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Period: 18th Century and Earlier
Antique Uncommon Dutch Map of Ancient Israel, c.1730
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Ontwerp en Erfdeeling van't Land Kanaan, volgens het gezicht van Ezechiel.' Uncommon map of ancient Israel. This map shows Israel fr...
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Antique Print of Majorinus Numida, a Bishop of Carthage in Dispute, 1701
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique portrait titled 'Majorinus Numida'. Portrait of Majorinus, a bishop of Carthage in dispute with Ceacilianus. He favored the so-called Donatist sect. He died ca. 329 AD. This print originates from 'Historie der kerken en ketteren van den beginne des Nieuwen Testaments tot aan het jaar onses Heeren 1688 ... In het Neederduyts vertaald' by G. Arnold. Artists and Engravers: Gottfried Arnold (1666 – 1714) was a German Lutheran...
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Antique Print of the City of Hukoen in China, 1668
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print China titled 'Hukoen of ou Hukeu'. Old print depicting a view on the Chinese city of Hukoen with its ramparts. This print originates ...
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18th Century French Cast Iron Bound Strong Box, c.1740
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique mid-18th century cast iron travel safe. Probably manufactured in France for storing money, important documents or jewellery. It would have been taken on long travels, perhaps on a long sea voyage or on the Orient express...
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French Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities

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Iron

Antique Map of Java 'Indonesia' by Arkstee & Markus (1763)
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Nouvelle carte de l'Isle de Java (..)'. This very detailed and rare map shows the island of Java, Indonesia. With cartouche, scale and compass rose. This map orig...
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Antique Lopburi Buddha Statue from Thailand
Located in Atlanta, GA
The Buddha statue was made from a copper alloy in a standing position with hands in double Abhaya mudra. This mudra symbolizes the act of dispelling fear in the face of adversity. In Laos and Thailand where this mudra are used as one of the most iconic gestures, with its origin was pre-Buddhism era, when it was a symbol of good intentions and friendship when approaching strangers. In contrast to Indian iconography, it was often shown with both hands raised to the level of the shoulder in Southeast Asia. The statue was made in the classic Lopburi style, which historically was heavily influenced by Khmer art...
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Thai Other Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities

