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Period: 18th Century and Earlier
Antique Print of the Murder of Floris V, c.1760
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Moord van Graave Floris den vyfden'. Original antique print of Floris V murdered by Gerard van Velzen, June 26, 1296. Source unknown, to be determined. Artis...
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Antique Portrait of William II, Prince of Orange, by Tanjé, 1749
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique portrait titled 'Willem de II, Prins van Oranje enz. enz. enz'. Portrait of William II, Prince of Orange. William II (27 May 1626 – 6 November 1650) was sovereign Prince of O...
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Antique Print of Kochi 'India' by Valentijn '1726'
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'De Stad Coetsjien, gelegen op de Cust van Malabar'. This print depicts Kochi, on the west coast of India, Malabar. This print originates from 'Oud en Nieuw Oost...
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Attractive Hand-Colored Antique Plan of Nagapattinam in India, 1744
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Negapatam.' Attractive bird's-eye view of Nagapattinam, India from Churchill's 'A Collection of Voyages and Travels, some now first printed from original manuscri...
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Antique Print of Dabul 'now Dabhol' India
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Vue de Dabul'. View of Dabhol, Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra, India. This print originates from 'Histoire générale des voyages, ou nouvelle collection de tout...
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Antique Bird Print of the Brasilian Saw-Billed Roller
Located in Langweer, NL
Original antique bird print of the Brasilian Saw-Billed Roller, Guira Guainumbi. Published by by George Edwards, circa 1760. George Edwards FRS (3 April 1694 – 23 July 1773) was an English naturalist and ornithologist, known as the "father of British ornithology". Edwards began studying natural history, especially birds, after an unsuccessful career as a businessman, ‘applying himself to drawing and colouring such animals as fell under his notice’, including foreign specimens brought into the Port of London by ship. Edwards’ chief aim was to ‘achieve a natural and accurate portrayal’, though often from stuffed specimens; with no clear idea of suitable backgrounds he would perch smaller birds on a lichen...
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Antique Print of a Chinese Christian Being Punished by Nieuhof, 1665
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Sinese paep om Hoererije gestraft'. Old print depicting a Chinese Christian being punished for fornication. This print originat...
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Decorative Original Antique Map of Southern Germany, c.1730
Located in Langweer, NL
"Antique map titled 'The South West Part of Germany. Containing ye Dominions of the Archbishops and Electors of Mentz Y Treves, and of ye Elec. Palatine of ye Rhine; with Franconia, ...
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Anbtique Map of the Island of Bali by Van Schley '1755'
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Isle de Baly - 't Eiland Baly'. Beautiful original antique map of Bali, Indonesia. Depicts the island from the north with Java to the l...
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Antique Engraving of the Caper Bush and Other Plants, 1773
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Capparis Arabica (..)'. Old botany print depicting the caper bush, shepherd's purse and other plants. Originates from the first Dutch editon of an interesting t...
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Original Antique Optica Engraving of the Amstel Area in Amsterdam, Holland
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Le Binnen Amstel et la maison des Orphelins de la Diaconie, à Amsterdam'. View of the Amstel and the orphanage in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. This is an optical print, also called 'vue optique' or 'vue d'optique', which were made to be viewed through a Zograscope, or other devices of convex lens...
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Graceful Gazelle: An Elegant Etching - Published circa 1740
Located in Langweer, NL
This etching and engraving, titled "Gazel (Gazelle)," is a meticulous depiction of a gazelle standing gracefully. The artwork showcases the gazelle's slender body, delicate legs, and...
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Choir Stalls – Rochester Cathedral Gothic Architecture Engraving, 1790
Located in Langweer, NL
Choir Stalls – Rochester Cathedral Gothic Architecture Engraving, 1790 This finely executed antique print depicts the intricately carved wooden stalls in the choir of Rochester Cath...
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Antique Botanical Print of Aristolochia Rotunda
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Aristolochia rotunda'. Botanical print of Aristolochia rotunda, commonly known as smearwort or round-leaved birthwort. Published by or after Elisabeth Blackwell...
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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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Extremele Rare, Original Miniature Map of Prussia, ca.1640
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Prussia'. Extremele rare, original miniature map of Prussia, a historically prominent German state that originated in 1525 with a du...
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Antique Map of the British Isles According to the Geography of the Roman Empire
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Insulae Britannicae'. Interesting map of Britain, Scotland, and Ireland. It shows a rudimentary outline of the islands according to the geography of the Roman Emp...
