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Period: Late 18th Century
Map of the Western Coast of South America from Ecuador into Chili, ca.1780
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Carte du Perou avec une partie des pays qui en sont a l'est.' Map of the western coast of South America extending from Ecuador, through Peru and present-day B...
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Interesting Old Map of the Nw Coast of America and the Ne Coast of Asia, ca.1772
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Carte Generale des Decouvertes de l'Amiral de Fonte (..)'. Original antique map of the discoveries of Admiral de Fonte, showing the possibility of a north-west passage. Interesting map of the NW Coast...
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Personification of Fortitude as a Modestly Dressed Seated Female Figure, ca.1780
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print, titled: 'Fortitude.' - Personification of Fortitude as a modestly dressed seated female figure. A lion in the background. From 'The Univers...
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Old Engraving of Chesterfield House, Westminster in London, Uk, ca.1770
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: Antique print titled 'Elevation of the R. Hoble Earl of Chesterfields House (..)'. Old engraving of Chesterfield House, Westminster. It was a ...
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Map of the African Coast, Gulf of Guinea, from Sierra Leone to Gabon, 1788
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Drawn from d'Anvilles Map of the Coast of Guinea, Between Sierra Leone and the crossing of the Line.' Map of the African coast, Gulf of Guinea, from Sierra Le...
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Copper Engraving Showing the Neptune Fountain of Versailles, Paris, France, 1785
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Plan de la décoration du Bassin de Neptune à Versailles'. Copper engraving showing parts of the Neptune fountain of Versaill...
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Chart of the Coast of Cochinchina' and 'Plan of Pulo Condor', Vietnam, 1778
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'A Chart of a part of the Coast of Cochinchina' and 'Plan of Pulo Condor'. Two maps on one sheet. The upper map shows part of the coast of Cochinchina from Cha...
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Antique Map of the Russian Empire in Europe, ca.1780
Located in Langweer, NL
Description: Antique map titled 'Bowles's New Pocket Map of the Russian Empire in Europe, Comprehending the West Part of the Empire in Asia' Large and detai...
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Antique Print of the City of Ten-Tchoo-Foo, China, 1796
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'View of the City of Ten-Tchoo-Foo from the Anchorage of the Hindostan in the Strait of Mi-a-Tau Bearing South-West'. Together on a sheet with 'Cape Maccartney and Cape Gower'. The top two views depict coastal profile views of local islands named after important people in the Embassy, including Macartney, Staunton, and Gower. Below, a view of the city of Ten-Tchoo-Foo taken from aboard the Hindostan, one of the ships on the mission. These land approach views appeared in the account of George Macartney's travels to China, published by George Nicol. Macartney was Britain's first envoy to China, and was tasked with convincing Emperor Qianlong to ease restrictions on trade between Great Britain and China by allowing the British to have a permanent embassy in the country. Sir George Staunton prepared the official report, 'An Authentic Account of an Embassy from the King of Great Britain to the Emperor of China', which included charts and views based on manuscript sketches and drawings by Sir John Barrow...
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Antique Map of Northern Europe and European Russia, ca.1780
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Le Nord de L'Europe, Contenant Le Danemark, La Norwege; La Suede et La Laponie avec la Majeure Partie de al Russie Europeenne.' Map of Northern Europe and Eur...
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Large Scale Map of Greece, Extending to Cythera with Inset of Macedonia, ca.1786
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Graeciae Antiquae'. Large scale map of Greece, extends south to the island of Cythera. Inset map shows details of Macedonia. Pu...
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Striking Large Format Antique Map of Southeastern France, 1799
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'The South Eastern Part of France which includes Roussillon-Languedoc, with a Great Portion of Rouergue and Auvergne-Provence-Dauphine, and the Whole Frontier of Italy'. Striking large format map...
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Framed View of St. Martin's Cathedral or Domkerk, Utrecht, The Netherlands, 1770
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'L'Eglise Metropolitaine de Saint Martin a' Utrecht'. View of St. Martin's Cathedral in Utrecht, also known as 'Domkerk'. Artists and Engravers: Publishe...
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Old Map of the Kingdom of Tonga, Also Known as the Friendly Islands, ca.1780
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print, titled: 'Carte des Isles des Amis.' Map of the Kingdom of Tonga, also known as the Friendly Islands, and one of the last hereditary monarchies. Cook named this gro...
