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Period: Late 18th Century
Antique 18th Century French Bronze Scientific Silk-Weighing Instrument 1789-1795
Located in New Orleans, LA
Rare antique 18th century French Lyonnaise bronze scientific Instrument used for weighing Silk, in anchor form, 1789-1795. Made by "J. Berthaud et Cie...
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French Antique Late 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Bronze

Engraving Print from the Panckoucke Encyclopédie Nautical Subject, 1782-1832
Located in Milan, IT
Print by engraving on copper plate from the Panckoucke Encyclopédie méthodique, end of the 18th century, volume Marine Planches (more than 1,500 figures dealing with all subjects on the marina: planes, construction, carpentry, tree trunks, armaments of maneuvers, ropes, sails, artillery, ship maneuvers and combat tactics). This is the plate no. n. 26, pag. 70 fig. 350-353; with frame cm 38.3 x 31.5. Ship ropes are depicted. The Print has the "Benard direxit...
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French Antique Late 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Historic Revolutionary War Period Bed Warming Pan
Located in Nantucket, MA
An important and historic revolutionary war period bed warming pan, belonging to Lieutenant James Porter, Jr., circa 1770s-1780s. A hand chased brass w...
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American American Colonial Antique Late 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Brass

18th Century French Louis XVI Giltwood Barometer
Located in Sheffield, MA
A stunningly beautiful 18th century French gold gilt barometer is a weather instrument with mercury-filled glass thermometer still in working order...
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French Louis XVI Antique Late 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Wood

Engraving on Copper Print from the Volume Navigazione Nautical Subject 1790
Located in Milan, IT
Print by engraving on copper plate Tav III TIX fig. 17-22 from the volume Navigazione; with frame 28 x 33. Some calculations are depicted. Very good condition. Shipping is insured by...
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Italian Antique Late 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Antique Miniature Map of the Maluku Islands by Van Esveldt & Holtrop 'c.1790'
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'De Moluksche Eilanden'. Original antique miniature map of the Maluku Islands (Moluccas), an archipelago in eastern Indonesia. This map originates from an extremel...
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Antique Late 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Engraving Print from the Panckoucke Encyclopédie Nautical Subject 1782-1832
Located in Milan, IT
Print by engraving on copper plate from the Panckoucke Encyclopédie méthodique, end of the 18th century, volume Marine Planches (more than 1,500 figures dealing with all subjects on ...
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French Antique Late 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Egraving Print from the Panckoucke Encyclopédie Nautical Subject 1782-1832
Located in Milan, IT
Print by engraving on copper plate from the Panckoucke Encyclopédie méthodique, end of the 18th century, volume Marine Planches (more than 1,500 figures dealing with all subjects on ...
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French Antique Late 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Pair of English Globes by Cary, London, 1798 and 1800
Located in Milano, IT
Pair of 12-inch table globes John and William Cary London, 1798 and 1800 Some restored cracks and abrasions lb 11 each (kg 5) The two terrestrial and celestial globes rest in their original Dutch style stands with four supporting turned wood columns. Each one measures 18 in in height x 17 in in diameter with the diameter of the spheres measuring about 12 in; 46 cm in height x 43 cm in diameter x 31 cm diameter of the spheres. The 12 inch measure was one of the most frequently used by British manufacturers of globes of this period. Each globe is composed of two series of twelve printed paper gores, aligned and glued onto plaster spheres. The brass circle of the meridian bears engravings...
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English George III Antique Late 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Wood, Paper

Engraving Copper Print from Panckoucke Encyclopédie Nautical Subject 1782-1832
Located in Milan, IT
Print by engraving on copper plate from the Panckoucke Encyclopédie méthodique, end of the 18th century, volume Marine Planches (more than 1,500 figures dealing with all subjects on ...
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French Antique Late 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Antique Map of the Middle East by Brion de la Tour '1772'
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Carte des Pays et Principaux Lieux (..)'. Original antique map of Middle East, extending to the Red Sea, Egypt, the Eastern Medi...
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Antique Late 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Pantograph Signed Lennel, Paris, 1780
Located in Milan, IT
Brass and ebony pantograph, in its original mahogany box. Bone wheels. The instrument shows the signature of the maker Lennel à La Sphére à Paris. France, 1780.
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British Antique Late 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Brass