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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 Map of Europe by Hederichs, circa 1740
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Europa Christiani Orbis Domina'. Rare miniature map of Europe. This map originates from 'Anleitung Zu den fürnehmsten Historischen Wissenschaften, Benanntlich Der...
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Rare Antique Print of a Fountain by Delsenbach, c.1730
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Veue de la grotte de Thetis et de la haute gerbe (..)'. View of a fountain, most likely in the Gardens of Versailles. Source unknown, to be determined. Artists ...
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Botanical Illustration of Large Spanish Sorrel (Acetosa Hispanica Maxima), 1696
Located in Langweer, NL
This antique print, titled "Acetosa Hispanica Maxima," depicts the Acetosa plant, commonly known as Sorrel. It belongs to the Plantago or Rumex genus, known for their edible leaves w...
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Antique Engraving of Circus Flaminius, a Circular Area in Ancient Rome, 1704
Located in Langweer, NL
Description: Antique print, titled: 'Circus Flaminius (…)' - This original old antique print shows a reconstruction of Circus Flaminius, a large, circular area in ancient Rome, l...
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Rare Town Plan of Jerusalem, Includes an Extensive Key to Locations etc, 1708
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Eigentliche Vorstellung der Statt Jerusalem und derselben umliegenden Gegenden zu Salomonis auch zu und kurtz nach Christi Zeiten.' Rare town plan...
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Engraving of The Tragic Demise of Captain James Cook in 1779 in the South Seas
Located in Langweer, NL
The engraving titled "The Death of Captn. Cook" depicts the dramatic and tragic event of Captain James Cook's death. This artwork is intricately framed with ornate borders and decora...
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Old Print of Reformer Philipp Melanchthon, Collaborator with Martin Luther, 1701
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique portrait titled 'Melanchton'. Portrait of Philipp Melanchthon. Philipp Melanchthon (1497-1560), born Philipp Schwartzerdt, was a German reformer, collaborator with Martin Luther, the first systematic theologian of the Protestant Reformation, intellectual leader of the Lutheran Reformation, and an influential designer of educational systems. He stands next to Luther and Calvin as a reformer, theologian, and molder of Protestantism. As much as Luther, he is the primary founder of Lutheranism. This print originates from 'Historie der kerken en ketteren van den beginne des Nieuwen Testaments tot aan het jaar onses Heeren 1688 ... In het Neederduyts vertaald' by G. Arnold. Artists and Engravers: Gottfried Arnold (1666 – 1714) was a German Lutheran...
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Antique Print of the Governor's House in Colombo by Valentijn, 1726
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Het huijs des Gouverneurs op Colombo / Platte Grond vande Thuijn, achter het Gouverneurs huijs, op Colombo'. View of the house of the governor of Colombo and a ...
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A Historic View of Australia: Endeavour River, New Holland, 1773
Located in Langweer, NL
This historical print, titled "Vue de la Rivière d'Endeavour sur la Côte de la Nouvelle Hollande ou le Vaisseau fut mis à la bande," is a significant representation of the east coast of Australia during the late 18th century. Here's a description of this remarkable artwork: - **Title**: Vue de la Rivière d'Endeavour sur la Côte de la Nouvelle Hollande ou le Vaisseau fut mis à la bande. [Tome IV Pl. 1ère.] - **Publisher**: Captain James Cook, with publication in Paris in 1773. - **Coloring**: Uncolored. - **Size**: Approximately 200 x 340 mm (7.9 x 13.4 inches). - **Condition**: In very good condition, with some visible fold lines, which is common for antique prints of this age. - **Description**: This print is historically significant as it represents the first known landscape drawing of the east coast of Australia. It depicts a view of the Endeavour River on the coast of New Holland (now Australia), where Captain James Cook's ship, the Endeavour, was intentionally grounded to undergo repairs after sustaining damage on a reef. The print provides a glimpse into the early exploration and navigation of this region. - **Artist**: The engraving is drawn after Sydney Parkinson, a Scottish Quaker, botanical illustrator, and natural history artist. Parkinson accompanied Joseph Banks...
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Original Antique Map of Brecknockshire, Wales
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Brecknoc comitaus pars olim silurum'. Original old map of Brecknockshire, Wales. Engraved by R. Vaughan after Christopher Saxton. Published circa 1640.