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Attractive Original Hand-Colored Map of the Swabia Region of Germany, 1799
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'A New Map of the Circle of Swabia, from the Latest Authorities'. Attractive example of John Cary's 1799 map of the Swabia region of Germany. Covers from the U...
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Large Decorative Antique Map of the Mediterranean, ca.1770
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Carte de la Mer Mediterranee en Douze Feuilles'. First map out of twelve fine engraved double-page and folding maps that join to create a large wall map...
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Original Antique Print of the 'Korenbeurs' in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, 1787
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'De Nieuwe Koornbeurs, in 1786'. Original antique 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 Map of the Northern Hemisphere, 1782
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Hémisphère Septentrional pour voir plus distinctement les Terres Arctiques (..)'. Map of the Northern Hemisphere, originall...
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Copper Engraved Map of Tierra del Fuego and the Strait of Magellan, c1780
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Extremite Meridionale de l'Amerique.' Copper engraved map of Tierra del Fuego and the Strait of Magellan with five detailed insets of the region showing soundings, anchorages, etc. Engraved by Andre. This map originates from 'Atlas de Toutes les Parties Connues du Globe Terrestre'. Artists and Engravers: Rigobert Bonne (1727-1795 ) was one of the most important cartographers of the late 18th century. In 1773 he succeeded Jacques Bellin as Royal Cartographer to France in the office of the Hydrographer at the Depôt de la Marine. Working in his official capacity Bonne compiled some of the most detailed and accurate maps of the period. Bonne's work represents an important step in the evolution of the cartographic ideology away from the decorative work of the 17th and early 18th century towards a more detail oriented and practical aesthetic. With regard to the rendering of terrain Bonne maps...
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Large, Original Antique Print of the Roman Tropaeum Alpium, Near Monaco, ca.1780
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Ruines du Monument de la Turbie, près de Monaco'. Large, original antique print of the Tropaeum Alpium, a Roman trophy (tropaeum) ce...
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Gironde, Where Rivers Dordogne & Garonne Meet Near Bordeaux, France, ca.1770
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Carte des Entrées et Cours de la Gironde'. Large map of the region of the Gironde estuary. It is formed from the meeting of the rivers Dordogne and Garonne ju...
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Original and Colourful Map of Northern India with Surrounding Regions, 1783
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Indes'. A map of Northern India with surrounding regions. From Lattre's 'Atlas moderne ou collection de cartes sur toutes les parties du globe terrestre...
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Attractive Map of the British Isles with an Inset of the Shetland Islands, c1770
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Les Isles Britanniques Comprenant les Royaumes D'Angleterre D'Ecosse et D'Irlande, Divises en Grandes Provinces Subdivise par Comptes (…).' Attractive map of the British Isles. With inset map including the Orcade and Shetland Islands. Good detail throughout including coastal...
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Large Antique Map of France, with a Small Inset of the Island of Corsica, 1792
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'France divided into Metropolitan Circles (..)'. Large, original antique map of France, with a small inset of the island of Corsica. Published by W. Faden, 179...
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Antique View of the Holy Sepulchre Church in Jerusalem, Ca.1778
Located in Langweer, NL
Description: Antique print titled 'A perspective View of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre at Jerusalem and other Structures'. A view of the Holy Sep...
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Uncommon Rare Map Showing The Louisiade Archipelago, Papua New Guinea, ca.1798
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Carte de la Partie Septentrionale de l'Archipel de la Louisiade'. Uncommon map showing the area around the Louisiade Archipelago, named for Louis XV by Louis ...
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Rare Chart of Indonesia Including Borneo, Java, Celebes, Ceram and More, 1779
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Carte de la Navigation de Batavia a Amboina'. Rare chart of Indonesia including Borneo, Java, Celebes, Ceram and more. This map originates from 'Voyage par le Cap...
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Old Sea Chart of the Tenasserim area, Myanmar 'Burma' in South East Asia, c.1790
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Coast of Tenasserim.' Sea chart of the Tenasserim area, Myanmar in South East Asia. Source unknown, to be determined. Artists and Engravers: Anonymous.