Captain Hood’s Gold and Hardstone Armorial Fob Seal
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
The openwork gold fluted pendent mount is channel set with an oval cornelian seal engraved with the coat of arms and crest of Hood with the arms of Periam in pretence for Captain Alexander Hood RN (1758-1798) who married Elizabeth Periam of Butleigh. English, circa 1790. Captain Hood (1758-1798) was a cousin of Samuel Hood, Viscount Hood, and of Alexander Hood, Viscount Bridport. His younger brother was Sir Samuel Hood who captained Zealous at the Battle of the Nile...
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English Antique Late 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Gold

18th Century German Pewter Passover Plate
Located in New York, NY
Pewter passover tray, Germany, 18th century. The outer rim has wriggle- work engraving of the order of the Seder service, along with a pair of birds fl...
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German Antique Late 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Pewter

George III Mahogany Childs Armchair
Located in Essex, MA
With serpentine crestrail over a pierced ribbon back, drop in seat and straight square legs.
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English George III Antique Late 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Mahogany

Antique Map of the Arabian Peninsula by Bonne 'c.1780'
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Carte de l'Arabie, du Golfe Persique, et de la Mer Rouge (..)'. Original antique map of the Arabian Peninsula, including the horn...
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Antique Late 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Antique Hand-Colored Engraving of Raid on the Medway, England, 'c.1790'
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Aftekening der Schilderye op 't Stadhuis te Dordrecht (..)'. Scene of the battle of Chattam during one of the many Anglo-Dutch wars. In this battle, the Dutch sailed up the river Thames and destroyed part of the English fleet at anchor in the harbor of Chattam. Pictured in the foreground is the Dutch commander, Cornelius de Wit, being presented with the spoils of war...
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Antique Late 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Antique Chart of the Mid-Pacific Ocean by Anson, 'c.1784'
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Carte de la Mer du Sud ou Mer Pacifique'. Original chart of the mid-Pacific Ocean, includes voyage tracks of Anson’s Centurion and the ship he stalked, the Spanish treasure...
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Antique Late 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Antique Map of the Arabian Peninsula by Bonne 'c.1780'
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Carte de l'Arabie, du Golfe Persique, et de la Mer Rouge (..)'. Original antique map of the Arabian Peninsula, including the horn...
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Antique Late 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Antique Grand Tour Italy Miniature Landscape Monuments Campagna Embroidery
Located in Munich, DE
This is a rare embroidered Grand Tour souvenir of an italian landscape with archutectural motifs. This beautiful miniature embroidery is in good...
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English George III Antique Late 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Cotton, Oak

Geographical Antique Map of Principality of Monaco
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
ST/609 - Interesting antique color map of Monaco Principality in French language : "Carte qui contient le Principauté de Piémont, le Monferrat et la comté de...
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Italian Other Antique Late 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

18th Century Italian Carved Giltwood Church Torchère Converted to Floor Lamp
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Tall giltwood church torchère with deep foliate carvings, Italy late 18th century. This piece is finely hand carved in precise detail with deep foliate carvings decorated with acanth...
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Italian Louis XVI Antique Late 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Silk, Giltwood

Original Hand-Colored Antique Map of Africa by Elwe '1792'
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'l'Afrique Divisée en ses Empires, Royaumes, et Etats'. Decorative large map of Africa. The cartography is typical for the 17th century with the Nile originating i...
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Antique Late 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Antique Map of France in Ancient Roman Times by d'Anville 'c.1795'
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Gallia Antiqua ex Aevi Romani Monumentis (..)'. Original, large, map of France in ancient Roman times. Bottom left, a large inset shows Gallia's southern most Rom...
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Antique Late 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Sainte with Shield, 18th-19th Century
Located in Virum, DK
A sainte with shield. A Renaissance carved oak figure, standing in a later oak niche, 18th-19th century.
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European Antique Late 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Oak