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Exquisite 1755 St. John's Wort Botanical Engraving by Philip Miller
Located in Langweer, NL
A copper engraving of Hypericum plants, commonly known as St. John's Wort, from Philip Miller's influential work, *Figures of the Most Beautiful, Useful and Uncommon Plants Described...
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Antique Print of the Poppendam Estate by Smallegange, 1696
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Huys en Hoff te Poppendamm'. Copper engraving of the estate of Poppendam, the Netherlands. This print originates from 'Nieuwe Cronyk van Zeeland' by Mattheus Sm...
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Print of a Muse, Inspirational Goddesses of Literature, Science and Arts, 1660
Located in Langweer, NL
Description: Antique print, titled: 'Musa in Aedibus Ducis Altaempsy.' - Statue of a Muse in Rome. The Muses are the inspirational goddesses of literature, science, and the arts in Greek mythology. From the 1660 Dutch edition of 'Icones et Segmenta Nobil. Signorum et Statuarum quae Romae extant' by Francois Perrier. This first Dutch edition was published by Nicolaas Visscher, printed in 1660 (Amsterdam). Although Perrier was French, he fell in love with Rome when he traveled there first in 1628 and then returning in 1635 and remaining for 10 years. While there, he completed this series of 100 views of Roman statuary in the various palaces and gardens, including the Medici and Vatican gardens and the Palazzo Farnese. Artists and Engravers: Made by 'Cornelis van Dalen...
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Antique Print of the Lord Mayor's Coach Driving Through London by Leizelt, 1760
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Vue de l'Hotel du Lord Maire, qui comprend la Facade, et le Cote Occidental de Londres'. View of the famous Lord Mayor's coach driving...
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Antique Miniature Map of New Guinea by Bertius, '1618'
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique miniature map titled 'Nova Guinea et Ins. Salomonis'. Rare miniature map of New Guinea (Solomon Islands). This map originates from 'Tabularum Geo...
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Antique Print of Batavia 'Jakarta', in the Dutch East Indies, 1744
Located in Langweer, NL
Two views on one plate titled 'A Prospect of The Town of Batavia (and) A View of the Citadel of Batavia'. Beautiful views of Batavia (Jakarta), Indonesia. The upper view shows the ci...
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Antique Print of Paul of Thebes by De Hooghe, 1701
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique portrait titled 'Paulus Thebanus'. Portrait of Paul of Thebes. Paul of Thebes, commonly known as Saint Paul the First Hermit or St Paul the Anchorite (d. c. 341) is regarded as the first Christian hermit. He is not to be confused with Paul the Simple, who was a disciple of Anthony the Great...
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Antique Print of the Seal of King William III by Rapin de Thoyras, 1786
Located in Langweer, NL
Great Seal of King William III – Rapin’s History of England c.1786 Description: This antique print depicts the Great Seal of King William III, origin...
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Antique Map of the German Empire, Johannes Janssonius van Waesbergen, circa 1670
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Nova Totius Germaniae Descriptio'. Uncommon map of the German Empire including the Netherlands, Germany, Switzerland, Austria, Bohemia,...
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Engraved View of Geneva from the Rhône River, Published in 1780
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: View of Geneva from the Rhône River (Vue de Genève, Du côté de la chute du Rhône) Description: This finely detailed engraving depicts a panoramic view of Geneva as seen from ...
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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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Biblical Map of the Region from the Mediterranean through the Persian Gulf, 1720
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Carte de la Situation du Paradis Terrestre, Et des Pais Habitez par les Patriarches Dressee pour bien entendre l'Histoire Sainte, Par Messire Pierre Daniel Huet.' This interesting map covers the region from the Mediterranean through the Persian Gulf. Detail is omitted in favor of Biblical depictions including the Sermon on the Mount...
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Antique Print of the City of Surat, Gujarat, India, 1683
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Additions pour l'Asie reponz dans aux chifres (..) - Surate ou Souratte'. View of the city of Surat, southeastern Gujarat state, west-central India. With variou...
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Antique Print of Siam Temples by Van Schley 'c.1750'
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled '1 Couvent de Talapoins. 2 Pagode de Siam. 3 Talapoin avec son Talapat'. Original antique print of various Siam temples, Thailand. 1 Convent of Buddhist monks. 2...
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Antique Print of Bantam, Java, Indonesia by De Bry, c.1610
Located in Langweer, NL
Untitled print of Bantam, former city and sultanate of Java, Indonesia. It lay near the site of the present-day city of Banten, on Banten Bay, at the extreme northwest of the island....
