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Period: 18th Century and Earlier
Antique Portrait of Edward Montagu, 2nd Earl of Manchester
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique portrait titled 'Edward Montague Lord Kimbolton'. Edward Montagu, 2nd Earl of Manchester, KG, KB, FRS (1602 – 5 May 1671) was an important commander of Parliamentary forces in the First English Civil War, and for a time Oliver Cromwell's superior. This print originates from Thomas Birch...
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Rare Antique Engraving with Three Unique Views of Iran, 1711
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Karavane by het dorp Coraming - Brug over de rivier Kiesilosan - Het Dorp 't Sargabrand'. Old print with three views, two of which unidentified villages in Iran, and a bridge over the Kiesilosan river. This print originates from 'Cornelis de Bruins...
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Original Antique Sea Chart of the Northern Part of Hispaniola, Western Cuba
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Pas kaart van de Noord Kust van Espaniola (..)'. Beautiful sea chart of the northern part of Hispaniola, western Cuba. The map includes the Turks & Caicos Islands and southern part of the Bahamas. Shows Guanahami or S. Salvador. Guanahani is an island in the Bahamas that was the first land in the New World sighted and visited by Christopher Columbus' first voyage, on October 12, 1492. It is not known precisely which island it was, and several theories have been put forth by historians. Guanahani is the native Taíno name; Columbus called it San Salvador. Originates from 'De Nieuwe Groote Lightende Zee-Fakkel'. Published by J. van Keulen, circa 1684. The Van Keulens were a family of chartmakers and publishers. The firm, In de Gekroonde Lootsman (In the Crowned Pilot), was founded in 1678 by Johannes van Keulen (1654-1715). Van Keulen originally registered his business as a vendor of books and instruments (specifically cross-staffs). In 1680, however, he gained a privilege from the States of Holland and West Friesland for the publication of pilot guides and sea atlases. In that year, van Keulen released his Zee-Atlas (Sea Atlas), which secured him a name in the competitive maritime publishing market. In 1681, he published the first volume of Nieuwe Lichtende Zee-Fakkel (New Shining Sea Torch). This would be the first of an eventual five volumes originally published between 1680 and 1684. A sixth volume was added in 1753. The Zee-Fakkel won van Keulen lasting fame. The atlas had charts compiled by Claes Jansz Vooght and artwork from Jan Luyken...
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Two pages from "I Quattro libri dell'architettura" by Andre Palladio, c. 1715-20
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Two framed pages of architectural details from book four of Andrea Palladio's "I quattro libri dell'architettura" (The Four Books of Architecture), the Giacomo Leoni edition. The pag...
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Rare and Early Map of the Seventeen Provinces, Published in circa 1640
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Carte Generale des Dixsept Provinces des Pais Bas'. Rare and Early map of the Seventeen Provinces. The Seventeen Provinces were the Imperial states of the Habsbur...
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Naval Engagement at Unalata, Guam: The Peril of HMS Success, circa 1790
Located in Langweer, NL
This is an 18th-century engraving depicting a nautical scene with dramatic action. The image shows two sailing ships in a state of distress near a rocky coastline, with the central s...
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Antique Genealogy Chart of the Leaders of Europe by Chatelain, 1732
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Carte Genealogique des Souverains de l'Europe (..)'. Chart of the royal line of the great Frankish major, Aega. As early as the 14th century the Hapsburgs attem...
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Antique Map of the Coast of France Between Brest and Bayonne
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Carte des Costes de France depuis Brest jusquá Bayone'. Original old map of the coast of France between Brest and Bayonne. This map originates from 'Le Petit Atla...
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Antique Architecture Print of Ornaments 'Tav. IV' by Albertolli
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique architecture print of ornaments titled 'Quarta parte dell Ornato del Volto eseguito di Stucco in una delle Camere da Letto delle Loro (..)'. This print orginates from 'Orname...