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Metal

Antique Print of Various Churches on Ceylon or Nowadays Sri Lanka, 1732
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Paneteripou, Manipay, Changane, Vanarpone'. Antique print with four views of the churches of Paneteripoum, Manipay, Changane and Vanarpone (Ceylon/Sri Lanka). This print originates from 'A Collection of Voyages and Travels, some now first printed from original manuscripts others now first printed in English'. Artists and Engravers: Published by Awnsham and John Churchill...
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Original Antique Engraving of a Tonkin Temple in Asia 'Vietnam', 1739
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Tonkinsche Tempel'. Old print depicting a Tonkin/Vietnam temple. This print originates from 'Hedendaagsche Historie, of tegenwoordige staat van alle volkeren (....
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Original Antique Map of Southern India and Ceylon 'Present-Day Sri Lanka'
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Suite de la Carte de l'Indoustan (..) - Vervolg van de Kaart van Hindoestan (..)'. Original antique map of Southern India and Ceylon (present-day Sri Lanka). This...
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Old Antique Map of Borneo 'Kalimantan Indonesia, Sabah Malaysia & Brunei'
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Kaart van het Eyland Borneo'. Original antique map of the island of Borneo. Published 1724-1726 by Joannes van Braam and Gerard Onder de ...
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Antique Map of Asia 'circa 1739'
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Asia Dividida em suas Regioens & Principaes Estados'. Rare and uncommon map of Asia. Signed '1739'. Source unknown, to be determined. ...
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Old Map of Awatska Bay on the Coast of Kamchatka Peninsula, Russia by Cook, 1784
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map Awatska titled 'Plan of the Bay of Awatska (..)'. Antique map of Awatska Bay on the east coast of the Russian peninsula of Kamtschatka. Inset plan of St. Peter’s and St. ...
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Large German Chart of the Islands of the Philippines with Hand-Colored Borders
Located in Langweer, NL
Original antique map titled 'Karte von dem Canal in den Philippinischen Inseln (..)'. Large detailed chart of the islands of the Philippines. One of the most detailed charts of the Philippines of the era. Shows Islands, bays, reefs, soundings tracks of the Manila Galleon route, etc. Includes a large compass rose and rhumb lines. Originates from a German edition of "Voyage around the World...
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Old Color Engraving of Blaeu's first Map of Brazil, North Oriented to the Right
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Novus Brasiliae Typus'. Fine old color example of Blaeu's first map of Brazil, with north oriented to the right. Includes inset map of Baya de todos Santos, elaborate cartouche, 2 compass roses and richly embellished vignettes of native Brazilian life and animals. The interior of the map includes vignettes of indigenous animals and native scenes, including cannibalism. Inset within a decorative border is a small map of "Baya de todos Sanctos". In the sea are monsters, a galleon and two compass roses. The large title cartouche features a male and female Brazilian, both of whom are shown naked. Willem Janszoon Blaeu (1571-1638) was a prominent Dutch geographer and publisher. Born the son of a herring merchant, Blaeu chose not fish but mathematics and astronomy for his focus. He studied with the famous Danish astronomer Tycho Brahe...
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Antique Print of Liège / Luik in Belgium by Braun & Hogenberg, 1575
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Leodium'. View of Liège / Luik, Belgium with surrounding hills and the city wall. With text explaining the origins of Liège, a cartouche expressing thanks to th...
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Antique Architectural Print of Pavilions for English Gardens by Le Rouge, 1776
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Pavillons Grottes pour les Jardins Anglais'. Copper engraving showing pavilions for English gardens. This print originates from 'J...
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Rare Print of the Siege of Doornik Between the English and French Armies, c.1680
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print of the Siege of Doornik (Tournai) in 1581, during the Eighty Years' War. This print most likely originates from an edition of 'Histoire de la guerre de Flandre' by F. S...
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Original Antique Engraving of Various Chinese Gods, 1726
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Onbekende Goden - Onbekende Goden'. Copper engraving of various Chinese Gods in Batavia, Indonesia. This print originates from 'Oud ...
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Antique Colored Engraving of Madras 'Chennai' and Fort St. George in India, 1751
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Plan de Madras et du Fort St. Georges'. Plan of the city of Madras (or Chennai), the capital of the state of Tamil Nadu, India. Also shows a plan of Fort St. Ge...
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Antique Handcolored Engraving of Dabhol or Dabul in India, '1757'
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Dabul'. Old print of the port city Dabhol in India. In the 15th and 16th centuries, Dabul was an opulent Muslim trade center. Around 1660 it was annexed to the ...
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Antique Print with Coastal Views of Kamchatka in The Russian Far East, c.1784
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Views of the Coast of Kamtschatka (..)'. Print with coastal views of Kamchatka including volcanoes. Originates from an edition of Cook's Voyages. Artists and ...
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Antique Print of Two Jewish Synagogues in Amsterdam, The Netherlands, c.1760
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'De Twee groote Synagogen der Hoogduitsche Jooden en het Oude-Zyds-Huiszitten-Aalmoesseniers-Huis van agteren, in 't verschiet'. Old print depicting two large large synagogues of German jews...
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18th Century Ring Dial by Gilbert, London
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
A good example of a 18th century brass ring dial by John Gilbert, London. The well engraved 6" dial is complete with sliding suspension ring and peep hole sight moving over calendar and zodiac signs. John Gilbert was a mathematical instrument maker at Tower Hill...
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English Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities

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Brass

Antique Print of Mount Sinai in Egypt, 1773
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Gezigt van de Berg Sinai uit de haven van Tor'. Old print depicting Mount Sinai and the rock of Meriba. Originates from the first Dut...
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17th Century Italian Antique Oil Painting on Canvas Portrait of a Gentleman
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Beautiful antique oil painting on canvas portrait of a gentleman with book.. Excellent pictorial quality great attention to detail. Flemish school school of the 17th century. Not signed. Sold with rare 17th century antique wooden frame...
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Dutch Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities

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Canvas

Antique Print with Coastal Views of Asia by Cook, c.1784
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Views of the Coast of Asia (..)'. Antique print depicting various coastal views of Asia including Kamchatka. Originates from an edition of Cook's Voyages. A...
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Antique Print of a Mechanical Trap with Crossbow and Arrow, 1768
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Piege et Arc Automate'. Copper engraving of a mechanical trap with crossbow and arrow. This print originates from volume 18 of 'Histoire generale des voyages (....
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Early Antique Continental Carved Oak Reliquary Cabinet & Carved Columns 18th C
Located in Big Flats, NY
An early antique Continental reliquary cabinet offers deeply carved oak construction with central foliate column having square display with acanthus ...
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European Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities

