded frame, and a relief figurativ...
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Spanish Baroque Antique 17th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Bronze

Decorative Hand-Colored Map of Germany by Nicolas Sanson, 1648
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: Hand-Colored Map of Germany by Nicolas Sanson, 1648 This hand-colored map, titled "Allemagne," was created by Nicolas Sanson, a prominent 17th-century French cartographer and...
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Antique 17th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Reredos Fragment, Gilded Wood, circa Second Half of the 17th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Altarpiece. Wood carved and gilded. Baroque, towards the second half of the 17th century. The Solomonic column was an element already known in the Renaissance (and before) that was popularized in art, in large part, thanks to the Baldachin of St. Peter's Basilica of the Vatican by Gian Lorenzo Bernini (1624-1633), where he presented branches. In Spain, this type can already be seen in the Silver Tabernacle of the Cathedral of Seville (Juan de Alfaro, 15931596), used in altarpieces from the 1620s; nevertheless, the apogee of the Solomonic column will come from the hand of José Benito de Churriguera, whose altarpieces have an extraordinary importance since the second half of the 17th century and already at the beginning of the 18th century (note similarities and differences between the present altarpiece and that of the Convent of San Esteban...
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European Baroque Antique 17th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Wood

17th C Ecclesiastical Sacred Wall Hanging oil on canvas of St Leonard of Noblac
Located in Hastings, GB
A rare 17th century ecclesiastical double sided wall hanging, oil on canvas of Saint Leonard of Noblac, a Frankish saint closely associated with the town and abbey of Saint-Léonard-d...
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German Antique 17th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Canvas, Oak

Collection of Antique Colf Club Heads
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Collection Of Antique Colf Club Heads. A rare collection of 16th, 17th century lead Colf club heads from the Netherlands with various ceramic moulds and a reference book by Steven J....
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Dutch Antique 17th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Lead

2 Large 17th century forged iron keys
Located in Bilzen, BE
2 Forged iron keys from the 17th century Uncleaned condition, old patina Length 13 and 15.5 cm, width 3.8 and 4 cm
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Industrial Antique 17th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Iron

Historic Map of the Bishopric of Paderborn by Blaeu, a Masterpiece of 1645
Located in Langweer, NL
This hand-colored map, titled "Paderbornensis Episcopatus Descriptio Nova," depicts the Bishopric of Paderborn, a historical ecclesiastical territory within the Holy Roman Empire, lo...
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Antique 17th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Lock. Wrought iron. Spanish School, 17th century.
Located in Madrid, ES
Lock. Wrought iron. Spanish School, 17th century. A working wrought iron deadbolt with a key features a push-button mechanism on the lower right side to lift the cover concealing th...
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Spanish Baroque Antique 17th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Wrought Iron

Italian Rare Edition of Historia Dell'Armi Imperiali from Venice 1687
Located in Sofia, BG
Rare antique Italian edition of HISTORIA DEGL'AVENIMENTI DELL'ARMI IMPERIALI CONTRO A'RIBELLI, ET OTTOMANI published in Venice at 1687. Italy
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Italian Antique 17th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Map of Northwestern Switzerland (Basel and Zurich Region) by Willem & Jan Blaeu
Located in Langweer, NL
Map of Northwestern Switzerland by Willem & Jan Blaeu (Circa 1650) This is a detailed map of Northwestern Switzerland, specifically depicting the region between Basel and Zurich, cr...
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Antique 17th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Mapping Stormarn: Johannes Meier's 1650 Cartographic Masterpiece
Located in Langweer, NL
This detailed description enhances our understanding of the historical map titled "Landtcarte von dem Furstenthumbe Stormarn," a copper etching by Johannes Meier (Mejer), dated to 16...
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Antique 17th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

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