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Harmonious Mischief: A Triptych of Baroque Putti, circa 1620
Located in Langweer, NL
These images are rare but fine examples of original 17th-century European engravings, displaying characteristics that might point to an Italian origin based on stylistic analysis. Th...
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Very Rare Antique Print of the City of Nice in France, c.1700
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Nicaea Civitas'. Original antique print with a view of the city of Nice, France. Rare in this edition. Source unknown, to be determined. Artists and Engraver...
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Antique Print of London with St. Paul's Cathedral Before the Fire, ca.1725
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print London titled 'Londres, capitale de l'Angleterre'. Antique print of London with St. Paul's Cathedral (before the fire) in the...
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Excellent Antique Map of America with Unusual Northwest Coast of America, c.1754
Located in Langweer, NL
Description: Antique map titled 'Nieuwe Kaart Van het Westelykste Deel Der Weereld, dienende tot aanwyzing an de Scheepstogten der Nederlanderne Naar West Indie.' Excellent map of America, featuring an unusual northwest coast of America, which includes Martin d'Aguilar's strait which provides for a Northwest Passage via the Great Lakes. The rest of the NW coast...
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Baroque Grandeur: The Rosersberg Palace Gardens in Swidde's 1695 Engraving
Located in Langweer, NL
The image is an original antique copperplate engraving by Swidde, completed in 1695. The scene is a meticulous depiction of an elegant palace and its formal gardens, rendered in the ...
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Contemporary Handcolored Optical View of Constantinople, ca.1760
Located in Langweer, NL
"Vue du Port de Constantinople, prise du côté du Nord". Contemporary handcolored optical view, Paris, J. Chereau, ±1760. Description: This contemporary handcolored optical view, tit...
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Antique Portrait of Thomas Howard, 4th Duke of Norfolk
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique portrait titled 'Duke of Norfolk Thomas Howard'. Thomas Howard, 4th Duke of Norfolk, KG (Kenninghall, Norfolk, 10 March 1536 – Tower Hill, London, 2 June 1572) was an English nobleman and politician. This print originates from Thomas Birch...
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Antique Print of Shah Shuja and a Christian Lady by Valentijn, 1726
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Sjah Sousa tweede zoon van Sjah Djihaan' and 'Donna Juliana'. Antique print depicting Shah Shuja and a Christian Lady at the Mogul Court. Shah Shuja was the second son of the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan and Empress Mumtaz Mahal...
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Antique Map Made After a Roman Papyrus Travel Map, Known as Peutinger Map, 1773
Located in Langweer, NL
Old Dutch engraving with title: 'Romeinsche Reis Kaart van K. Peutinger'. Rare antique map based on the original 'Peutinger' map, the map has the shape of papyrus scrolls. Originat...
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Antique Bird Print of the Magpie by Sepp & Nozeman, 1770
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Pica'. This print depicts the magpie bird with an egg. Magpies of the genus Pica are generally found in temperate regions of Europe, Asia and western North America, with populations also present in Tibet and high elevation areas of India, i.e. Ladakh (Kargil and Leh) and Pakistan. Magpies of the genus Cyanopica are found in East Asia and also the Iberian peninsula. The birds called...
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Antique Map of the Saxony Region 'Germany' by F. de Wit, circa 1680
Located in Langweer, NL
A detailed map of a region in eastern Germany. Cartouches depict coat of arms surrounded by cherubs. The map is fully engraved with towns, political boundaries, rivers and forests. P...
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Antique Print of Cannanore Fort, Kerala, India
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Cananoor'. Original old print with a plan of Cannanore Fort. Originates from a Dutch edition of 'Histoire générale des voyages' by Antoine-François Prévost. ...
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Original Hand-Colored Antique Map of Tartary and Northern India
Located in Langweer, NL
The antique map titled "Carte de la partie meridionale de la tartarie avec la p.tie septentrionale de l'nde" was crafted by Louis Brion de la Tour, a prominent French cartographer, a...
