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Period: 17th Century
Beautiful Rare Antique Map of the Holy Land, 1648
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map Holy Land titled 'Perigrinatie ofte Veertich-Iarige Reyse, der kinderen Israels uyt Egipten, door de Roode-Zee; mitsgaders de Woestyne tot int Beloofde Landt Canaan, : met groote vlyt uyt verscheryden auctoren by een gestelt, uyt de H. Schrift gecorigeert, ende int licht gegeven'.
Beautiful and rare antique map of the Holy Land...
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Antique 17th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
"Africa Vetus": a 17th Century Hand-Colored Map by Sanson
Located in Alamo, CA
This original hand-colored copperplate engraved map of Africa entitled "Africa Vetus, Nicolai Sanson Christianiss Galliar Regis Geographi" was originally created by Nicholas Sanson d...
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French Antique 17th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
Bronze Pharmacy Mortar Italy-17° Century
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Elegant bronze mortar from the 17 century from Italy dated 1630.
Really rare mortar due to his big size.
In very good condition and beautiful patina.
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Italian Renaissance Antique 17th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
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Bronze
Very Rare Antique Print of the City of Nice in France, c.1700
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Nicaea Civitas'. Original antique print with a view of the city of Nice, France. Rare in this edition. Source unknown, to be determined.
Artists and Engraver...
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Antique 17th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
Antique Lithography Map, Oxfordshire, English, Framed Cartography, Robert Morden
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique lithography map of Oxfordshire. An English, framed atlas engraving of cartographic interest by Robert Morden, dating to the late 17th century and later.
Superb l...
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British William and Mary Antique 17th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
Antique Map of the Saxony Region 'Germany' by F. de Wit, circa 1680
Located in Langweer, NL
A detailed map of a region in eastern Germany. Cartouches depict coat of arms surrounded by cherubs. The map is fully engraved with towns, political boundaries, rivers and forests. P...
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Antique 17th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
Antique Map of West Africa, focused on the Congo and Angola
Located in Langweer, NL
Original antique map titled 'Regna Congo et Angola'. Decorative 17th Century English map of a portion of West Africa, focused on the Congo and Angola. The map is centered on the Zair...
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Antique 17th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
Antique Copper Engraving of the City of Kuchin in China, 1668
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print China titled 'Kuching'.
Old print depicting a view on the Chinese city of Kuching or Kuchin (Gui Jiang, Kuei Chiang), near the river Gui (Guei). This area is close ...
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Antique 17th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
Original Antique Map of the Northern Baltic Region
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: "Livonia: Antique Map of the Northern Baltic Region"
Description: This antique map, titled "Livonia," is a detailed representation of the northern Baltic region. Centered on ...
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Antique 17th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
Stunning Bird's-Eye View Plan of Hasselt by Blaeu in The Netherlands, 1649
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print, titled: 'Hasselt.'
Bird's-eye view plan of Hasselt in The Netherlands. With key to locations and coats of arms. Text in Dutch on verso. This plan originates from the famous city Atlas: 'Toneel der Steeden' published by Joan Blaeu...
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Antique 17th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
Wooden bas-relief depicting the Ascension of Christ, Circle of Cesar Bagar
By Cesar Bagard
Located in Gorssel, GE
Bas-relief depicting the "Ascension of Christ" circle of Cesar Bagard (1620-1707) , Baroque, Walnut, Wood, second half 17th century
The relief shows a Christ ascending to heaven s...
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French Antique 17th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
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Walnut
Very Rare Antique Print of the Valley of Terebinthus in Arabia, 1673
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Vallis Therebinthi'. Old print of the Valley of Terebinthus, below a decorative cartouche with lettered key and surrounded by 2 cherubins. This print originates...
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Antique 17th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
Antique Map of Prussia by Blaeu, circa 1635
By Willem Blaeu
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Prussiae Nova Tabula'. Rare early edition of Blaeu's map of Prussia, embellished with a gorgeous large format cartouche, compass ros...
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Antique 17th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
Two Original Japanese Engravings on One Sheet, Soldiers & a Priest, 1669
Located in Langweer, NL
One sheet with two engravings:
One print is titled: 'Siccabonsii, Japansche Papen. [verso: Japanese soldiers].'
An image of a Japanese priest. In one hand hee holds a long rope with a thick knot in it. In the other he holds aloft a copper gong...
