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Period: 18th Century and Earlier
Grand Master of the Order of St. Michael in Ceremonial Attire, 1791 Engraving
Located in Langweer, NL
Grand Master of the Order of St. Michael in Ceremonial Attire, 18th Century Engraving This hand-colored engraving depicts the Grand Master of the Order of St. Michael, adorned in ...
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Pair of Engravings With Hand-colored Ducks by Saverio Manetti 18th Century
Located in Milano, MI
Set of 2 hand-colored avian engravings, Italian, c. 1770, with figures of wild ducks, the mallard and the cicada, taken from Xavier Manetti's Natural History of Birds. They are on v...
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Italian Neoclassical Revival Antique 18th Century and Earlier Prints

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Antique Engraving of Ancient Coins, 1773
Located in Langweer, NL
Untitled print depicting various ancient coins, illustrated with figures and animals. Originates from the first Dutch editon of an interesting travel account of Northern Africa title...
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1730 Southern Hemisphere Celestial Chart with Zodiac Signs and Decorative Putti
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: 1730 Southern Hemisphere Celestial Chart with Zodiac Signs and Decorative Putti Description: This stunning 1730 celestial map, "Hemisphaerium Coeli Australe," showcases the S...
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Panoramic View of Isfahan in 17th Century Persia by J.C. Haffner, ca.1690
Located in Langweer, NL
Panoramic View of Isfahan in the Late 17th Century by J.C. Haffner The translation of the German text on the engraving: "A. The Meidan or Great Market and Promenade Square in front...
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Hand-Colored Engraving of the Brown and Ash-Colored Crane by Seligmann, ca.1770
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: Der Braune und Aschfarbene Kranich - Hand-Colored Engraving of the Brown and Ash-Colored Crane by Johann Michael Seligmann, 18th Century This stunning hand-colored engraving,...
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Hand-colored Mezzotint Engraving of a Lily from Johann Weinmann's Work, 1748
Located in Langweer, NL
Artist or Maker: Johann Wilhelm Weinmann Title: "Lilio asphodelus luteus. Lilio asphodelus phoeniceus. Lilium album" Medium: Colored etching Source: "Duidelyke vertoning eeniger duiz...
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Rare Engraving of the Great Mosque of Mecca (Masjid al-Haram) by Picart, 1783
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: Le Temple de La Mecque (The Temple of Mecca) Engraver: Bernard Picart Source: "Cérémonies et coutumes religieuses de tous les peuples du monde" (Ceremonies and Religious Cust...
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Antique Map of the Eastern Hemisphere by Valk & Chenk '1708'
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Hemispherium Orbis Antiqui, Cumzonis Circulis, Et Sity populorum Diverso'. Decorative example of Andreas Cellarius's map of the Eastern Hemisphere, illustrating with climatic zones ranging from Frigida Borealis to Torrida, with planetary details superimposed. The elaborate border includes fine scrollwork, numerous putti, and additional diagrams showing armillary spheres and climatic zones. Andreas Cellarius was born in 1596 in Neuhausen and educated in Heidelberg. He emigrated to Holland in the early 17th century and 1637 moved to Hoorn, where he became the rector of the Latin School. Cellarius' best known work is his Harmonia Macrocosmica, first issued in 1660 by Jan Jansson, as a supplement to Jansson's Atlas Novus. The work consists of a series of Celestial Charts...
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17th Century Engraving of the Royal City of Arakan (Burma) by Arnoldus Montanus
Located in Langweer, NL
Lovely detailled engraving of the old city of Arakan in Myanmar, in good condition. This illustration is from "De Oost-Indische Voyagie van Wouter Schouten", published by Jacob Meurs...
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Knight of the Order of Christ in Portugal Engraving by Christian F. Schwan, 1791
Located in Langweer, NL
Knight of the Order of Christ in Portugal Engraving by Christian F. Schwan This exquisite hand-colored engraving depicts a Knight of the Order of Christ in Portugal, resplendent in ...
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Coats of Arms of the European Empires and Kingdoms with Historical Annotations
Located in Langweer, NL
Andere Wappen-Charte: Coats of Arms of the European Empires and Kingdoms with Historical Annotations, 1718 Detailed description: This beautifully hand-colored copper engraving, pri...
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Duke of Parma’s 1585 Ship Bridge Plan: Siege of Antwerp Engineering Print
Located in Langweer, NL
This is an original engraved print from 1585, depicting the construction plans for the ship bridge built by the Duke of Parma during the Siege of Antwerp in the Eighty Years' War. ...
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Antique Map of Greece by Allard (c.1698)
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Hellas seu Graecia Universa' Detailed map of Greece, with Crete, the Aegean Islands, and part of Turkey. With two cartouches, compass rose and scale. Carolus Alla...
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J. Kip and L. Knyff 18th Century Hand Colored Engravings, Set of 4
Located in North Palm Beach, FL
Set of four antique hand-colored engravings. "Britannia Illustrata," the publication in which these prints originally appeared, was one of the most important topographical works of t...
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English Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Prints

