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Period: 18th Century
The Ceremonies of the Low Mass – Complete Engraved Cycle in Three Plates, 1734
Located in Langweer, NL
The Ceremonies of the Low Mass – Complete 18th-Century Engraved Cycle in Three Plates
This rare and beautifully preserved set of three 18th-century copperplate engravings forms a co...
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Catholic Episcopal Rites – Rare 1734 Engraving of Bishop's Ceremonial Duties
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: Catholic Episcopal Rites – Rare 1734 Engraving of Bishop's Ceremonial Duties
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This finely executed 18th-century copperplate engraving presents six distinct eccles...
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Death and Funeral Rites of the Parsis – Rare 1734 Zoroastrian Ritual Engraving
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: Death and Funeral Rites of the Parsis – Rare 1734 Zoroastrian Ritual Engraving
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This striking 18th-century copperplate engraving offers a rare European depiction ...
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Procession of Ganga and Festival of Huly – Antique 18th Century India Engraving
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: Procession of Ganga and Festival of Huly – Antique 18th Century India Engraving
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This striking copperplate engraving, published aro...
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Indian Brahmin Penitents and Pilgrim – Rare 18th Century Ritual Engraving, 1734
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: Indian Brahmin Penitents and Pilgrim – Rare 18th Century Ritual Engraving
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This compelling copperplate engraving from the 18th century offers a rare visual study of Indian religious asceticism and devotion as interpreted through a European lens. It likely originates from the later volumes of *The Ceremonies and Religious Customs of Various Nations of the Known World*, the monumental multi-volume series published in Amsterdam and Paris during the early to mid-1700s, with illustrations attributed to Bernard Picart and his collaborators.
The sheet is divided into four separately framed scenes, each depicting a unique figure engaged in acts of penance or pilgrimage. The upper left panel shows a seated female "Pénitente Bramine" (Brahmin penitent) under a flowering tree, joined by other women in a meditative or devotional posture. The details, such as the tiger skin mat and ceremonial tools, signal both religious symbolism and ritual practice.
The upper right image presents a solitary ascetic woman seated in rigid meditation on what appears to be a stretched animal hide floating in water, holding a prayer bead mala. The caption explains she must never change position, emphasizing the extremity of her discipline.
The lower left quadrant is the most dramatic: a male penitent with wild hair stands before a temple with both arms raised straight in the air, said to remain that way until death. Another figure lies prostrate in the grass, illustrating the prescribed sleeping posture for certain penitents—lying flat without ever bending their legs. These powerful visual representations underscore the physical trials undertaken by devout individuals in pursuit of spiritual transcendence.
In the lower right, a "Pélerine Bramine" (Brahmin female pilgrim) stands quietly, dressed simply, with a bowl in hand, perhaps engaged in ritual begging or...
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Birth and Naming Rituals of the Banians – Rare 1734 Indian Custom Engraving
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: Birth and Naming Rituals of the Banians – Antique 1734 Engraving of Indian Customs
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This rare and evocative copperplate engraving, published in 1734 as part of 'T...
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Catholic Mass Scenes in Twelve Stages – Rare 1734 Religious Engraving
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: Catholic Mass Scenes in Twelve Stages – Rare 1734 Religious Engraving
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This intricate copperplate engraving, published in 1734 as part of *The Ceremonies and Reli...
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Antique Print of Batavia (Jakarta) in the Dutch East Indies, 1726
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Batavia in 't Verschiet'. Attractive panorama view of Batavia, the pearl of the east. The bird eye's view shows the roadstead of the city, filled with VOC East Indiamen and Asian trading ships...
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Ancient Lamp Drawing of a Bull and Lion; Tauroctony Engravings Published in 1722
Located in Langweer, NL
This 1722 engraving portrays an ancient lamp, intricately designed with the scene of tauroctony, which is a depiction of Mithras slaying a bull, a central...
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Antique Map of the Adour River, Near Bayonne, France
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Cours de la riviere de l'Adour depuis la mer jusqua Bayonne'. Original old map of the Adour river, near Bayonne, France. This map originates from 'Le Petit Atlas ...
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Large Antique Map of the German Empire
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'A Map of Germany (..)'. Large antique map of the German Empire, highly detailed. Engraved by T. Kitchin. Published J. Blair, cir...
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Set of Four Antique Archicture Prints of Various Building Plans and Facades
Located in Langweer, NL
Set of four architecture prints depicting various building facades and plans. The prints state 'Toises', which was one of the fundamen...
