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Period: 18th Century and Earlier
The 1649 Haderschleben Map of Western Jutland and North Sea Islands
Located in Langweer, NL
This is a beautiful example of an antique map, titled "Westertheil des Amptes Haderschleben Zusambt Rieben und dem Loehmcloster Anno 1649." It's a hand-colored copper etching by Matt...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier More Furniture and Collectibles
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Paper
Antique Map of the Burgundy Region by Merian '1646'
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Utriusque Burgundiae tum Ducatus tum Comitatus descriptio'. Old map of the Burgundy (Bourgogne) region of France. This map originates from 'Neuwe Archontologia co...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier More Furniture and Collectibles
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Paper
Old Sea Chart of Northern Norway, also depicting Part of Lapland & Russia, 1702
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'The Coast of Norway and Lapland, from North kyn to the River Kola'.
Sea Chart of Northern Norway, also depicting part of Lapland and Russia. The map covers from the Kola river to what the map calls Fishers Island...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier More Furniture and Collectibles
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Paper
Old Print of VOC Ships in the Sea Near Batavia (Jakarta, Indonesia), 1779
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print Batavia titled 'De Reede van Batavia'.
Beautiful view of the sea near Batavia (Jakarta, Indonesia), with several ships lying at anchor.
Artists and Engravers: Ma...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier More Furniture and Collectibles
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Paper
Finely Rendered English Victorian Brass Ornamental Cannon on Cast Iron Carriage
Located in San Francisco, CA
A finely rendered English Victorian brass ornamental signal cannon on cast iron carriage; with solid brass tilting barrel resting on a heavy weight carriage with working wheels; fine...
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English Victorian Antique 18th Century and Earlier More Furniture and Collectibles
Antique Miniature Map of the Turkish Empire by Bertius '1618'
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique miniature map titled 'Turcicum Imperium'. Rare miniature map of the Turkish Empire. This map originates from 'Tabularum Geographicarum Contractarum Libri septem (..)' by P. B...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier More Furniture and Collectibles
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Paper
16th Century Antique Map of Ven Framed in Gold
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Ven (older Swedish spelling Hven), is a Swedish island in the Öresund strait laying between Skåne, Sweden and Zealand and Denmark. The island was historically under Danish rule. Dani...
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Danish Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier More Furniture and Collectibles
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Wood, 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 More Furniture and Collectibles
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Paper
Louis XVI Period Giltwood Barometer
Located in Ross, CA
This beautifully carved Louis XVI barometer follows the designs of Evangelista Torricelli, an Italian physicist who was a student of Galileo and...
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French Louis XVI Antique 18th Century and Earlier More Furniture and Collectibles
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Glass, Giltwood
Antique Print of Chinese Vessels Near Lantam, China, 1665
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Lantam'. Old print depicting Chinese ships on the coast of Lantam. Also depicted are Chinese village houses. This print originates f...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier More Furniture and Collectibles
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Paper
Old Map of the Arabian Peninsula with Parts of Egypt, Sudan, Eritrea & Ethiopia
Located in Langweer, NL
"Carte de l'Arabie, du Golfe Persique, et de la Mer Rouge, avec l'Egypte, la Nubie et l'Abissinie", Bonne, Rigobert
Subject: Arabia
Period: 1780 (circa)
Publication: Atlas de Toutes...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier More Furniture and Collectibles
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Paper
Antique Ming Dynasty Wood-Carved Buddha and Soapstone Plinth
Located in Vienna, AT
In this listing you will find a rare original piece of historical craftsmanship. On sale is a religious statue of the Buddha. The figurine was attentivel...
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Chinese Ming Antique 18th Century and Earlier More Furniture and Collectibles
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Soapstone
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 More Furniture and Collectibles
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Paper
Antique icon Jaroslav depicting the Mother of God of Life spending well, 17th c.
Located in Gorssel, GE
Monumental icon depicting the Mother of God of Life spending well (Zoodochos Pege).
Jaroslav, late 17th century.
Dimensions: 80 x 60 cm.
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Russian Antique 18th Century and Earlier More Furniture and Collectibles
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Wood
Old Print of the Garden of L'hotel De L'Orleans, Rue De Provence, France, 1785
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Plan idéal du Jardin et de l'Hotel d'Orléans'. Copper engraving of the garden design for a hotel. This print originates from 'Jardins Anglo-Chinois à la Mode' b...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier More Furniture and Collectibles
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Paper
Antique Map of Germany by Clouet, 1787
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'L'Allemagne'. Antique map of Germany. Originates from 'Geographie moderne avec une introduction' by J.B.L. Clouet.
