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Period: 18th Century and Earlier
Antique Map of the Region of Annaburg by Schreiber, 1749
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Die Aemter Annaburg, Schweinitz (..)'. Map of the region of Annaburg, Germany. This map originates from 'Atlas Selectus von allen Konigreichen und Landern der Wel...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Antique Map of the Region of Gommern in Germany, 1749
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Das Amt Gommern und die Graffschafft Barby (..)'. Map of the region of Gommern, Germany. This map originates from 'Atlas Selectus von allen Konigreichen und Lande...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Antique Map of the Region of Artois by Covens & Mortier, c.1730
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Carte d'Artois et des environs'. Large map of the region of Artois, France. Artois is former province located in the northwestern part of France, boarding Belgium...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Portrait in Oil of Robert Harley 1st Earl of Oxford by Sir Godfrey Kneller
By Sir Godfrey Kneller
Located in Savannah, GA
19th Century copy of 18th century portrait of Robert Harley, 1st Earl of Oxford, (born 1661, London, died 1724, London). He was a British statesman who headed the Tory ministry from ...
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English Georgian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities

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Giltwood, Paint

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

Antique Map of Spain and Portugal by Kitchin, 1770
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Spain and Portugal by Tho. Kitchin'. Rare detailed map of Spain and Portugal, with decorative title cartouche in the lower right...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Antique Print of Horseheath Hall in Cambridgeshire, England, 1725
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'General front of Horse heath Hall in Cambridgeshire (..)'. Old engraving of Horseheath Hall, Cambridgeshire. The original Hall was the home of the Alington family and was visited by Queen Elizabeth 1...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

18th Century Italian Carved and Polychromed Reliquary of Pope Pius V
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
18th century Italian carved and polychromed Reliquary of Pope Pius V, realistically carved and painted bust of Pope Pius V (?) holding a relic.  
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Italian Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities

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Brass

Rare Original Handcolored Miniature Map of Malaysia and Singapore, 1600
Located in Langweer, NL
Very handsome original old coloured copper engraving of Malaysia and Singapore, with parts of Sumatra, inc the island of Bangka and Bintam. Title of the map 'Description Malacca'. On...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier 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 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Pl. 1 Antique Print of the Stowe House by Le Rouge, 1776
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Chateau de Stowe, du Coté des Jardins'. Copper engraving showing the garden side of the Stowe House. This print originates from 'Jard...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Antique Map of the Region of Aiguillon by Janssonius, c.1650
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Le Duche d'Aiguillon'. Beautiful map of the Aiguillon region of France. It shows the region between the Lot and Garonne rivers. Artists and Engravers: Johanne...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Antique Map of Switzerland by Cluver, 1685
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Helvetiae Conterminarumque Terrarii, antiqua descriptio.' Miniature map of Switzerland, from the pocket atlas 'Introductionis in...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Antique Map of North Africa showing Egypt, Mauritania and Africa Minor, 1672
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Africa Minor, Mauritania , Aegyptus.' Charming miniature map of North Africa, showing Egypt, Mauritania and Africa Minor. This map originates from the pocket atla...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Antique Engravings of Mauritius and Indonesia, incl de Banda Islands, c.1730
Located in Langweer, NL
Title on page: "Ins. de Cerno a. Nostatibus Mauritius Nominata [on sheet with] Gunnanappi Labetacq [and] Civitas Gammelamme [and] Rex Tubatus", Le Clerc, Jean This sheet includes fo...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

17th Century Statue of a Maiden
Located in Atlanta, GA
An exceptional and stunning French 17th century sculpture of a maiden expertly carved from oak. Marvelous detailing with a beautiful face and movement to the robe.
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French Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities

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Oak

Dutch Rococo Marquetry Miniature Desk
Located in Essex, MA
With curved lid opening to a fitted interior with three drawers below and bracket feet. Beautifully crafted in a bombe form. Much time and skill went into making this piece. Sometime...
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Dutch Rococo Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities