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Oak

Antique Print of Kannur or Cananore with Ships, in Kerala, India, 1726
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print India titled: 'Cananor'. Old print of a view of Kannur (or Cannanore), Kerala, India. From the monumental 'Oud en Nieuw Oost-Indiën ...
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Antique Print of Seals of Nobility and Important Men of Scotland, 1792
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Plate XXVIII. Seals of Nobility and great Men of Scotland. Original antique print showing Seals of Nobility and important men of Scotland. This print originates...
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Copper Engraving of a Section of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, London, 1776
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Coupe sur la longueur d'une partie de la Galerie des Antiques dans les jardins de Kew'. Copper engraving showing a section of the Royal Botanic...
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Antique Print of Tinian Island by Anson, 1749
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Gezigt van de Waterplaats op het Eiland Tinian - Vue de l'Aiguade de l'Ile de Tinian'. View of the island Tinian in the northern Mariana Islands...
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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 s...
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Ammonite Fully Polished
Located in BAARN, UT
Really well prepared at the end. Approx. 110 milion years old.
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Malagasy Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities

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Very Old Antique Map of the Persian Empire by Magini, c.1597
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Persiae Regnum sive Sophorum Imperium'. Old map of the Persian Empire. This map originates from 'Geografia cioe Descrittione Universale della Terra' by G.A. Magin...
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Late 18th Century Spanish Silver Baroque Holy Water Font with Gilt Virgin Mary
Located in Madrid, ES
This highly decorative silver holy water font or stoup, is stamped with hallmarks placing its manufacture in Aspiazu, Bilbao, Spain during the l...
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Spanish Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities

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Silver

Original Antique Engraved Print of the City of Hoaigan in China, 1668
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print China titled 'Hoaigan'. Old print depicting a view on the Chinese city of Hoaigan with its ramparts. This print originates from the Latin edition of Nieuhof's work titl...
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Da Annibale Carracci Deposizione di Cristo Opera Barocca Italiana 1650 circa
By Annibale Carracci
Located in Milan, IT
Deposizione di Cristo nel Sepolcro 1650, opera barocca di scuola emiliana ispirata al Cristo deposto nel sepolcro di Annibale Carracci esposto al Metropolitan Museum of Art in New Y...
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Italian Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities

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Wood, Canvas

Old Eastern Balkans Map, with Dalmatia, Croatia, Slavonia, Bosnia, Serbia, 1633
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Sclavonia, Croatia, Bosnia cum Dalmatiae Parte'. Old map of the Eastern Balkans with the geographical & political divisions of Dalmatia, Croatia, Slavonia, Bosnia, Serbia, etc. The map details the course of the Danube, Sauus, and Drauus Rivers. Originates from the 1633 German edition of the Mercator-Hondius Atlas Major, published by Henricus Hondius and Jan Jansson under the title: 'Atlas: das ist Abbildung der gantzen Welt, mit allen darin begriffenen Laendern und Provintzen: sonderlich von Teutschland, Franckreich, Niderland, Ost und West Indien: mit Beschreibung der selben.' Artists and Engravers: Gerard Mercator (1512 - 1594) originally a student of philosophy was one of the most renowned cosmographers and geographers of the 16th century, as well as an accomplished scientific instrument maker. He is most famous for introducing Mercators Projection, a system which allowed navigators to plot the same constant compass bearing on a flat map...
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Original Old Map with Many Details Around Manilla in the Philippine Islands
Located in Langweer, NL
Original antique map titled 'Carte du Canal des Iles Philippines (..) - Kaart van het Kanaal in de Filippynsche Eilanden (..)'. Striking and highly detailed chart of the Islands of the Philippines. Shows Islands, bays, reefs, soundings tracks of the Manila Galleon route, etc. Published 1724-1726 by Joannes van Braam...
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Ammonite group cluster in matrix
Located in BAARN, UT
Lower lias. Approx. 200 million years old.
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British Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities

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The Works of Tobias Smollett, 8 Volumes, 1797, in a Fine Full Leather Binding
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
Author: SMOLLETT, Tobias. Title: The Works of Tobias Smollett. With Memoirs of His Life. Publisher: London: for many, 1797. 8 vols., 8-5/8" x 5-1/2", engraved frontis plate...
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British Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities

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Leather

Renaissance Period Hand Carved Oak Panels, 16th Century
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Set of two 16th century oak panels, one representing a character accompanied by a dog, the other a character in flames, probably saints. These ...
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French Renaissance Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities

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Oak

Antique Print of the Battle of Camaret in the Nine Years War, Near Brest, France
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Plan of the Attack of Camaret Bay, on the Coast of Bretagne, thro which lies the Harbour of Brest'. Striking plan showing the details of the battle at the mouth of Cameret Bay. Includes a battle plan...
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Early 18th Century Italian Large Weight Scale 1715
Located in Milan, IT
Standing at nearly 51 inches in height, this large Italian scale from the 18th century features its original copper pans and crosspiece stamped by the I...
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Italian Louis XV Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities