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier More Furniture and Collectibles
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Paper
Roman Clay Jar Handle Fragment
Located in Miami, FL
Roman clay fragment, this is the remains of the jar handle.
This fragment was found in one of France's oldest ports, Fos-sur-Mer, not far from Arles whe...
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French Antique 18th Century and Earlier More Furniture and Collectibles
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Clay
Original Antique Map of the Empire of Japan, Centered on the Bay of Osaka, c1752
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Carte de L'Empire de Japon (..).'
Map of the Empire of Japan. Centered on the Bay of Osaka, this map covers from Hirado (here identified as I. Firando) and Na...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier More Furniture and Collectibles
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Paper
Original Antique Map of Africa with large decorative cartouche
Located in Langweer, NL
Original antique map titled 'L'Afrique divisée en ses principaux États'. Attractive and precise map of Africa, with large decorative cartouche. Engraved by Janvier. Published by Dela...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier More Furniture and Collectibles
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Paper
Antique 18th century polychrome wooden Crucifix cross statue
Located in Bilzen, BE
An antique 18th century complete wooden carved cross and corpus with original polychrome in Louis XV style and period (mid 18th century)
Original aged patina
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French Louis XV Antique 18th Century and Earlier More Furniture and Collectibles
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Wood
Antique Frontispiece by Tirion, Showing a Map of Africa, an Elephant Etc, 1731
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique frontispiece of the 3rd volume of 'Hedendaagsche historie of tegenwoordige staat van allen volkeren (..)' by Thomas Salmon. This volume describes Peg...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier More Furniture and Collectibles
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Paper
Mercator's Ptolemaic Map of the Holy Land, Cyprus and Syria, circa 1580
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Asiae IIII Tab'. Beautiful map of Mercator's Ptolemaic map of the Holy Land, Cyprus, Syria, etc. Originates from Mercator's 'Geograph...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier More Furniture and Collectibles
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Paper
Antique Map of the City of Ambon by Valentijn, 1726
By F. Valentijn
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'De Platte Grond van Amboina zoo als het was in den Jaare, 1718'. Antique map depicting the City of Ambon, Indonesia. This print originates from 'Oud en Nieuw Oost...
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Dutch Antique 18th Century and Earlier More Furniture and Collectibles
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Paper
Old Original Handcoloured Map of the Former Province of Perche, France, ca.1640
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Perchensis Comitatus - La Perche compte'.
Old map of the former province of Perche, France. Until the French Revolution, Perche was bounded by four ancient te...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier More Furniture and Collectibles
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Paper
Rare Antique Copper Engraving of a Map of Pegu and Arakan, Burma (Myanmar), 1714
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map Myanmar (Birma) titled 'Les Royaumes de Pegu et d'Aracan'.
Rare map of Pegu and Arakan made after a map engraved by Pieter van den Keere and published in the 1628 edi...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier More Furniture and Collectibles
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Paper
Antique Map of Spain & Portugal 'Iberian Peninsula', Decorative Cartouche, c1755
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Spain and Portugal'.
Small, detailed antique map of Spain and Portugal (Iberian Peninsula). Decorative title cartouche.
Artists and Engravers: Thomas Jeff...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier More Furniture and Collectibles
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Paper
Print of the Solemn Celebration Sapan Giacche in Pegu, Burma 'Myanmar', 1725
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print, titled: 'Fete Solennelle de Pegu appelee Sapan Giacche'
This plate shows the Solemn celebration called Sapan Giacche in Pegu or Bago, the capital of the Bago Regio...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier More Furniture and Collectibles
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Paper
Antique Map of the Iberian Peninsula with two decorative Cartouches
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Hispaniae et Portugalliae Regna'. Original old map of the Iberian peninsula showing Spain, Portugal and the Balearic Islands. Two beautiful cartouches with severa...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier More Furniture and Collectibles
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Paper
Antique Map of Northern Germany by M. Seutter, circa 1730
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Saxoniae Inferioris Circulus'. Old map of the northern part of Germany by M. Seutter. Covering the area of Lower Saxony, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern and Schleswig-Hols...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier More Furniture and Collectibles
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Paper
Nice Antique Map of Asia Minor, Turkey, circa 1718
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Antiquae Asiae Minoris & C. Tabula' by Philippo Talbor. This rare antique map is published by Edward Wells, circa 1718.