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Walnut

Antique Map of the Baltic Region by Homann Heirs, c.1730
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Regnum Borussiae gloriosis auspicijs Seerenissimi et Potentissimi Princip Friderici III (..).' Detailed map of the Baltic region from Memel to Pomerania, extendin...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Handcolored Print of an Estate by Smallegange, Zeeland, The Netherlands, 1696
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Rynsburch'. Copper engraving of the estate of Rijnsburg, the Netherlands. This print originates from 'Nieuwe Cronyk van Zeeland' by Mattheus Smallegange. Ar...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Antique Map of the Expedition of Govert Knol by Van Schley, 1765
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Plan de l' expédition de Mr. le Commiss. re Govert Knol, forti de Soerabaja, pour aller recévoir Pangerang Depati Anom. / Aftékening der Expeditie van de H. r Commiss. is Govert Knol , uyt Soerabaya , tot afhaalinge van Pangerang Depati Anom'. Map showing the expedition...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Old Vatican Frescoes; Separation of Land from Sea & The Creation of Eve, ca.1780
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print religion titled 'Producant Aquae Reptile Animae Viventis (..)'. This print depicts the seperation of Land from Sea and the Creation of Eve. Originates from 'Frescoes in the Sistine Chapel'. The Sistine Chapel is a chapel in the Apostolic Palace, in Vatican City and the official residence of the pope. Originally known as the Cappella Magna ('Great Chapel'), the chapel takes its name from Pope Sixtus IV, who had it built between 1473 and 1481. Since that time, the chapel has served as a place of both religious and functionary papal activity. Today, it is the site of the papal conclave, the process by which a new pope is selected. The fame of the Sistine Chapel lies mainly in the frescoes that decorate the interior, most particularly the Sistine Chapel ceiling and The Last Judgment...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Antique Map of the Region of Voigtsberg by Schreiber, 1749
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Das Amt Voigtsberg (..)'. Map of the region of Voigtsberg, Germany. This map originates from 'Atlas Selectus von allen Konigreichen und Landern der Welt' by Johan...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Antique Map of the Region of Dölitzsch by Schreiber, 1749
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Die Aemter Doelitsch, Bitterfeld und Zörbig'. Map of the region of Dölitzsch, Germany. This map originates from 'Atlas Selectus von allen Konigreichen und Landern...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Antique Map of the Region of Weida by Schreiber, 1749
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Das Amt Weida (..)'. Map of the region of Weida, Germany. This map originates from 'Atlas Selectus von allen Konigreichen und Landern der Welt' by Johann Georg Sc...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

17th Century Map of Cumberland County in Northwest England Printed by John Speed
Located in Middleburg, VA
Rare extremely early map of the county of Cumberland in the Northwest of England. Printed by John Speed, hand colored. Excellent condition. English. Dated...
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English Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Engraved Map of the Lower Rhine, Meuse, Moselle, Scheldt, Ems & Weser, c.1700
Located in Langweer, NL
Beautiful original hand-colored antique map of a large part of Western Europe. Title: Accuratissima Rheni Inferioris, Mosae et Mosellae Tabula. Maker: T. Danckerts. Amsterdam, ...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Rare Small Antique Map of the Persian Empire, 1692
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Perse'. Small engraved map of the Persian Empire, decorated with a simple cartouche and armorial shield. This map originates from 'L'Atlas en Abrege, ou Nouvelle ...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Antique Print of the 'Korenbeurs' in Amsterdam, c.1760
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Gezicht van de Nieuwe Koren-Beurs tot Amsterdam - Vue de la Nouvelle Bourse (..)'. Optical print of the 'Korenbeurs' in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. The Korenbeurs (""grain bourse"") was a 17th-century commodity market in Amsterdam where grain was traded. The building stood on the banks of the Amstel, on the western side (Nieuwezijde) of the Damrak. It was directly south of the Oude Brug bridge, on a spot now occupied by the former stock and commodity exchange Beurs van Berlage...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Antique Map of the Bay and Rocks of Petatlan by Anson, 1749
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Baye et Rochers de Petaplan (..) - De Baay en de Rotsen van Petaplan (..)'. Original antique map of the bay and rocks of Petatlan, Mexico. This map originates fro...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Pair of Solomonic Colonial Carved and Gilded Columns
Located in Guadalajara, Jalisco, MX
A beautiful pair of 18th Century Solomonic Gilded Columns.  
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Spanish Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities