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Antique Optical Print of the Sanssouci Palace, Potsdam
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Le Derriere du Chateau Royal de sans Soucy'. A vue d'optique of the Sanssouci Palace, Potsdam, the title printed in reverse. The open...
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St. John Apostle Engraving – John I Evangelist with Gospel c.1735
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: St. John Apostle Engraving – John I Evangelist with Gospel c.1735 Description: This elegant antique engraving titled “St. John the Apostle” depicts John, the beloved disciple...
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English Antique 18th Century and Earlier Prints

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St. Philip Apostle Engraving – John I Calling of Philip c.1735
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: St. Philip Apostle Engraving – John I Calling of Philip c.1735 Description: This detailed antique engraving titled “St. Philip the Apostle” depicts Philip, one of the Twelve ...
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Antique Map of Tartary, Also Showing the Great Wall of China
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Carte de Tartarie'. Detailed map of Tartary, consisting of the Eastern part of Russia, Central Asia, China and Korea, first published by Guillaume De L'Isle in 1706. The map extends from the Peninsula of Korea in the east to the Caspian and Black Seas. The Great Wall of China...
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St. Thomas Apostle Engraving – John XX Doubting Thomas c.1735
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: St. Thomas Apostle Engraving – John XX Doubting Thomas c.1735 Description: This detailed antique engraving titled “St. Thomas the Apostle” depicts Thomas, also known as “Doub...
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Set of Four Greco-Roman Neoclassical Engravings After Passeri
By Giovanni Battista Passeri
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Opulent set of four framed and matted Etruscan vase engravings after Giovanni Passeri (Italian) by Sir William Hamilton illustrated in the Picturea Etruscor in Vaculis. The set inclu...
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Italian Neoclassical Antique 18th Century and Earlier Prints

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Antique Map of the Americas and West Indies by Robert de Vaugondy, 1778
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique Map of the Americas and West Indies by Robert de Vaugondy, 1778 This detailed antique map titled "Amérique ou Indes Occidentales" was published in 1778 by the renowned Frenc...
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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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The Blue Boy by Thomas Gasinborough Print-Made in Italy
By (circle of) Thomas Gainsborough
Located in Medina, OH
This a print of the iconic The Blue Boy by Thomas Gainsborough from around 1770. It is believed to be a portrait of Jonathan Buttali, the son of wealthy ironmonger. This print come...
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Italian Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Prints

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Brass

Antique Hand-Coloured Map of North and South America, ca.1765
Located in Langweer, NL
Description: Antique map titled 'Nieuwe Kaart van Amerika.' Attractive map of North and South America, the western part of Africa and south west Europe. Source unknown, to be determi...
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Antique Miniature Map of the Roman Province of Illyricum 'Dalmatia'
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique miniature map titled 'Illyricum'. Original small map of Illyricum. The Roman province of Illyricum stretched from the Drilon River (the Drin, in...
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Antique Botany Print 'Carum Verticillatum' by J. Sowerby, 1797
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Carum verticillatum'. This print originates from Sowerby's English Botany, or Coloured Figures of British Plants, 1797.
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Original Antique Horse Riding Print with Hand Coloring
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'La croupe au Pilier au pas à Droite (..)'. This print originates from 'Des Welt-berühmten Herzog Wilhelms von Newcastle Neu-eröffnete Reit-Bahn. Welche erstlich...
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Historic View of Sugar Milling in 17th Century America, published in 1673
Located in Langweer, NL
The print titled "AMERIKENS ENTDECKER" is a striking antique copper engraving, crafted in 1673 during the 17th century as part of the German edition of Arnoldus Montanus' influential work, "Die Unbekante Neue Welt" ("The New and Unknown World"). The engraving was executed by Jacob van Meurs, a renowned Dutch engraver and publisher known for his detailed works on geography and history, and it was published in Amsterdam. Description of the Print: The engraving measures 17 x 13 cm (approximately 6.6 x 4.7 inches) and is set on a page that is 31 x 19.5 cm (about 12.2 x 7.4 inches). It depicts a vivid scene that illustrates the discovery of America...
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Dutch Antique 18th Century and Earlier Prints