Antique Map of Greece by Keizer & de Lat, 1788
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 't Zuider Deel van Turks Europe genaamt Griekenland (..)'. Uncommon original antique map of Greece. This map originates from 'Nieuwe Natuur- Geschied- en Handelkun...
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Antique Late 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Antique Map of the Kingdom of Poland by Keizer & de Lat, 1788
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 't Koninkryk Polen (..)'. Uncommon original antique map of the Kingdom of Poland. This map originates from 'Nieuwe Natuur- Geschied- en Handelkundige Zak- en Reisa...
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Antique Late 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Antique Map of Africa by Keizer & de Lat, 1788
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Kaartje van Africa (..)'. Uncommon original antique map of Africa. This map originates from 'Nieuwe Natuur- Geschied- en Handelkundige Zak- en Reisatlas' by Gerri...
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Antique Late 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

English Pocket Globe, London, Circa 1775-1798
Located in Milano, IT
Pocket globe London, between 1775 and 1798 Re-edition of the globe of Hermann Moll (1678-1732) dated 1719 The globe is contained in its original case, which itself is covered in sh...
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English George III Antique Late 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Shagreen, Paper

Antique Map of France by Faden '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 Co...
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Antique Late 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Late 18th Century Lacquered Brass Table Telescope
Located in New York, NY
Late 18th century lacquered brass table telescope.
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English George III Antique Late 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Brass

Antique Map of the World on Mercator's Projection, 1788
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Kaart van de Geheele Wereld (..)'. Uncommon small world map on Mercator's projection. Nice detail of the islands throughout the wor...
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Antique Late 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Antique Map of the World in two Hemispheres by Keizer & de Lat, 1788
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Kaart van de Twee platte Warelds Bollen (..)'. Interesting world map in two hemispheres. California shown as a labeled island with place names and an indented nor...
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Antique Late 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Interesting Antique Engraving of the World in Hemispheres with 6 Diagrams, 1788
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'De Nieuwe en Ouden oppervlakke en doorzigtkundige Aardrykes Bollen (..)'. Twin hemispheres surrounded by six diagrams showing various divisions of the globe. Cali...
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Antique Late 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Antique Map of Europe by Keizer & de Lat, 1788
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Kaartje van Europa (..)'. Uncommon original antique map of Europe. This map originates from 'Nieuwe Natuur- Geschied- en Handelkundige Zak- en Reisatlas' by Gerri...
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Antique Late 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Antique Map of the World with Polar Projections by Keizer & de Lat, 1788
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Schuine Ronde Aard-Klooten (..)'. Interesting double hemisphere world map with polar projections. In North America, there is a...
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Antique Late 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Antique Map of the Mediterranean Sea and Surroundings by Keizer & de Lat, 1788
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 't Wester Deel van de Middelandse Zee (..)'. Uncommon original antique map of the Mediterranean Sea and surroundings. This map originates from 'Nieuwe Natuur- Gesc...
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Antique Late 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Antique Map of Northern Muscovy by Keizer & de Lat, 1788
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 't Noorderdeel van Moscovie (..)'. Uncommon original antique map of Northern Muscovy, Russia. This map originates from 'Nieuwe Natuur- Geschied- en Handelkundige Z...
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Antique Late 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

18th Century, Gilded, Bishop's Crest
Located in Newport Beach, CA
Relief carved, gessoed and 22-karat gold gilded, Italian bishop's crest featuring three bees amidst foliate scrolls, drapery swags, and tassles.
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Italian Antique Late 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Gesso, Wood

Antique Map of Italy by Keizer & de Lat, 1788
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Kaart van Italie (..)'. Uncommon original antique map of Italy. This map originates from 'Nieuwe Natuur- Geschied- en Handelk...
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Antique Late 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Antique Map of America by Vaugondy, 1778
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Amerique ou Indes Occidentales (..)'. Vaugondy's map of America, pre-dating information from any of the Cook Voyages. The NW Coast of Amer...
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Antique Late 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Antique Map of Southern Muscovy by Keizer & de Lat, 1788
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 't Zuider-Deel van Moscovie (..)'. Uncommon original antique map of Southern Muscovy, Russia. This map originates from 'Nieuwe Natuur- Geschied- en Handelkundige Z...
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Antique Late 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Antique Map of Flanders by Keizer & de Lat, 1788
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Nouvelle Carte du Comté de Flandre'. Uncommon original antique map of Flanders, Belgium. This map originates from 'Nieuwe Natuur- Geschied- en Handelkundige Zak- ...
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Antique Late 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Antique Map of the East Indies by Bonne '1776'
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Indes IVe Feuille'. Very decorative original antique map of the East Indies. Covbers from the Gulf of Siam (Gulf of Thailand) and Malacca (Malaysia) eastward to i...
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Antique Late 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Rare 18th century Micromosaic Plate
Located in Paris, FR
Rare micromosaic plaque depicting an idyllic Roman landscape. The main subject of this micromosaic is the representation of buildings surrounded by cypresses and trees. Two figures i...
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French Greco Roman Antique Late 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Cut Glass