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Rare Map of the Philippines; Joseph Freewills Island & Mindanao South End, 1773
Located in Langweer, NL
Three charts on one sheet titled '1) A Dangerous Shoal 2) Joseph Freewills Island 3) The South End of Mindanao'. It shows Captain Carteret's voyage: Saint George's Channel to Min...
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Antique Map of The Bay of D'Estaing located on the Russian island Sakhalin, 1798
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Plan of La Baie d'Estaing'. This map shows the bay of D'Estaing located on the Russian island of Sakhalin. La Perouse was selected b...
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Original Antique Plan of the Fortress of Charedsch in Persia or Iran, ca.1780
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map, titled: 'Plan de la Citadelle de la Ville de Charedsch.' Plan of the fortress of Charedsch, Iran / Persia. This original antique print originates from 'Reize naar Ar...
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Decorative Map of the French Regions of Picardy, Artois & French Flanders, c1780
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Carte des Gouvernements de Flandre Francoise, d'Artois, de Picardie et du Boulenois.' An attractive example of Rigobert Bonne's 1771 decorative map of the Fre...
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Nicely Framed View on the 'Spaarndammerdijk' in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, 1795
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'De Stad Amsteldam'. View on the 'Spaarndammerdijk' in the city of Amsterdam, the Netherlands. This print originates from 'De Nederlandsche stad- en dorp-besc...
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Antique Map of the West Coast of America with Island Views, ca.1784
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Views on the West Coast of America (..)'. Coastal views of various islands of the American coast. Originates from an edition of Cook's Voyages. Artists ...
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Hand Carved Italian Santo
Located in Houston, TX
Hand carved Italian Santo: figure of Franciscan abbot or saint, circa 1780-1800. Note: Regional differences in humidity and climate during shipping may...
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Remarkable Antique Print of a Horse Drawn Float with Religious Figures, 1775
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print of a horse drawn float with religious figures. Double page with joined sheets and original folding lines. This print originates fro...
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Map & Views of the Cape Verde Islands, in the Atlantic Ocean, West-Africa, 1775
Located in Langweer, NL
Various maps and views on one plate titled 'Praya Bay (..)', 'The Cape Verd Islands (..)' and 'A view of Praya Bay (..)'. Map and views of the Cape Verde islands, in the Atlantic Ocean west of Africa. Printed from two copper plates, published for Robert Sayer...
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Print of the Vegetation & Sun & Moon, from Frescoes in the Sistine Chapel, c1780
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print religion titled 'Germinet Terra Herbam Virentem (..)'. This print depicts the Vegetation and Sun and Moon. Originates from 'Frescoes in the Sistine Chapel...
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Views of Saunders, Osnaburg, Boscawens, Admiral Keppel's & Wallis Island, c.1774
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Isles de Sir Charles Saunder Latitude (..)'. Coastal views of Sir Charles Saunders Island ; Osnaburg Island [Mehetia, in French Polynesia] ; Boscawens Islan...
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Beautiful Antique Map of Southeastern France with Decorative Cartouche, ca.1790
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Languedoc, Dauphiné, Province'. Beautiful antique map of Southeastern France with decorative cartouche. Map includes topographical detail as well as a referen...
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Old Chart of the North-Eastern Coast of Australia Discovered by Cook, 1774
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled Carte d'une Partie de la Cote de la N.le Galles Merid etc. An interesting chart of the north-eastern coast of Australia discovered by Cook in 1770, showing th...
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Old View of the Queen Charlotte's Islands 'Santa Cruz Islands, Solomon', 1774
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Cote Septentrional de la plus grande des Isles de la Reine Charlotte (..)'. Map and coastal view of the islands within the Queen Charlotte's Islands (Santa Cruz Islands...
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Old Dutch Map of Part of Syria and Phoenicia, 1773
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Gedeelte van Syriën en Phenicië'. Old map of part of Syria and Phoenicia. Originates from the first Dutch editon of an interesting travel account of Norther...
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Decorative Map of the Empire of China, Korea, Japan, Taiwan, Lucon, Macau, 1780
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Carte de L'Empire de la Chine.' Decorative map of the Empire of China, depicting China, Corea ( Korea ), Japan, Tonquin and the Philippine island Lucon. Source unknown, to be determined. Artists and Engravers: Rigobert Bonne (1727-1795 ) was one of the most important cartographers of the late 18th century. In 1773 he succeeded Jacques Bellin as Royal Cartographer to France in the office of the Hydrographer at the Depôt de la Marine. Working in his official capacity Bonne compiled some of the most detailed and accurate maps of the period. Bonne's work represents an important step in the evolution of the cartographic ideology away from the decorative work of the 17th and early 18th century towards a more detail oriented and practical aesthetic. With regard to the rendering of terrain Bonne maps...