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Decorative Antique Print of the Schooling of Horses in Galop, c.1740
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique horse print titled 'Parade du trot pour La Main Gauche'. Antique print depicting the schooling of horses. This print originates from 'Methode et Invention Nouvelle de Dresser les Chevaux' by W. Cavendish. Artists and Engravers: Engraved by T. van Kessel...
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Old 18th Century Composite Map of Key Caribbean Islands with Descriptive Texts
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Dominia Anglorum in praecipuis Insulis Americae ut sunt Insula S. Christophori, Antegoa, Iamaica, Barbados nec non Insulae Bermudes vel Sommers dictae. Die Englis...
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Original Antique Engraving of King Henry VIII, C.1787
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Henry VIII'. Portrait of King Henry VIII of England. This print originates from 'A New, Universal and Impartial History of Englan...
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Antique Print of Ulysses and his Companions, 1733
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Ulysse & ses Compagnons (..)'. This print depicts Ulysses and his Companions avoiding the charms of the Sirens. Before his great journey, Circe warned Ulysses o...
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Antique Print of Egyptian Objects, 1773
Located in Langweer, NL
Untitled print depicting various Egyptian objects including statues. Originates from the first Dutch editon of an interesting travel account of Northern Africa titled 'Reizen en Aanm...
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Rare Hand-Colored Antique Map of Tartary, China and Korea, ca.1741
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'A General Map of Eastern and Western Tatary, commonly call'd Tartary; drawn from the Particular Maps of the Jesuit Missionaries'. Rare antique map of Tartary, C...
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Baroque Staircase Craftsmanship: Van der Horst's Engravings, 1739
Located in Langweer, NL
This composite image features three separate engravings from Tieleman van der Horst's "THEATRUM MACHINARUM UNIVERSALE," a pivotal work in the field of architectural design published ...
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Original Antique Map of Spain and Portugal, circa 1790
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Super map of Spain and Portugal Copper plate engraving by A. Bell Published, circa 1790. Unframed.  
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Original Old Map of Present-Day Mongolia, Northeast China and Korea
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Carte de la Tartarie Chinoise. Projettee et assujettie aux observations astronomiques par M. Bonne, Hydrographe du Roi. A Paris, Chez Lattre Graveur, ordinaire de...
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Antique Print of an Orphanage and Textile Factory, c.1800
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Gesigt van het Weeshuys en Grein Hall'. Old print depicting an orphanage and textile factory. This print most likely originates from an edition of 'Hollandsche ...
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Rare Antique Print of Seals of Royal Boroughs in Scotland, 1792
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Plate XXVII. Seals of Royal Boroughs in Scotland'. Original antique print showing Seals of Royal Boroughs in Scotland. This print originates from 'An Account of...
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Rare Antique Optica Print of a Ceremony in Germany, c.1765
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Collustrationis typus'. Optical view depicting an illuminated square of an unidentified town (probably in Germany) on the occasion of the coronation of the Germ...
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Pair Of Hand Colored Engravings Of Citrus By Giovanni Baptista Ferrari
Located in Essex, MA
From "Hesperides sive de Malorum Aureorum Cultura et Usu Libri Quatuor", published in 1646. Cassiano dal Pozzo, a friend and scholar on citrus led to the publication. Ferrari was the...
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Aurora Engraving after Guido Reni Fresco by R.S. Morghen, c.1787
Located in Savannah, GA
Raffaello Sanzio Morghen (Italian, 1758-1833) Apollo in his Chariot preceded by Aurora, engraving after Guido Reni, c.1787. A rare original engraving with most examples being housed in museum collections. Apollo on his chariot bringing light to Aurora, surrounded by maidens or the Hours. Phosphorus in putto form personifying the morning star holds a torch lighting...