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Antique 17th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
Shakespeare. Love's Labour's Lost - FOURTH FOLIO - 1685 - page 111-112.
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
AUTHOR: SHAKESPEARE, William.
TITLE: The Works of William Shakespeare. (Love's Labour's Lost) - page 111-112.
PUBLISHER: London: Printed for H. Herringman, E. Brewster and R. Bent...
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British Antique 17th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
JESUS CHRIST CRUCIFIED Portuguese Sculpture from the 17th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
JESUS CHRIST CRUCIFIED
17th Century Portuguese sculpture
in carved wood, polychrome and gilded.
Small flaws in the polychromy.
Height: (Christ) 32 cm. Height: (total) 86 cm.
good co...
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Portuguese Baroque Antique 17th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Large Antique Map of France by De Wit, c.1680
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Accuratissima Galliae Tabula vulgo Royaume de France'. Detailed map of France. Shows provinces, cities, rivers etc.
Artists and Engravers: Frederick de Wit (1...
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Antique 17th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
Old Print of Ascension Island with Ships, a Whale and Flying Fish, 1601
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print, titled: 'Vera effigies et delineato Insulae Ascenstio …' - Bird's eye view of Ascension Island. Five large sailing ships in the background and flying fish and waterfowl in the foreground. On the rear an image of four ships sailing towards a whale, accompanied by fowl, flying fish and dolphins. From 'Indiae Orientalis', 1598-1604.
Artists and Engravers: Made by an anonymous engraver after 'Jean Theodore de Bry...
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Antique 17th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
Antique Map of the Holy Land, with vignette of the Garden of Eden
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Hondius his Map of Paradise'. Beautiful map of the region bounded by the Holy Land. Syria, Mesopotamia, Chaldea and part of Arabia. W...
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Antique 17th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
Antique Map of Harlingen, Harbour City in the Netherlands, 1691
Located in Langweer, NL
Plate 'Harlingen.' (Plan of the city of Harlingen, The Netherlands.) This attractive original old antique print / plate originates from: 'Ausführliche und grundrichtige Beschreibung ...
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Antique 17th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
Antique Map of the Area Around Venice in Italy by H. Hondius, circa 1606
By Gerard Mercator, Jodocus Hondius
Located in Langweer, NL
Attractive and early map of the area around Venice, Italy. With South-Tirol in the North, areas of Krain (Slovenia), Croatia, Ferrara, Modena and Piacenza. In the east with areas aro...
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Antique 17th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
17th Century Topographical Engraving Nantes & St. Malo, France, by Iohan Peeters
Located in New York, NY
The ancient city of Saint Malo in North Western France has long been associated with adventure on the high seas, piracy and exploration. It was the birthplace of several important in...
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Dutch Antique 17th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
1687 Engraved View of Rhodes by O. Dapper – Hand-Colored Island of Rhodus
Located in Langweer, NL
1687 Engraved View of Rhodes by O. Dapper – Hand-Colored Island of Rhodus
This original antique print is a beautifully detailed copper engraving titled "Het Eylant Rhodus" (The Isla...
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Antique 17th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
Original Old Map of Northeastern Greece & Northwestern Turkey, Published in 1661
Located in Langweer, NL
This small map was engraved by Petrus Kaerius and is based on Ortelius' map of the same title. It covers the ancient region of Thrace, present-day European Turkey and part of Greece....
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Antique 17th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
Antique Map of the East Indies by Janssonius, c.1644
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'India quae Orientalis dicitur, et Insulae adiacentes'. Old map of the East Indies and Southeast Asia showing the area between India in the West and parts of Japan...
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Antique 17th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
Antique Print of Alexandria in Egypt, 1698
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print with two views of Alexandria, Egypt. This print originates from 'Reizen van Cornelis de Bruyn, door de vermaardste deelen van Klein Asia, de eylanden Scio, Rhodus, Cypr...
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Antique 17th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
Original Antique Map of the Northern Part of Scotland, circa 1640
Located in Langweer, NL
The antique map, titled 'Scotiae pars septentrionalis,' depicts the northern part of Scotland. Crafted by Hondius around 1640, this map is a historical treasure showcasing the geogra...