Antique Map of Turkey in Europe by Russell, circa 1795
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Turkey in Europe and Hungary'. Original map of Turkey in Europe. Covers present day Northern Turkey, Greece, Albania, Romania, Hungary, Croatia, Bosnia Herzogovin...
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Antique Late 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Antique Map of the World in Hemispheres by Keizer & de Lat, 1788
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Schuine Ronde Aard-Bolle waar van 't Middelpunt is Amsterdam (..)'. Interesting double hemisphere world map on polar projections. In North America, there is a large Island of California. Australia and New Zealand are shown with incomplete coastlines. The map contains six smaller astronomical...
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Antique Late 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Antique Map of the South Pole by Keizer & de Lat, 1788
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'De Zuid Pool, waar in aangetoont werd alle de Nieuwe Landen (..)'. Original antique map of the South Pole including two small inset maps...
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Antique Late 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Antique Map of the Kingdom of Sweden and Norway by Keizer & de Lat, 1788
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 't Koninkryk van Zweden en Noorwegen'. Uncommon original antique map of the Kingdom of Sweden and Norway. This map originates from 'Nieuwe Natuur- Geschied- en Han...
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Antique Late 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Antique Map of the Kingdom of Denmark by Keizer & de Lat, 1788
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 't Koninkryk van Denemarke'. Uncommon original antique map of the Kingdom of Denmark. This map originates from 'Nieuwe Natuur- Geschied- en Handelkundige Zak- en R...
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Antique Late 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Antique Map of the Kingdom of France by Keizer & de Lat, 1788
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Kaart van 't Koninkryk van Vranckryk'. Uncommon original antique map of the Kingdom of France. This map originates from 'Nieuwe Natuur- Geschied- en Handelkundige...
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Antique Late 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Antique Map of Spain and Portugal by Keizer & de Lat, 1788
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Nouvelle Carte du Royaume d'Espagne (..)'. Uncommon original antique map of Spain and Portugal. This map originates from 'Nieuwe Natuur- Geschied- en Handelkundig...
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Antique Late 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Antique Map of the Kingdom of Hungary by Keizer & de Lat, 1788
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 't Koninkryk Hongarien (..)'. Uncommon original antique map of the Kingdom of Hungary. This map originates from 'Nieuwe Natuur- Geschied- en Handelkundige Zak- en ...
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Antique Late 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Antique Map of the Black Sea and Surroundings by Keizer & de Lat, 1788
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Klein Tartaryën met de Turksche Provintiën (..)'. Uncommon original antique map of the Black Sea and surroundings. This map originates from 'Nieuwe Natuur- Geschi...
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Antique Late 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Antique Map of the Kingdom of Bohemia by Keizer & de Lat, 1788
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 't Koninkryk Bohemen (..)'. Uncommon original antique map of the Kingdom of Bohemia. This map originates from 'Nieuwe Natuur- Geschied- en Handelkundige Zak- en Re...
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Antique Late 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Antique Map of the Kingdom of Prussia by Keizer & de Lat, 1788
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 't Koninkryk Pruissen (..)'. Uncommon original antique map of the Kingdom of Prussia. This map originates from 'Nieuwe Natuur- Geschied- en Handelkundige Zak- en R...
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Antique Late 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Antique Map of the German Empire by Keizer & de Lat, 1788
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Het Duitsche Keizer-Ryk (..)'. Uncommon original antique map of the German Empire. This map originates from 'Nieuwe Natuur- Geschied- en Handelkundige Zak- en Rei...
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Antique Late 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Antique Map of Switzerland by Keizer & de Lat, 1788
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'La Suisse (..)'. Uncommon original antique map of Switzerland. This map originates from 'Nieuwe Natuur- Geschied- en Handelkundige Zak- en Reisatlas' by Gerrit Br...
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Antique Late 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

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