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Italian Classical Roman Antique 18th Century and Earlier Prints

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Baroque Ironwork Designs: Tables and Candelabras Engraved, 1767
Located in Langweer, NL
The engravings are a stunning representation of Baroque ironwork designs, a testament to the intricate artistry of the 18th century. Created in 1767, the works of Charpentier and Huq...
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Antique Anatomy Print of the Gastrointestinal Tract, 1798
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique anatomy print of the gastrointestinal tract showing the esophagus, stomach, intestines and more. This print originates from 'De Ontleedku...
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Print of Various Ceremonies 'Marriage, Funeral, Baptism, Magic' of Finland, 1726
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Mariage des Lapons (..)'. Old print of various ceremonies (marriage, funeral, baptism, magic) of Finland. This print originates from 'Ceremonies et costumes...
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Antique Print of the Paulus Broeders Monastery by Wagenaar, c.1760
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'De Paulus Broeders ook Tertianen, nu de oude waale kerk en St. Joris hof'. This print depicts the Paulus Broeders monastery in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. This ...
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Antique Map of the Northwestern Netherlands, incl Texel and Vlieland, ca.1741
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print, titled: 'Tabula Comitatus Hollandiae in Praefecturas sua distributa; cui adjuncta est Provinc. Ultraiectina et maxima pars Geldriae summo studio delin. Et aeri incidit...
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Hendrik Brouwer: Eminent Navigator and Governor-General of the VOC, 1724
Located in Langweer, NL
Hendrik Brouwer was a notable figure in the 17th century, particularly for his role in the Dutch East India Company (VOC) and his contributions to maritime navigation. Here's a summa...
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Original Antique Ethnographical Print of Indigenous Siberians. C.1780
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Wonderful print of indigenous Siberians Copper-plate engraving Published C.1780 Unframed.     
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English Georgian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Prints

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Antique Portrait of Cardinal Richelieu, c.1660
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Armand Cardinal de Richelien (..)'. Portrait of Cardinal Richelieu, bust-length directed to right, wearing biretta, mozzetta, insignia of the order of the Holy ...
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Antique Print of Kannur, Kerala, India
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Cananor'. Original old print with a view of Kannur, Kerala, India. Formerly known in English as Cannanore. Originates from a Dutch edition of 'Histoire générale...
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Pl. 4 Antique Print of Various Elements of the Kew Gardens by Le Rouge, c.1785
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Vue du Lac, de l'Orangerie et du Temple d'Eole à Kew (..)'. Copper engraving showing the lake, orangery, temple and pagoda of the Kew gardens. This print origin...
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"Globe Aerostatique" a Hand-Colored Engraving, after Claude Louis Desrais
Located in valatie, NY
"Globe Aerostatique" a gilt framed hand-colored Engraving, French circa 1787, after Claude Louis Desrais, (1746-1816.) A pastoral scene featuring a tricolored balloon at the center. ...
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Antique Print of Seals of Nobility and Important Men of Scotland, 1792
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Plate XXIX. Seals of Nobility and great Men of Scotland'. Original antique print showing Seals of Nobility and important men of Scotland. This print originates ...
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Botanical Marvels of India: Bamboo and Durian in De Bry's 1601 Copper Engraving
Located in Langweer, NL
This 1601 engraving by Theodore de Bry, a master engraver and publisher of the late Renaissance period, depicts the flora of India with a remarkable degree of detail and artistry. The print is titled "DE ALGA SEV ARVNDINE INDICA, BAMBVS DICTA, ITEM DE arbore radicosa: & tandem de arbore Duryeons," which translates to "About the Seaweed or Reed of India, called Bamboo, also about the root tree: and finally about the Duryeons tree." In the illustration, we see a lush depiction of a bamboo grove, with its characteristic tall and slender form, showcasing the plant's extensive root system and dense foliage. To the left, there is a tree bearing large, round fruits, likely the durian, labeled here as "Duryeons." The durian is known for its distinctive size, unique aroma, and spiky husk. The image captures both the exotic appeal and the utilitarian value of these plants, which were of great interest to European audiences unfamiliar with such tropical vegetation. The visual composition conveys the tropical abundance and biodiversity of the Indian subcontinent. De Bry's engravings like this were highly sought after in Europe for their exotic subject matter and served to educate and fascinate the European public about the natural wonders of the world beyond their borders. As a historical document, this engraving provides insight into the botanical knowledge and the artistic conventions of the period, making it a valuable piece for both its historical significance and its aesthetic beauty. De Bry's work is renowned for its attention to detail, and this print is a testament to his ability to capture the essence of exotic lands and their natural abundance. His engravings were among the first visual records to reach Europe from the New World and the East, fueling curiosity and fascination with distant lands. This particular piece is not only a work of art but also a historical document, offering insight into the botanical wealth of India as seen through the eyes of early modern Europeans...