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Antique 17th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
Antique Map of Deventer in the Netherlands, 1691
Located in Langweer, NL
Plate 'Devendr.' (Plan of the fortified city of Deventer, The Netherlands.) This attractive original old antique print / plate originates from: 'Aus...
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Antique 17th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
Beautiful Bird's-Eye View Plan of Enkhuizen in The Netherlands by Blaeu, 1649
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print, titled: 'Topograhpiae Enchusae.'
Bird's-eye view plan of Enkhuizen in The Netherlands, with key to locations and coats of arms. Text in Dutch on verso. This plan o...
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Antique 17th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
Antique Map of Warwickshire by Speed, c.1614
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'The Counti of Warwick (..)'. Map of Warwickshire, England. Includes inset town plans of Warwick and Coventry. This map originates from 'Theatre of Great Britaine'...
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Antique 17th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
Antique Map of the Region of Bourbon by Janssonius, 1657
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map of France titled 'Borbonium Ducatus - Bourbonnois'. Decorative map of the Bourbon region. This map originates from 'Atlas Novus, Sive Theatrum Orbis Orbis Terrarum: In qu...
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Antique 17th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
Rare and Early Map of the Seventeen Provinces, Published in circa 1640
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Carte Generale des Dixsept Provinces des Pais Bas'. Rare and Early map of the Seventeen Provinces. The Seventeen Provinces were the Imperial states of the Habsbur...
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Antique 17th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
Antique Map of Scandinavia and the Baltic Region by Valk, circa 1690
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Sueciae Magnae, totius orbis regni antiquissimi (..)'. Map of Scandinavia and the Baltic region. It shows Norway, Sweden, Finla...
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Antique 17th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
Antique Map of Central Sweden by J. Blaeu, 1662
Located in Langweer, NL
A striking, rare map with a cartouche dedicated to Gabriel Bengtsson Oxenstierna. Published by J. Bleau, Amsterdam, 1662. Contemporary coloring.
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Antique 17th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
Antique Map of Groningen with Contemporary Hand Coloring
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Tabulae dominii Groeningae quae et complecititur maximam partem Dreniae Emendata a F. de Wit'. Original antique map of the province of Groningen, the Netherlands....
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Antique 17th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
"Child Jesus", Wood, Spanish School, 17th Century, pedestal made later.
Located in Madrid, ES
"Child Jesus". Carved and polychrome wood. Spanish school, 17th century. Base or pedestal made later.
Christ is presented naked, with a slight contrapposto on the legs and hips that...
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Spanish Baroque Antique 17th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
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Other
Antique Map of Nottinghamshire by Speed, 1676
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'The Countie of Nottingham (..)'. Map of Nottinghamshire, England. Includes an inset town plan of Nottingham. This map originates from 'Theatre of Great Britaine' ...
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Antique 17th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
Rare 17th Century Silver Reliquary Arm Monstrance
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A rare silver reliquary arm with relic bone, with the coat-of-arms of Cosme Roger (1671-1710), bishop of Lombez, France, with original bone relic
Poss...
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Italian Renaissance Antique 17th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
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Sterling Silver
Original Antique Miniature Map of Persia, Published, ca.1601
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique miniature map titled 'Persia'. Small map of Persia published in the Epitome, or pocket-edition of the "Theatrum Orbis Terrarum".
Artists and e...
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Antique 17th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
Rare Antique Engraving of the University City of Leiden, The Netherlands, c.1625
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Leijden in Hollandt'. Old print of the city of Leiden, the Netherlands. This print originates from 'Thesaurus philopoliticus oder Politisches Schatzkästlein'. T...
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Antique 17th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
Original Antique Engraving of the Mighty Imperial Osaka Castle in Japan, 1669
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print, titled: 'Afbeeldinge vant Maghtich Keyserlyck Casteel Osacca geleegen int groot Ryck Jappan besuyden de Stadt Osacce inde provinsie Qioo.' - ('Image of the Mighty Imperial Castle Osaka').
A bird's eye view of Osaka Castle, Japan. Arnoldus Montanus' "Gedenkwaerdige Gesantschappen der Oost-Indische Maatschappy in 't Vereenigde Nederland aan de Kaisaren van Japan […]. Amsterdam: Jacob Meurs, 1669.
Artists and Engravers: Made by an anonymous engraver after 'Arnoldus Montanus'.