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18th-Century Fencing Engraving – Elegant Depiction of Escrime Techniques
Located in Langweer, NL
18th-Century Fencing Engraving – Elegant Depiction of Escrime Techniques This exquisite 18th-century engraving, titled 'Escrime', presents a detailed depiction of fencing techniqu...
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Pair Framed Antique Engravings of Ottoman Personages
Located in New York, NY
Pair framed antique engravings of ottoman personages. Set of 12 hand coloured antique engravings of 36 diverse personages of Ottoman and Oriental background spectacularly attired in ...
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Engraving of Julius Ceasar's Ruins and Skeleton: A Charpentier Vanitas, 1757
Located in Langweer, NL
"Vanitas of Roman Grandeur: A Charpentier's Homage to Piranesi" This etching by François Philippe Charpentier, crafted around 1757, serves as a satirical homage to Piranesi's works....
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Naval Battle Off St. François (Campeche, Mexico), ca. 1780
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: Naval Battle Off St. François (Campeche, Mexico), ca. 1780 This print, titled "Vue prespective de la Ville de St. François de campech dans L'Amerique Septentrionalle," depict...
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Engraving of Rituals and Cremation Ceremonies in New Spain by Montanus, 1673
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: "Rituals and Ceremonies in New Spain" Description: This striking copper engraving is extracted from Arnoldus Montanus' seminal work, "Die Unbekannte Neue Welt oder Beschreibu...
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Grand Entry of King Charles III into Madrid, Celebrating His Claim to the Throne
Located in Langweer, NL
The grand entry of Charles III into Madrid on June 25, 1706, was a significant moment during the War of the Spanish Succession (1701–1714). This conflict arose over competing claim...
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Historical Figures and Customs of 18th Century India on Three Antique Engravings
Located in Langweer, NL
Set of three antique prints of various figures from India. These prints originate from 'Atlas Historique' published by Chatelain, 1732. Plate 1: F...
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18th Century Pair of English Engravings
Located in Dallas, TX
Superb pair of 18th century English engravings.
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English Antique 18th Century and Earlier Prints

Rare Antique Engraving with Views of Qom and Kashan in Iran, 1711
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Kohm - Kasjan'. Old print with two views: one is Qom, the other Kashan. Both are in Iran (then known as Persia). This print originates from 'Cornelis de Bruins...
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1796 Map of North Carolina by John Reid
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
1796 Map of North Carolina by John Reid. A rare & important early map of the state based on the 1795 Lewis/Carey map for his "An American Atlas". Engraved by Benjamin Tanner. Old pur...
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American Antique 18th Century and Earlier Prints