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Wood

Antique Hand-Carved & Painted Wooden Mounted Architectural or Nautical Fragment
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique hand-carved and polychrome painted architectural or nautical fragment shows no sign of where is may have originated from, but is quite early dating between approximately...
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Unknown Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities

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Oak

Antique Map of Portugal by Placide, c.1700
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Le Portugal dedié au Roy (..)'. Large and detailed map of Portugal. With a small inset map of Porto. Artists and Engravers: Publish...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Antique Map of the Maluku Islands by Le Rouge, c.1750
By George Louis Le Rouge
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map Moluccas/Spice Islands titled 'Isles Moluques'. Detailed map of the famous Spice Islands (Maluku Islands or the Moluccas). Includes also Sulawesi, Bali, Timor, part of Bo...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Antique Print of the Church of Leiden by Van Mieris, 1784
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Platte grond en opstal van de Nieuw Gefundeerde kerk, in de Waard te Leyden, van de z. zijde te zien'. Old engraving of the church of Leiden, the Netherlands. It shows a view and floorplan. This print originates from 'Beschryving der Stad Leyden (..)' by F. van Mieris...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Antique Map of the Region of Calais and The Vermandois Region by Ortelius
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Caletensium et Bononiensium (..) - Veromandorum eorum que confinium (..)'. Two detailed regional maps by Ortelius. The first map shows Belgian and French Coastal ...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Antique Map of Switzerland by Homann Heirs, c.1732
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Potentissimae Helvetiorum Reipublicae (..)'. Beautiful detailed map of Switzerland, showing the 13 cantons. The large title cartouche showing 13 coat of arms of t...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Copper Engraving with a Panoramic View of Mexico City, 1754
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Nouveau Mexico'. Copper engraving with a panoramic view of Mexico city. This print originates from 'Histoire générale des voyages, ou nouvelle collection de...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Antique Map of the Kingdom of Sweden by Güssefeld, 1793
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Charte über das Konigreich Schweden (..)'. Original antique map of the Kingdom of Sweden. Source unknown, to be determined. Artists and Engravers: Franz Ludwig...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Antique Map of the Middle East by Von Sandrart, 1708
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Die Gegend des Irdlisches Paradieses und des Landes Kanaan.' Map of the Middle East with a prominent Cyprus. The map shows t...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Spectacular Antique Original Engraving of a Town Plan of Jerusalem, 1708
Located in Langweer, NL
Description: Antique map titled 'Erster Abriss der Stadt Jerusalem wie sie Furnemblich zur Zeit des Hernn Christi beschaffen (..).' Spectacular town plan...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Biblical Map of the Region from the Mediterranean through the Persian Gulf, 1720
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Carte de la Situation du Paradis Terrestre, Et des Pais Habitez par les Patriarches Dressee pour bien entendre l'Histoire Sainte, Par Messire Pierre Daniel Huet.' This interesting map covers the region from the Mediterranean through the Persian Gulf. Detail is omitted in favor of Biblical depictions including the Sermon on the Mount...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Antique Map of the Island of Java by Van Der Aa, 1725
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Map: 'L'Ile de Java'. (The island of Java.) This map shows the Indonesian island of Java. With compass rose and scale. This plate originates from the very scarse:...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Pl. 21 Antique Print of a Garden Fountain by Le Rouge, c.1785
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Fontaine Rouge No. 3 du Plan Général'. Copper engraving of a garden fountain. This print originates from 'Jardins Anglo-Chinois à la Mode' by Georg Louis le Rou...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Map of Choromandel & Malabar, Incl Kerala, Tamil Nadu & Part of Sri Lanka, 1726