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier More Furniture and Collectibles
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Paper
Chile Coast Bay Map – Antique 1749 Chart by Anson from Voyage Around the World
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Plan van een Baai en Haven aan de Kust van Chili (..) - Plan d'une Baye de la Côte du Chili (..)'. Original antique map of a bay on the coast of Chile discovered ...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier More Furniture and Collectibles
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Paper
Ancient Course of the Ganges: A First Ptolemaic Map of India by Mercator, c.1584
Located in Langweer, NL
This remarkable map, titled "Asiae X Tab:", is a significant historical artifact that represents the convergence of knowledge and craftsmanship from two of the most esteemed figures in the history of geography and cartography.
Created by Gerard Mercator and based on the geographical insights of Claudius Ptolemy, this map is part of the rare first issue published in Brussels in 1578.
The map itself meticulously delineates the region between the Indus and Ganges rivers, an area of immense historical and geographical importance. It is an excellent representation of Ptolemy's second-century geographical data, which was fundamental in shaping the modern principles of mapmaking. Mercator, renowned for his precision and dedication to adhering closely to Ptolemy's original intentions, showcases this commitment through the detailed depiction of this significant Asian landscape.
This edition stands out not only for its historical accuracy but also for its artistic execution. Gerard Mercator, who was also an innovator in the use of the italic hand for map lettering, first introduced this style in his "Literarum latinarum" in 1540. The use of italics in this map enhances its legibility and aesthetic appeal, which became a hallmark of the finest sixteenth and seventeenth-century Dutch maps, largely attributed to Mercator’s influence.
The map measures 13 ½ x 18 inches and features fine hand coloring, which has been preserved in almost excellent condition alttough there some browning due to age. As a splendid example of the first issue from Mercator’s definitive edition of Ptolemy’s "Geographia", it not only serves as a testament to the rich history of geographical exploration but also stands as a beacon of the enduring legacy of its makers, shaping the future of cartographic design and precision.
The map "Asiae X Tab:", focusing on the region between the Indus and Ganges rivers, highlights several areas and cities of historical and geographical importance that are likely of interest to scholars, historians, and collectors. Here are key locations depicted on the map:
1. **Indus River**: As one of the major rivers of Asia and a cradle of ancient civilizations like the Indus Valley Civilization, the Indus River holds significant historical importance.
2. **Ganges River**: Another crucial river not just for its cultural and religious significance in India, but also as a vital geographic feature in ancient and medieval maps...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier More Furniture and Collectibles
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Paper
Antique Map of Germany by Hederichs 'circa 1740'
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Germania'. Rare miniature map of Germany and surroundings. This map covers the entirety of those lands traditionally occupied by Germanic peoples, from the Blatic...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier More Furniture and Collectibles
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Paper
Sebastian Münster's 16th Century Map of the British Isles, ca.1590
Located in Langweer, NL
GREAT BRITAIN -- "ENGELLANDT mit dem anstossenden Reich Schottlandt so vorzeiten Albion und Britannia haben geheissen". (Basel, c. 1590).
Partly handcolored woodcut double-page map from S. Munster's 'Cosmographey'. 330 x 408 mm. (Lower margin cut short (touching the line), tiny hole in upper margin, sl. foxed/browned, lower right corner a bit thumbed).
Sebastian Münster's 16th Century Map of the British Isles from 'Cosmographia Universalis...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier More Furniture and Collectibles
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Paper
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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Antique 18th Century and Earlier More Furniture and Collectibles
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Paper
Mid-18th Century French Alabaster Sculpture Depicting a Female Nude with Anchor
Located in Milan, IT
Alabaster sculpture depicting a female nude with cloak and hat, with clasped hands and resting her foot on an anchor, as if to invoke protection for the sailors; French manufacture o...
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French Antique 18th Century and Earlier More Furniture and Collectibles
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Alabaster
Antique Map of the Region of Zeitz in Germany, 1749
By Schreiber
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Das Stifft Zeitz (..)'. Map of the region of Zeitz, Germany. Zeitz is a town in the Burgenlandkreis district, in Saxony-Anhalt, Germany. It is situated on the riv...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier More Furniture and Collectibles
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Paper
Old Decorative Map of Austria, Centered on the Danube River and Vienna, Ca.1720
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Archiducatus Austriae inferioris (..).' Decorative map of Austria, centered on the course of the Danube River and Vienna. Shows the region from Enss and Steyr to ...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier More Furniture and Collectibles
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Paper
Antique Map of the City of Kampen by Guicciardini, 1613
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Urbis Campensis (..)'. Plan of the city of Kampen, the Netherlands. This map originates from the 1613 edition of 'Discrittione di tutti i Paesi Bassi', by L. Guic...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier More Furniture and Collectibles
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Paper
Pl. 29 Antique Print of Garden Kiosks by Le Rouge, c.1785
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Differens Kiosques par Halfpenny'. Copper engraving showing various garden kiosks. This print originates from 'Jardins Anglo-Chinois à la Mode' by Georg Louis l...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier More Furniture and Collectibles
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Paper
Pair of Pillows with Trim and Tassels Made with 18th Century Aubusson Tapestry
Located in Dallas, TX
Elevate your interiors with this exquisite pair of antique Aubusson tapestry pillows. Crafted in France circa 1780, each large cushion...