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Antique Print of Hottentots in South Africa, C.1750
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Homme et Femme Hottentots'. Old print showing Hottentots, nowadays called Khoikhoi. This print originates from Prevost's 'Histoire Generale des Voyages'. Ar...
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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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Antique Print of a Male Zebra, '1758'
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'ZEBRA mas, sive Assinus sylvestris Africanus. Drawn from a stuff’d Skin in the Royal College of Physicians, London'. Rare zoological study of a male Zebra, [typ...
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Engraved Representations of North American Tribes around the Mississippi, 1787
Located in Langweer, NL
The original antique print is a pair of original engravings from "Bankes's New System of Geography." This work, as indicated by the title, was published by royal authority, suggestin...
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Allegorical Print of Lithology and Conchology by Boucher Fils, 18th Century
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: Allegorical Print of Lithology and Conchology by Boucher Fils, 18th Century Description: This exquisite 18th-century allegorical engraving, titled La Lithologie & La Conchyli...
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Large Red and Small Brown Hummingbirds Engraving by J.M. Seligmann, 18th Century
Located in Langweer, NL
This hand-colored engraving, titled "Avis mellivora major rubra macroura" (Large Red Long-Tailed Hummingbird) and "Avis mellivora minor fulva" (Small Brown Hummingbird), depicts two ...
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Marriage, Baptism, and Other Customs of the Sami People in Lapland, 1726
Located in Langweer, NL
Marriage, Baptism, and Other Customs of the Sami People This print features four distinct scenes depicting various customs and rituals of the Sami people, an indigenous group from L...
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Edinburgh City Plan, Italy c.1700 – “Edenburgo Metropoli della Scozia”
Located in Langweer, NL
Edinburgh City Plan, Italy c.1700 – “Edenburgo Metropoli della Scozia” This is a charming hand-colored engraved plan of Edinburgh, titled in Italian Edenburgo, Metropoli della Scozi...
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Red-Headed Yellow-Bodied Bird and White-Tailed Hummingbird: Hand-Coloured, 1773
Located in Langweer, NL
This is a hand-colored copper engraving by Johann Michael Seligmann, derived from the work of George Edwards, and is part of the *Sammlung verschiedener ausländischer und seltener Vö...
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Antique Map of South America by De la Harpe '1780'
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Carte de l'Amerique Méridionale'. Original antique map of South America. Note the 'Laguna de Xarayes' is illustrated as the source of the Paraguay river. The laguna is now known as Pantanal, world's largest tropical wetland area. This map orginates from 'Abrégé de l'histoire générale des Voyages' by J.F. de la Harpe.
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Coats of Arms of the Prominent Italian Royal and Ducal Houses, 1718
Located in Langweer, NL
Historische Wappen-Charte: Coats of Arms of the Prominent Italian Royal and Ducal Houses, 1718 This exquisite copper engraving, printed in 1718 in Nuremberg by Johann Ernst Adelbuln...
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Original Antique Portrait of Maurice, The Prince of Orange, 1748
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique portrait titled 'Maurits, Prins van Oranje enz. enz. enz'. Engraving of Maurice, Prince of Orange. Bust length with beard, closed ruff, armour, and with sash over right shoul...
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Goliath Bird-Eating Spider and Scorpions: Hand-Colored Engraving, 1792
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: Goliath Bird-Eating Spider and Scorpions: Hand-Colored Engraving from Bertuch's "Bilderbuch für Kinder" (1792) Description: This hand-colored copperplate engraving from Fri...
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18th Century Cannon Foundry Engraving from Diderot’s Encyclopédie, circa 1770
Located in Langweer, NL
18th Century Cannon Foundry Engraving from Diderot’s Encyclopédie, circa 1770 This fine 18th-century engraving, titled Fonte des Canons, origin...
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Hand-Colored Engraving of the Red Curlew by Johann Michael Seligmann, ca.1770
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: Der Rote Brachvogel - Hand-Colored Engraving of the Red Curlew by Johann Michael Seligmann, 18th Century This vivid hand-colored engraving, titled 'Der Rote Brachvogel', depi...
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Antique Print of Funeral Ceremonies of the Canadian People by B. Picart, 1723
Located in Langweer, NL
Two images on one sheet. The first image shows the festivities of Canadian people while the deceased is carried to a Cabin. The second image shows a funeral procession. This print...
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Antique Print of a Swiss Horse
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Schweizer Pferd'. Original old lithograph of a Swiss horse. This print originates from 'Naturgeschichte und Abbildungen der Säugethiere: nach den neuesten Syste...
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Antique Print of a Swiss Horse
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1757 Engraving of Inuit & Indigenous Peoples – Hudson Bay & Arctic Canoe Scene
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: 1757 Engraving of Inuit & Indigenous Peoples – Hudson Bay & Arctic Canoe Scene Description: This rare 1757 antique copperplate engraving presents two fascinating scenes depicting Indigenous life in Arctic Canada, focusing on the Inuit and other First Nations communities in the Hudson Bay region. Originally published in *Histoire Générale des Voyages*, the engraving provides an invaluable visual record of daily life, survival techniques, and traditional dwellings. The top illustration, titled 'Un Esquimau dans son Canot', depicts an Inuit paddling a sleek, narrow kayak through choppy waters, showcasing the remarkable boat-making skills of the Arctic peoples. The kayak, designed for hunting and efficient travel, is shown in its traditional form, reflecting centuries of adaptation to harsh northern environments. The bottom illustration, 'Esquimaux du côté du Nord-Ouest de la Baie de Hudson', portrays a male and female Inuit figure standing near an igloo, a crucial form of temporary winter shelter. The man holds a bow and arrows, symbolizing subsistence hunting, while the woman carries a small child. In the background, additional Indigenous dwellings, including conical tipis, suggest the presence of other First Nations groups living near the Hudson Bay coastline. The detailed hatching and shading techniques used in the engraving bring out the textures of clothing, landscapes, and architectural features, making this a historically and artistically significant piece. As an early European representation of Arctic Indigenous culture, it holds great value for collectors of ethnographic art, Canadian history, and antique travel prints...
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The Apparel of Hottentot Men and Women: Old Engraving, Cape of Good Hope, 1745
Located in Langweer, NL
This double-engraved page featuring the titles "The Apparel of the Hottentot Men" and "The Apparel of the Hottentot Women" are from the 18th-century book "The Present State of the Ca...
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18th Century Framed Botanical Prints
Located in Los Angeles, CA
18th century hand tinted assorted framed botanicals by Elizabeth Blackwell. The image measurement is 12.5 inches H x 8.5 inches W. The framed prints are sold individually. The price ...
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Optical View of Havana, Cuba: A General View of the City from the Sea, ca. 1770
Located in Langweer, NL
"A View General of the City of Havana of Amerique." Contemporary hand-colored copper engraving, designed as an optical view. Engraved text in French (in reverse) above the image and...
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