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Exotic Birds of the World: A 1765-1780 Study by Martinet and Buffon
Located in Langweer, NL
This image is an exquisite hand-colored engraving from the "Histoire Naturelle des Oiseaux," a seminal work published between 1765 and 1780. The artist behind this detailed work is F...
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Antique Print of Weapons of the Tartar Tanguts and the Samoyeds, 1768
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Armes des Tatares Tunguts et des Samojedes'. Copper engraving of weapons, like arrowheads, of the Tartar Tanguts and the Samoyeds. This print originates from vo...
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Antique Map of Nisari, Le Simie, Carchi Elimoia and Piscopia, Greece, 1687
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Carchi Elimoia, Nisari, Le Simie, Piscopia.' Sheet with four maps on one page showing Nisyros, Simi and other islands, Greece. Source unknown, to be determined. A...
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Antique Bible Print First Plague of Egypt by J. Luyken, 1743
Located in Langweer, NL
Exodus 7:19 and the Lord spake unto Moses, Say unto Aaron, Take thy rod, and stretch out thine hand upon the waters of Egypt, upon their streams, upon their rivers, and upon their po...
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Engraving of The Death of Captain James Cook at Kealakekua Bay, Hawaii, 1784
Located in Langweer, NL
A historical copper engraving depicting "The Death of Captain James Cook, F.R.S. at Owhyhee in MDCCLXXIX" (1779). This engraving is particularly sig...
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Antique Print of the Palais d'Orléans ‘Paris, France’ by G. Perrelle, circa 1660
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Veue du Palais d'Orleans, du coté du Jardin'. Depicting the Palais d'Orléans or Luxembourg Palace. After Israel Silvestre, published, circa 1660.
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Diverse Avian Species: An early 18th-Century Ornithological Study, 1811
Located in Langweer, NL
The image is an ornithological print from the early 19th century. It depicts various species of birds perched on branches. The birds are illustrated in vibrant colors with a high lev...
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1811 Ornithology Gallinae Plate IV - Antique Poultry Print
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: "ORNITHOLOGY. Div'n. Land Birds – Order 5 GALLINA. Plate IV" Description: This ornithological print from the early 19th century, Plate IV in its series, showcases birds from ...
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Original Antique Map of Leros and Kalimnos, and other islands, Greece, 1687
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Lero, Calamo, Zanara e Levita, Amorgo.' heet with four maps on one page showing the islands Leros, Kalimnos, and other islands, Greece. Source unknown, to be de...
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Mid-18th Century Engraving in a Mid-19th Century Giltwood Frame
Located in Atlanta, GA
displaying a king or nobleman seated on a throne
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Antique Engraving of Greek Religious Ceremonies, ca.1730
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print of various Greek religious ceremonies. With French description. Artists and Engravers: Anonymous Condition: Very good. Stamp on ...
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Antique Engraving of a Letter Written by the King of Batjan, Moluccas, 1726
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Afschrift van den Brief des Konings van Batsjan in 't Maleyths (Malays), met een Arabische letter door Juffr. Cornelia Valenyn'. This print depicts part of ...
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Antique Print of the City of Leeuwarden by Merian, 1659
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique Print titled 'Leuwarden'. A bird's eye view of Leeuwarden, in Friesland. The old city hall tower and city hall are indicated with German caption. This print originates from '...
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Old Antique Print of Fort Noordwijk, Batavia 'Jakarta, Indonesia', 1739
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Ein Prospect des Forts Nortweijck, wie sich dasselbe wan man von Jacatra komt, mit seiner Gegend präsentiret'. Old print of Fort Noordwijk, Batavia (Jakarta)....
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Antique Hand-Colored Print of the Anatomy of a Straw, 1795
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Anatomie d'un Tuyau de Blé - Anatomie eines Strohhalms'. Old print depicting the anatomy of the straw. This print originates from 'Bilderbuch für Kinder' by F.J...
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Antique Anatomy Print of the Muscular System, 1798
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique anatomy print of the muscular system. This print originates from 'De Ontleedkundige Plaaten van B. Eustachius' published by J.B. Elwe. ...
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Rare Visions of a Dormant Titan: The Ancient Volcano of Owyhee or Hawaii, 1815
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: Truncated Mountain, with the focus of an extinguished volcano in the island of Owyhee. Engraved by Deeble, from a drawing by Craig for the gallery of nature and art Source:...
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