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Original Antique Print of People Playing Games in Flanders, Belgium, 1774
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'La récréation Flamande'. Original antique print of people playing games in Flanders, Belgium. Published 1774. Artists and En...
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Antique Print Depicting a Military Scene with Canons, in Indonesia, 1784
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print Indonesia titled 'Batterij van Kanons 12. c.m. (achterlaad) in het bivak'. Antique print depicting a military scene in Indonesia. Orig...
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Engraving of an 18th-Century Measuring Device, Based on Double Reflection, C1780
Located in Langweer, NL
"Occasus Ortus" This engraving illustrates an 18th-century measuring device. The instrument, built after the principle of the double reflection, allowed precise observations wi...
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California, Alaska and Mexico: 18th Century Hand-Colored Map by de Vaugondy
By Didier Robert de Vaugondy
Located in Alamo, CA
This an 18th century hand-colored map of the western portions of North America entitled "Carte de la Californie et des Pays Nord-Ouest separés de l'Asie par le détroit d'Anian, extra...
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Antique Copper Engraving of an Italian Vineyard and a Farm, ca.1785
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Vue de la Vigne a l'Italienne (..)'. Copper engraving of an Italian vineyard and a farm. This print originates from 'Jardins ...
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Print of Maps of Islands of the South Pacific, Incl. Pitcairn & Dusky Bay, 1788
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Esquisse de la Bay Dusky, Dans La Nouvelle Zeelande / I. Pitcairn / Isles de Wallis / I Turtle / I des Cocos and Traitres / Palmerston I. / I. Suavage / I. D'Hervey/ Havre Pickersgill / I de Pasques.' Detailed set of maps of the islands of the South Pacific...
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Cemetery on Amsterdam Island, French Territory in the Indian Ocean, ca.1785
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Begraafplaats op het eiland Amsterdam'. Engraved view of a local cemetery on Amsterdam Island, a small French territory in the southern Indian Ocean. Origin...
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Map of Spain & Portugal Incl. the islands of Ibiza, Minorque & Majorque, 1780
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Les Royaumes d'Espagne et de Portugal.' Map of Spain and Portugal. Includes the islands of Ibiza, Minorque, and Majorque. Shows towns, rivers, some topographi...
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Uncommon Old Map of Lapland to Russia and Denmark to Kazan in the South, 1785
Located in Langweer, NL
Description: Antique map titled 'Kaart van het Noorderdeel van Europa, Bevattende Deenmarken, Noorwegen, Zweden, Lapland en het Grootste Gedeelte van Europeesch Rusland.' This un...
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Old Map of the East Indonesian Islands Borneo, Celebes, New Guinea, Bali, 1792
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Partie de la Nouvelle Grande Carte des Indes Orientales, contenant les Isles de Borneo, Iava, Celebes, Mindanao (..)'. Detailed map of the Indonesian islands ...
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Old Map of North India From Kandahar East to Burma 'Pegu' and South to Goa, 1776
Located in Langweer, NL
Description: Antique map titled 'Indes Iere Feuille'. Old map of northern India. Covers the subcontinent from Kandahar east as far as Burma (Pegu) and south to just past Goa. Nam...
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Antique Detailed Map of Papua New Guinea and the Regions to the West, ca.1780
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Carte des Decouvertes du Capite. Carteret dans La Nlle. Bretagne avec une parte du passage du Capite. Cook Par Le Detroit De L'Endeavor ...
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Decorative Rare Map of the French Regions of Isle De France and Orleans, ca.1780
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Carte du Gouvernment de L'Isle de France et de edlui de L'Orleanois (..).' A fine example of Rigobert Bonne's c. 1780 decorative map of the French regions of ...
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Large Religious Mezzotint Print of Batsheba Bringing Abishag to David, 1779
Located in Langweer, NL
Description: Antique print titled 'Batsheba bringing Abishag to David'. Large mezzotint depicting David, naked to the waist and sitting up in a luxurious bed, holding up his right ha...
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