Condition: Very good, given age. Original middle fold, as issued. Some faint browning of the margin edges. A few small spots in the margins (from paper making...
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Antique 17th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
Ariosto 'Lodovico', Orlando Furioso, the First English Language Edition, 1634
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
Author: Ariosto (Lodovico).
Title: Orlando Furioso In English Heroical Verse. By Sir John Harington of Bathe, Knight. Now thirdly revised and amend...
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British Antique 17th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Leather
Antique Map of Denmark and Southern Sweden, c.1658
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Royaume de Danemarq.' Map centered on Sjaelland and covers all of Denmark and part of southern Sweden where a dramatic title cartouche obscures the interior. Sour...
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Antique 17th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
Antique Print of a Religious Calendar, Depicting the Month January, 1680
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print of a religious calendar, depicting the month January. With Zodiac sign in upper left corner. Originates from 'Acta Sanctorum', an encyclopedic text in 68 folio volumes ...
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Antique 17th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
Colorful and Decorative Miniature Map of India, Ceylon by Bertius 1616
Located in Langweer, NL
Old 17th century miniature antique map of India - Ceylon from the 1616 edition of Jadocus Hondius Atlas by Petrus Bertius. Original copperplate engraving with hand coloring.
Carto...
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Antique 17th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
Frisia Occidentalis, A Rare Antique Engraving of Friesland, The Netherlands
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Frisia Occidentalis.' - A very decorative map of the Dutch province Friesland, also showing the Wadden islands Terschelling and Ameland. With coats of arms of the...
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Antique 17th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
Print of Leopold I, Holy Roman Emperor, King of Hungary, Croatia & Bohemia, 1695
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print, titled: 'Leopoldus Romanorum Imperator Semper Augustus.'
This original antique plate shows a portrait of Leopold I (9 June 1640 – 5 May 1705), he was Holy Roman Emperor...
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Antique 17th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
Antique Map of the Island of Psara by Dapper, 1688
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Sara.' Map of Psara ( Psyra or Ipsera) Island (North East Aegean Islands), Greece. This map originates from 'Nauwkeurige Beschrijving der eilanden in de Archipel ...
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Antique 17th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
Old Map of the Western Part of Central Europe, c.1680
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Carta nova accurate del Passagio et strada dalli Paesi Bassi'. Old map of the western portion of Central Europe. Oriented to the Northeast.
Artists and Engrav...
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Antique 17th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
Antique Map of the Region of Poitou by Ortelius, circa 1600
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Poictou'. Original antique map of the region of Poitou, a former province of west-central France whose capital city was Poitiers. Published by A. Ortelius, circa ...
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Antique 17th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
Antique Print of Büdingenin Germany by Braun & Hogenberg, 1617
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Bingen'. Bird's eye-view of Büdingen, Germany. The view shows a city surrounded by vineyards and well fortified with walls and moats. On the right is the castle w...
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Antique 17th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
Antique Print Showing the Arms of the Japanese Emperor, 1669
Located in Langweer, NL
Description: Antique print, titled: 'Japansche wapenen van den Kaisar.' - ('The Arms of the Japanese Emperor').
The image shows several official Imp...
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Antique 17th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
Antique Engraving of a Bird's-Eye Plan of Nagapattinam or Negapatam, India, 1672
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Negapatam.'
Bird's-eye plan of Nagapattinam or Negapatam, India. This map originates from 'Naauwkeurige Beschryvinge van Malabar en Choromandel…en het machtige ...
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Antique 17th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
Original Hand-coloured Antique Map of Pomerania by Sanson '1684'
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Le Duche de Pomeranie divise en ses Principales Parties (..)'. Large map of Pomerania. Pomerania is a historical region on the southern shore of the Baltic Sea in...
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Antique 17th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
Antique Map of Flanders 'Belgium' by F. de Wit, circa 1680
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Comitatus Flandriae Tabula, in Lucem Edita'. Large map of Flanders, Belgium. Published by F. de Wit, circa 1680.
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Antique 17th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
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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Antique 17th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
17th Century French Carved Bleached Ebony Plaque "The Conversion of Saint Paul"
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a wall with this intricately antique panel. Crafted of ebony wood in France circa 1680, the plaque depicts the dramatic biblical scene of "The Conversion of Saint Paul on th...
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French Baroque Antique 17th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
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Ebony
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
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