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Antique Engraving of Constructing Sun Dials, 1769
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print of Ferguson's method of constructing sun dials. This print originates from 'The Gentleman's Magazine'. Artists and Engravers: The Gentleman'...
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Antique Fish Print 'Cyprinus Barbus' or Common Barbel, 1785
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique original hand-colored print of the Common Barbel. This print originates from 'Icones Piscium Austriae Indigenorum' by the Baron von Meidinger.
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Antique Print of Alexandria in Egypt, 1698
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print with two views of Alexandria, Egypt. This print originates from 'Reizen van Cornelis de Bruyn, door de vermaardste deelen van Klein Asia, de eylanden Scio, Rhodus, Cypr...
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Rare Antique Engraving of the City of Stockholm, Norway, ca.1720
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Die Königl. Schwedische Haupt und Residenz Stadt Stockholm'. Panoramic view of the city of Stockholm, Sweden. This print originates from the series 'Europe Prac...
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Antique Copper Engraving with a Panoramic View of Mexico City, ca.1760
Located in Langweer, NL
Description: Antique print titled 'Nouveau Mexico'. Copper engraving with a panoramic view of Mexico city. Source unknown, to be determined. Artists and Engravers: Engraved after ...
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Noble Abode: The la Gardie Estate in Stockholm as Envisioned by Jean Marot, 1670
Located in Langweer, NL
Makalös or De la Gardieska palace, from 1643. View from Jacob's church. Later function as an arsenal and armory chamber. Rebuilt as the Dramatic Theater in 1793. Destroyed by fire on November 24, 1825. Copper engraving in Suecia antiqua et hodierna, from about 1667. This print is from "Suecia Antiqua et Hodierna," which is a significant work depicting Sweden during its era as a great power. The collection of engravings...
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Antique Portrait of Sir Kenelm Digby, English Courtier and Diplomat
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique portrait titled 'Sr. Kenelm Digby'. Sir Kenelm Digby (11 July 1603 – 11 June 1665) was an English courtier and diplomat. He was also a highly reputed natural philosopher, ast...
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Antique Map of Italy by R. Bonne, circa 1780
Located in Langweer, NL
Beautiful map of Italy, Corsica, Sardinia and Sicily. Highly detailed, showing towns, rivers, some topographical features and political boundaries. Published by R. Bonne, circa 1780.
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Antique Set of Genealogy Charts of the Kings of Portugal by Chatelain, 1732
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Carte Genealogique des Rois de Portugal (..)'. Set of two prints featuring the genealogy of the Kings of Portugal and the different bran...
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18th Century Engraving of Ornate French Cannons, circa 1770
Located in Langweer, NL
18th Century Engraving of Ornate French Cannons from Diderot’s Encyclopédie, circa 1770 This exceptional 18th-century engraving, titled Fonte des Cano...
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Ancient Rosette in the Arch of the Silversmiths, 1780
Located in Langweer, NL
This original antique print is labeled "Rosone Antico nell'Arco degli Argentari," which can be translated as "Ancient Rosette in the Arch of the Silversmiths." The phrase "Rosone An...
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