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Set of 5 Antique Botany Prints - Aristolochia Species
Located in Langweer, NL
Set of 5 original antique botany prints from the work 'Botanica Pharmaceutica exhibens plantas officinalis quarum nomina indispensatoris recentur, cum Iconibus (..)' by A. Happe. The...
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Cochineal Cactus and Kermes Oak: Hand-Colored Engraving from 1798
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: Cochineal Cactus and Kermes Oak: Hand-Colored Engraving from Bertuch's "Bilderbuch für Kinder" (1795)
Description: This vibrant hand-colored copperplate engraving from Frie...
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Antique Print of Inhabitants of Arakan in Southern Myanmar 'Burma', 1738
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Il mode nel quale si vestono gti abilanti di Arakan'. Engraving of inhabitants of Arakan, a historic coastal region in Southeast Asia. This print originates fro...
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Rare Small Antique Map of Great Britain and Ireland
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'La Grande Bretagne et Irlande'. Small antique map of Great Britain and Ireland. Source unknown, to be determined. Publ...
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Antoine Coypel Engraving "Amor and Psyche" by Jean Audran, 18th Century
By Charles Coypel
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
This beautiful engraving of "Cupido and Psyche" by Jean Audran after a work by Antoine Coypel.
Inspired directly by Greek mythology. Psyche is a young ...
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French Louis XIV Antique 18th Century Prints
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18th-Century Holy Roman Empire Engraving with Heraldry and Imperial Symbols
Located in Langweer, NL
Icon Synoptica Sac. Rom. Imp. Electorum Ducum cum Principum – 18th-Century Allegorical Engraving
This fascinating 18th-century engraving, 'Icon Synoptica Sac. Rom. Imp. Electorum ...
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Pl. 10 Antique Print of a Garden Casino and Repository by Le Rouge, c.1785
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Casine de Wilton à la Comtesse de Pembroke (..)'. Copper engraving showing the casino of Pembroke and repository of Mr. Hotham Baronet. This print originates fr...
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Antique Print of Batavia, Capital of the Dutch East Indies or Indonesia, '1726'
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print Indonesia titled 'Batavia in 't Verschiet'. Large panoramic view on Batavia, present day Jakarta, Indonesia. Originates from 'Oud en Nieuw Oost-Indiën (..)' by François...
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Original Antique Print After Jan Luyken, Amsterdam, Genesis XXXI, 1724
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Wonderful copper-plate engraving after Jan Luyken
Published by Marten Schagen, Amsterdam. 1724
Text on verso
The measurement given is the paper size.
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Dutch Renaissance Antique 18th Century Prints
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Explosion of a Pontoon Bridge at the Siege of Antwerp (1585) by Coenraet Decker
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: The Explosion of the Pontoon Bridge on the Scheldt during the Siege of Antwerp (1585) by Coenraet Decker, Published 1710
Description: This detailed and dramatic 18th-centur...
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Engraving Print from the Panckoucke Encyclopédie Nautical Subject 1782-1832
Located in Milan, IT
Print by engraving on copper plate from the Panckoucke Encyclopédie méthodique, end of the 18th century, volume Marine Planches (more than 1,500 figures dealing with all subjects on ...
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French Antique 18th Century Prints
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1720 Bird's-Eye View of Jerusalem with Historical Tombs and Key Landmarks
Located in Langweer, NL
This 1720 bird's-eye view of Jerusalem offers an intricate portrayal of the city during the early 18th century. Titled "Vue & Description de la Ville de Jerusalem Telle qu'elle est A...
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Venetian Elegance: Knight of St. Mark in 18th-Century Hand-Colored Engraving
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: Knight of the Order of St. Mark in Venice, 18th-Century Hand-Colored Engraving
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This exquisite hand-colored engraving depicts a Knight of the Order of St. Mark ...
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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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18th-Century Artillery Engraving of the Spanish Captain's Carriage and Mechanism
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: 18th-Century Artillery Engraving of the Spanish Captain's Carriage and Mechanisms
Description: This highly detailed 18th-century engraving presents a meticulously rendered...
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Old Map of the Kingdoms of Fez, Algiers, Segelmese, Tafilet and Morocco, ca.1760
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'A Map of the Empire of Morocco Comprehending the Kingdoms of Fez, Morocco'.
Original antique map of the kingdoms of Fez, Algiers, Segelmese, Tafilet and Moroc...
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Original Antique Map of Egypt by Van Dùren '1749'
Located in Langweer, NL
Decorative German antique engraving with titled 'Neue Vorstellung von Aegypten (..)'. It concerns a rare original antique map of Egypt. This map o...