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French Antique 18th Century and Earlier More Furniture and Collectibles
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Tapestry, Velvet, Down, Trimming
Antique Map of Manipa, Nusa-Laut, Saparua & Haruku 'Indonesia' by F. Valentijn
Located in Langweer, NL
Four maps of islands and two figures in native dress. The islands are: Manipa, Nusa-Laut (Noessa-Laoet), Saparua (Honimoa) and Haruku (Oma). These islands...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier More Furniture and Collectibles
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Paper
Antique Map of Bonthain Bay, Sulawesi, Celebes
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Vue de la Baye de Bonthain (..)'. Map of the island Sulawesi (Celebes), Indonesia that Philip Carteret rested his crew and made repairs to his ship the Swallow fo...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier More Furniture and Collectibles
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Paper
Detailed Antique Map of the Southern Part of European Russia and Ukraine, 1752
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Partie meridionale de la Russie Européenne'.
Detailed map of the southern part of European Russia by Robert de Vaugondy. It covers from Moscow south to Georgia and from Poland east to the Volga River, including Crimea and Ukraine.
Artists and engravers: Gilles Robert de Vaugondy (1688-1766) was the head of a leading family of geographers in eighteenth century France. Gilles got his start when he jointly inherited the shop of Pierre-Moullart Sanson, grandson of the famous geographer Nicholas Sanson. The inheritance included the business, its stock of plates, and a roller press...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier More Furniture and Collectibles
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Paper
Antique French Map of Java, Indonesia by Chatelain, '1719'
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Carte de l'Ile de Java: Partie Occidentale, Partie Orientale, Dressee tout Nouvellement Sur Les Memoires Les Plus Exacts (..)'. This beautiful map of Java (Indone...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier More Furniture and Collectibles
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Paper
Antique Print of Batavia or nowadays Jakarta, Indonesia, c.1755
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Vue de l'Isle et de la ville de Batavia appartenant aux Hollandois'. Beautiful view of the island and the city of Batavia belonging to the Dutch, for the India ...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier More Furniture and Collectibles
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Paper
Decorative Engraving of VOC Battle Ships Attacking Palembang in Sumatra, ca.1700
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'La Ville de Palimbang dans L’Ile de Sumatra.'
A very decorative, impressive engraving of Palembang in Sumatra. Two views on one sheet. In the upper part the...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier More Furniture and Collectibles
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Paper
1638 Plancius Detailed Map of Sri Lanka or Ceylon with Decorative Cartouches
Located in Langweer, NL
"1638 Plancius Detailed Map of Sri Lanka with Decorative Cartouches"
This beautifully detailed map of Sri Lanka, titled "Ins. Ceilan," was engraved by P. Plancius from a design by C...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier More Furniture and Collectibles
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Paper
Bird’s-Eye View of Basel from Braun & Hogenberg’s Civitates Orbis Terrarum, 1575
Located in Langweer, NL
Bird’s-Eye View of Basel from Braun & Hogenberg’s "Civitates Orbis Terrarum" (Circa 1572-1617)
This highly detailed map of Basel is a bird's-eye view, originally based on Sebastian Münster’s map...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier More Furniture and Collectibles
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Paper
1710 Edward Wells Detailed Ancient Greece Map with Ornate Cartouche
Located in Langweer, NL
"1710 Edward Wells Map of Ancient Greece: A New Map of Antient Greece, Tirana, Morea, Ilyricum, Sicily, and Macedonia"
Description of the Map:
This map, produced around 1710 and en...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier More Furniture and Collectibles
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Paper
1612 Abraham Ortelius, Entitled "Lorraine, Lotharingiae, Nova Desciptio, " Ric008
Located in Norton, MA
1612 Abraham Ortelius, entitled
"Lorraine, Lotharingiae, Nova Desciptio,"
Hand Colored
Description:
Artists and Engravers: Ortelius is the best known for producing the atla...