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Nieuwe kaart van Choromandel ende Malabar.' Original antique map of Southern India documenting the VOC's areas of influence. Included is Kerala, Tamil Nadu...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Antique Original Engraving of Chinese Vessels in the 18th Century, 1765
Located in Langweer, NL
Description: Plate no.34: 'Vaisseaux chinois.' (Chinese vessels.) This original auhentic plate originates from: 'Reize rondom de werreld, Gedaan in de jaaren 1740 tot 1744, door den ...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Antique Map of the City of Verdun by Merian, c.1650
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Verdun'. Orginal antique map of Verdun, a small city in the Meuse department in Grand Est in northeastern France. This map originates from 'Topographia Germaniae'...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Antique Map of the Gulf of Cambay, Gujarat, India, 1725
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Le Golfe de Cambaye at la Rade de Suratt.' (The gulf of Cambay and the coast of Surat, India.) The Gulf of Khambhat, formerly known as the Gulf of Cambay, is an i...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Antique Map of the City of Dokkum by Blaeu, c.1650
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Dockum'. Large map of the city of Dokkum, Friesland, The Netherlands. Originates from 'Toneel der Steden', published by Joan Blaeu, Amsterdam. Artists and Engrave...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Antique Map of the Islands Near Ceylon by Baldaeus, 1672
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print, untitled. This original antique print shows the islands Leyden, Middelburg, Hammenhiel, Bramines, Dona Clara and Deserta near Ceylon / Sri Lanka, with their Dutch name...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Antique Print of Duncombe Park by Campbell, 1725
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Elevation of Duncomb Park in Yorkshire (..)'. Old engraving of Duncombe Park, Yorkshire. Duncombe Park is the seat of the Duncombe family whose senior members a...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Antique Map of the Low Countries and Surroundings in Europe, 1685
By Philipp Clüver
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Germaniae Cisrhenanae ut ineter I Caesaris et Traiani Suit imperia Scaldis Item Mose ac Rheni.' Miniature map of the Low Countries and part of Germany and France....
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Antique Map of France by Homann, 1738
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Gallia Benedictina seu Abbatiar & Prioratus tam Monachorum quam Monialium Ord. S. Benedict (..)'. Beautiful antique map of France...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Antique Map of Sangir Island and the Talaud Islands by Valentijn, 1726
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Het Eyland Sangir & De Talautse Eylanden'. Two maps on one sheet. To the left, a map of Sangir Island, Indonesia. To the right, a map of the Talaud Islands, Indon...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Pl. 6 Antique Print of a Garden Trellis by Le Rouge, c.1785
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Moitié du Grand Treilliage Méridional du Jardin (..)'. Copper engraving of part of a garden trellis. This print originates from 'Jardins Anglo-Chinois à la Mode...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Antique Map of the City of Zwolle by Guicciardini, 1613
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Swolla'. Map of the city of Zwolle, the Netherlands. This map originates from the 1613 edition of 'Discrittione di tutti i Paesi Bassi', by L. Guicciardini, publi...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Old Dutch Map of the City of Carthage and the Bay of Carthage, 1773
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Kaart van de Legging van het Oude Karthago'. Old map of the city of Carthage and the Bay of Carthage. It was the center or capital city of the ancient Carthagin...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Ayres, Philip, Emblems of Love, 1750, in a Fine Full Leather Binding
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
Author: AYRES, Philip. Title: Emblems of Love. In Four Languages. Dedicated to the Ladys. Publisher: London: for John Wren Bookseller & Binder at ye Bible & Crown near Great T...
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British Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities

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Leather

18th Century Portugal Original Antique Engraving by Bowles
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Bowles's New Pocket Map of Portugal, Laid Down According to the Sr. Nolin'. Large and detailed map of Portugal. With nice vignette,...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

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