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Historic 1720 Engraving of The Monument, London Bridge Ward
Located in Langweer, NL
Historic 1720 Engraving of The Monument, London Bridge Ward – From Strype's "Survey of London"
This finely detailed engraving of 'The Monument' in the London Bridge Ward originate...
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Marine Creatures in an Old Engraving: A Sea Lioness and a Sea Elephant, 1765
Located in Langweer, NL
This is an engraving depicting sea lions from a 1765 Dutch edition of George Anson's account of his voyage around the world. Here's a detailed description of the artwork:
Title: "Ee...
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Antique Copperplate Print of Ayutthaya, 'View of Siam and Various Boats', 1751
Located in Langweer, NL
An original engraving featuring a view of Siam, which is present-day Thailand, specifically a view of the city of Ayutthaya with numerous boats depicted on the river. The title, "Vuë...
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Map of Choromandel & Malabar, Incl Kerala, Tamil Nadu & Part of Sri Lanka, 1726
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Nieuwe kaart van Choromandel ende Malabar.'
Original antique map of Southern India documenting the VOC's areas of influence. Included is Kerala, Tamil Nadu...
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18th-Century Engraving of Mortar and Howitzer Design from Diderot's Encyclopédie
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: 18th-Century Engraving of Mortar and Howitzer Design from Diderot's Encyclopédie
Description: This original 18th-century engraving is a highly detailed technical illustrati...
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Original Antique Print of a Steller Sea Lion
Located in Langweer, NL
Beautiful original old print of a steller sea lion. The Steller sea lion (Eumetopias jubatus), also known as the Steller's sea lion and northern sea lion, is a near-threatened species of sea lion in the northern Pacific...
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1811 Ornithology Piciformes Plate III - Antique Bird Engraving
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: "ORNITHOLOGY. Div'n. Land Birds – Order 4 PICE.A. Plate III"
This 19th-century ornithological print, part of a scientific collection, features an array of land birds from the...
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Antique Colored Engraving of Madras 'Chennai' and Fort St. George in India, 1751
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Plan de Madras et du Fort St. Georges'. Plan of the city of Madras (or Chennai), the capital of the state of Tamil Nadu, India. Also shows a plan of Fort St. Ge...
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Architectural Antique Print of Various Garden Temples by Le Rouge, c.1785
Located in Langweer, NL
Untitled antique print showing various garden temples. This print originates from 'Jardins Anglo-Chinois à la Mode' by Georg Louis le Rouge. Artists and ...
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Optical Print of Delft Canal, The Hague by Jean-François Daumont, ca.1770
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: Hand-Colored Optical Print of Delft Canal, The Hague by Jean-François Daumont, ca. 1770
This hand-colored optical view, titled "Vue Perspective du Canal de Delft à la Haye Vi...
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Trapped Wolf: A Detailed Etching - circa 1740
Located in Langweer, NL
This etching and engraving, titled "Loup pris au piège" (Wolf Caught in a Trap), depicts a wolf ensnared in a trap. The artwork captures the wolf's struggle and distress with precise...
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Antique Print of an Estate in Overveen, The Netherlands, c.1800
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Overveen, toebehorende den Heer Overveld'. Old print depicting Overveen, the estate of Mr. Overveldt. This print most likely originates from an edition of 'Holl...
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Hospitaller Nun in Post-Rhodes Attire: 1791 Hand-Colored Engraving
Located in Langweer, NL
Hospitaller Nun in Post-Rhodes Attire: 1791 Hand-Colored Engraving
This elegant hand-colored engraving, titled "Ehemalige Kleidung der Johanniterinnen nach Eroberung der Insel Rho...
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Pl. 8 Antique Plan of the House of Mr. Morel by Le Rouge, c.1785
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Plan de la Maison de Ville et de Campagne de Mr. Morel'. Copper engraving showing a plan of the house of Mr. Morel. This print originates from 'Jardins Anglo-Ch...
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Portrait of the Jesuit Willem 'Guilielmus' Cuperus, Published 1740
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print, titled: 'P. Guilielmus Cuperus (…)' - Portrait of the Jesuit Willem (Guilielmus) Cuperus (1686 - 1741).
Source unknown, to be determined.
Artists and Engravers: ...
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Antique Map of Batavia, Jakarta, Indonesia by P. Van Der Aa, 1719
Located in Langweer, NL
A small early 18th century black and white map of Batavia by the Dutch cartographer Pieter Van Der Aa. This map was first published in his 'Nouvel ...