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Copper, Iron

Antique Architectural Print of a New Design for Robert Walpole, England, 1725
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'This New Design of my Invention, is most humbly inscrib'd to the Rt. Honble Robert Walpole (..)'. Old print depicting a new de...
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German 18th Century Silver Hanukkah Lamp by Herfurth
Located in London, GB
German 18th century silver Hanukkah lamp by Herfurth German, c. 1760 Height 17.5cm, width 23cm, depth 7cm This exceptional German Hanukkah lamp was produced in the 18th century ...
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German Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities

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Silver

18th Century Spanish Colonial Church Altar Table now Sideboard Server
Located in Forney, TX
A magnificent rustic Spanish Colonial antique, circa 1725, church altar with remarkable patina and detailing. Hand-crafted in the first half of the 18th century, most likely commissioned by the Spanish Empire for use in a Colonial religious Mission, now fashioned with later antique elements and repurposed for use as a sideboard. The scarce Baroque period ecclesiastical architectural church altar presents with a raised gallery shelf back topped with a single board, over a massive, thick pine plank wooden slab top, featuring impressive rich patina, rustic charm and antique character. Mounted over the distinctive architectural trapezoid shaped molded base with rich hand carved and polychrome painted decoration, including the sophisticated original Italian / European inspired trompe-l'œil marbleizing finish, which was a variety of faux painting techniques used only by highly skilled artisans to create the distinctive and varied patterns of marble, in an effort to reproduce the colors, veining and luster of real marble or other building materials. Rising on solid supports enhanced with recessed paneling, smooth rounded corners and edge work and stepped molded trim. Beautiful, nicely aged patina over the whole, highly desirable heavily worn, naturally distressed, chippy paint craquelure finish that has been stabilized to minimize further loss, that does not detect from the aesthetics or functionality, but only adds to the overall elegant warmth and rich historical depth, that can only be acquired over three centuries. Very strong, sturdy, stable. Delivered cleaned, hand waxed, luminous polished French patina finish, ready for immediate use, and many more years of generational enjoyment. Dimensions: (approx) 37.25" High, 62" Wide, 27" Deep The large size, and substantial proportions, make this excellent for a variety of different uses, including as a distinctive buffet table or server, credenza, oversized console, farmhouse kitchen...
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Central American Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities

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Wood, Pine, Paint

Engravings of the Frisian Cities of Sloten, IJlst, Workum and Hindelopen, c.1650
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Slooten - Ylst - Worcum - Hinloopen'. Three plans and a bird's eye view on one sheet. The plans show the Frisian cities Sloten, IJlst, Workum and the view shows...
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Paper

Rare Antique Print of the Famous Westminster Abbey, London, England, C.1800
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'An ancient View of St. James's (..)'. Old print of Westminster, the old Westminster Abbey in the centre, with St James's Palace on the right. Westminster Abb...
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Rare Engraving of the Coast of Dabhol or Dabul, Ratnagiri, Maharashtra in India
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'De Kust van Dabul'. Antique print depicting the coast of Dabhol / Dabul in India. This print originates from 'Oud en Nieuw Oost-Indiën' by F. Valentijn. Artist...
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Print of Makassar 'Ujung Pandang' in the Dutch East Indies 'Indonesia', c.1725
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Macasar, Capitale du Roiaume de même nom'. This rare print shows Makassar, the present capital of South Sulawesi, Indonesia. In the foreground several VOC ships...
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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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Rare Antique Print of Temptation and Expulsion, c.1780
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print religion titled 'Tulit Igitur Mulier de Fructu Illius, et Comedit (..)'. This print depicts Temptation and Expulsion. Originates from 'Frescoes in the Sistine Chapel'. ...
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Original Hand-Colored Antique Map of Gelderland and Utrecht in the Netherlands
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Ducatus Geldriae novissima descriptio'. Detailed map of Gelderland, a province in the Netherlands. Two coats of arms, one with scale. Ships on ‘De Zuyderzee’. Pub...
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Antique Print of Batavia 'Jakarta' in the Dutch East Indies in Asia, 1705
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print Indonesia titled 'Batavia'. Beautiful view of Batavia, Indonesia. This print originates from 'Algemeene weereld-beschryving, nae de rechte verdeeling der landschappen (...
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Antique Print of the Coromandel Coast in India, 1726
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print depicting the Coromandel Coast, India. This print originates from 'Oud en Nieuw Oost-Indiën' by F. Valentijn. Artists and Engravers: François Valentijn (1666-1727), a ...
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Old Print of Standia, a Greek Island 'Heraklion, Crete, Greece, Balkans', 1688
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print Greece titled 'Het Eilant Standia'. Old print of the island Standia, near Crete, Greece. This print originates from 'Nauwkeurige Bes...
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