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Dutch Antique 18th Century and Earlier More Furniture and Collectibles
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Paper
Antique Map of the City of Leeuwarden by Bast, 1603
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Leeuwerden de hooft stadt van Frislant. Leoverdia Metropolis Frisiae (…) 1603.' Very rare plan of Leeuwarden, Friesland, The Netherlands. With several carouches a...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier More Furniture and Collectibles
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Paper
Antique Print of Hagley Hall in Worcestershire, England, ca.1770
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Principal Front of Hagley'. Main facade of Hagley Hall, Worcestershire.
Hagley Hall is a Grade I listed 18th-century house in Hagley, Worcestershire, the ho...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier More Furniture and Collectibles
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Paper
Old Map of Morocco, The Canary Islands, Madeira, Inset of Penon de Velez, 1605
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Fessae et Marocchi Regna'. Original antique map of Morocco, extending south to Cape Bojador and , north to the Spanish Coast. Inset of Penon de Velez. Artists and...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier More Furniture and Collectibles
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Paper
Impressive Decorative Engraved Map of the Red Sea and Arabian Peninsula, 1787
Located in Langweer, NL
This map, titled "Karte des arabischen Meerbusens oder des Rothen Meeres," is an original engraving from 1787 created by F. A. Schraembl, based on the cartographic work of d'Anville.
It is a partially colored copper engraving.
Key features and notable details of the map include:
1. The title is prominently displayed within a large, ornate cartouche, enhancing the aesthetic appeal and indicating the map's subject as the Red Sea (Rothen Meeres).
2. The map covers the Red Sea and its surrounding regions, including significant portions of the Arabian Peninsula and northeastern Africa.
3. There are two detailed inset maps:
- The first inset map shows the roadstead of the port of Suez (Rheede des Hafen von Sues).
- The second inset map depicts Bahr el Kolsum, the northwestern arm of the Red Sea, based on a map by De la Rochette from 1785.
4. Geographical Features: The map meticulously details the coastline, islands, and notable port cities along the Red Sea. The cartography highlights both natural and man-made features, with elevations and mountains represented through hachures.
5. Condition and Preservation: The map has a horizontal centerfold and is partially backed to prevent tears. The edges of the map sheet show minor holes, tears, and faint brown spots, yet it remains in overall good condition considering its age.
6. Historical Importance: This map is a valuable historical document, reflecting the cartographic knowledge of the late 18th century. It serves as a significant piece for collectors interested in antique maps, particularly those focusing on the Arabian Peninsula and maritime navigation in the Red Sea region.
The map shows the coastline of the Red Sea and the Arabian Peninsula, detailing regions and places along the western coast of Saudi Arabia and Yemen, as well as the eastern coast of Egypt and Sudan. Here are some of the most important places identified on the map:
1. Jeddah (Gedda): A major city and port on the western coast of Saudi Arabia, significant for its role as a gateway for pilgrims traveling to Mecca.
2. Mecca (Mekka): A holy city in Islam, located inland from the Red Sea, important for being the site of pilgrimage (Hajj) for Muslims.
3. Medina (Medina): Another important Islamic city, known for the Prophet's Mosque and being a key pilgrimage site.
4. Suez (Suess): Located at the northern end of the Red Sea, near the Suez Canal, it's a crucial link between the Mediterranean Sea and the Red Sea.
5. Aden: A port city in Yemen, located at the southern tip of the Arabian Peninsula, historically significant as a trading hub.
6. Mocha (Mokka): A port city in Yemen, historically known for being a major marketplace for coffee.
7. Sana'a: The capital city of Yemen, noted for its historical and cultural significance.
8. Bab el Mandeb: The strait connecting the Red Sea to the Gulf of Aden, crucial for maritime navigation.
These locations are critical due to their historical, religious, and economic significance, especially in terms of trade routes and pilgrimage sites. The map also illustrates the mountainous terrain and coastal features of the region.
The condition and preservation status, which, despite minor imperfections, is considered well-preserved for its age.
Overall, this map is a rare and valuable artifact, offering both historical insights and aesthetic appeal for collectors and enthusiasts of antique cartography.
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier More Furniture and Collectibles
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Paper
French Bronze Mortar, Early 17th Century
Located in Spencertown, NY
The mortar with fleurs de lys decoration.
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French Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier More Furniture and Collectibles
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Bronze
Antique Roman Battle Print of Comius's Camp by Duncan, c.1753
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique battle map of Comius's camp on a hill. With detailed legend explaining the various elements of the print. This print most likely originates...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier More Furniture and Collectibles
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Paper
Antique Map of West Africa by R. Bonne, 1780
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Partie Occidentale De L'Ancien Continent Depuis Lisbonne Jusqua La Riviere De Sierra Leona Avec L'Isle de Madere, les Isles Canaries et celles Du Cap Verd'. Parts...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier More Furniture and Collectibles
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