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Set of 2 Antique Botany Prints - Sweet Scabious - Purple-Headed Garlic
Located in Langweer, NL
Set of 2 antique botany prints. It shows the Sweet Scabious and the Purple-Headed Garlic. These prints originate from 'The Botanical Magazine; or Flower-Garden Displayed (..)' by Wil...
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Hand-Colored Engraving of the Horned Indian Pheasant by Johann Seligmann, c.1770
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: Der Gehörnte Indianische Fasan - Hand-Colored Engraving of the Horned Indian Pheasant by Johann Michael Seligmann, 18th Century
This beautiful hand-colored engraving, titled ...
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Set of 3 Antique Botany Prints, Crane's Bill, Leadwort, Ipomoea
Located in Langweer, NL
Set of 3 antique botany prints. It shows the Winged Leaved Ipomoea, Rose-Coloured Leadwort and the Three-Coloured Crane's Bill. These pr...
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Antique Map of the Northern Coast of Africa and Southern Europe, circa 1745
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'In Notitiam Ecclesiasticam Africae Tabula Geographica'. Very decorative hand-colored map of the northern coast of Africa, Spain, Italy and the Mediterranean with the islands of Sardinia, Corsica, Majorca, Minorca etc. Sicily features a smoking Mount Aetna. Embellished with three architectural cartouches...
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1793 Ethnographic Engraving of Otaheitean Tools in Tahiti, French Polynesia
Located in Langweer, NL
The print, titled "Various Instruments used by the Natives of Otaheite," was created by the artist John Webber, who is well-known for his work as the official artist on Captain James...
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1810 Hand-Coloured Engraving - Tatar Peasants of the Crimean Peninsula
Located in Langweer, NL
1810 Hand-Coloured Engraving - Tatar Peasants of the Crimean Peninsula
Description: This 1810 hand-coloured copperplate engraving from Carl Bertuch's "Bilderbuch für Kinder" ("Picture Book for Children") presents a lively scene of Tatar peasants in the Crimean Peninsula (modern-day Ukraine). The engraving captures rural daily life in vivid detail, depicting various activities that reflect the agricultural lifestyle of the region.
In the foreground, a peasant, smoking a pipe, points while instructing a child, creating an engaging snapshot of a family scene. Nearby, a woman, dressed in traditional clothing, is shown milking a dairy cow, demonstrating the importance of livestock to the community's economy. To the left, a farmer leads two Bactrian camels pulling a hay wagon, showcasing the use of these hardy animals for heavy labor and transportation in the region.
The background features thatched-roof homes, with a minaret rising above them, symbolizing the cultural influence of Islam in the region. The peaceful pastoral setting, with cows grazing and a well in the foreground, further emphasizes the agricultural way of life. The detailed hand-colouring adds vibrancy to the scene, highlighting the distinct attire and activities of the Crimean Tatar...
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Antique Print of the Batavia Massacre 'Present-Day Jakarta', Indonesia
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Tableau de la Partie de Batavia, ou s'est fait proprement le terrible Massacre des Chinois (..)'. Original antique print of the Batavia massacre. The 1740 Batav...
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Original Hand-Colored Antique Map of Africa by Elwe '1792'
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'l'Afrique Divisée en ses Empires, Royaumes, et Etats'. Decorative large map of Africa. The cartography is typical for the 17th century with the Nile originating i...
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Set Of Eight Portrait Engravings After Kneller.
Located in Essex, MA
Framed engravings of various Lords, Dukes etc. One duplicate. Framed under glass.
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English Georgian Antique 18th Century Prints
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Antique Map of the Northern Portion of the Philippines by J.N. Bellin, 1764
Located in Langweer, NL
Detailed map of the Northern portion of the Philippines, extending from Batanes and Babuyanes to Mindonoro and Masbate, and centered on Luzon. One of the most detailed maps of the pe...
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Antique Portrait of Francis Cottington, 1st Baron Cottington, 1744
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Francis Lord Cottington'. Portrait of Francis Cottington, 1st Baron Cottington was the English lord treasurer and ambassador and leader of the pro-Spanish, pro-...
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18th Century Antique Engraving of the Southern Hemisphere by G. de L'Isle
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Hemisphere Meridional pour voir plus distinctement Les Terres Australes'. Hemispherical map of the southern hemisphere centered on ...
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Antique Print of a Fox with two Tails by Ridinger, c.1745
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Diser Fuschs mit zwey Schwänzen ist den 14ten Februar. 1734 in der Heyde bey Oranienburg 4 Meilen von Berlin geschossen und der Balg wegen seiner Seltenheit auf...
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