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Item Ships From: Benelux
Rare Antique Engraving of a Large Ornamental Bacchic Altar or Pedestal, 1740
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Ara, o Base con Baccanali'. Plate XXXVI:
A large, ornamental Bacchic altar or pedestal, with a relief in the centre showing a female sitting beside a reclinin...
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1740s Antique Benelux - Collectibles and Curiosities
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Unique and Hand Carved Early 1900s Tiger Oak Sacred Heart of Christ Sculpture
Located in Lisse, NL
Striking and meaningful work of religious art.
This beautifully hand carved and good size Sacred Heart of Christ statuette is another one of our recent great finds. In our view the sculptor has perfectly managed to capture both the wisdom and serenity of our Lord Jesus Christ. All hand carved out of oakwood this Sacred Heart sculpture...
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Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Benelux - Collectibles and Curiosities
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Oak
Antique Map of the Province of Zeeland, The Netherlands by Coronelli, 1692
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Contado di Zelanda'. Beautiful map of the Dutch province of Zeeland. With the islands of Walcheren, Schouwen-Duiveland, Noord-Beveland, Zuid-Beveland, Tholen and ...
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17th Century Antique Benelux - Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
$639 Sale Price
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Blaeu Map of Ottoman Balkans – Walachia Bulgaria Romania, circa 1665
Located in Langweer, NL
Blaeu Map of Ottoman Balkans – Walachia Bulgaria Romania, circa 1665
This is an original hand-coloured antique map titled “Walachia, Servia, Bulgaria, Romania,” published by Joan Bl...
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17th Century Dutch Antique Benelux - Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
Antique Map of the Hainaut Region by Visscher, c.1690
By Nicolaes Visscher II
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Comitatus Hannoniae et Archiepiscopatus Cameracensis Tabula'. Large map of the Hainaut region, France.
Artists and Engravers: Nicolaes Visscher II (1649, Amst...
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17th Century Antique Benelux - Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
$310 Sale Price
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1882 Cartographic Views of Ireland's North and South Regions
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: 1882 Maps of Ireland: Northern and Southern Regions
These two maps provide a detailed representation of Ireland as it was in 1882, divided into the northern and southern regi...
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1880s Antique Benelux - Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
Antique Map of a Bay on the Coast of Chile, South America, c.1749
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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18th Century Antique Benelux - Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
$305 Sale Price
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Antique Map of Spain and Portugal, 1882
Located in Langweer, NL
"Antique map titled 'Spain & Portugal'.
Old map of Spain and Portugal. This map originates from 'The Royal Atlas of Modern Geography, Exhibiting, in a S...
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19th Century Antique Benelux - Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
$219 Sale Price
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Japanese Isles Map by Mallet, 1683 – Decorative Miniature Map
Located in Langweer, NL
1683 Map of Japan Isles by Mallet – Decorative Miniature Map
This is an original antique map titled “Isles du Japon,” created by Alain Manesson Mallet and published in Paris in 1683...
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1680s French Antique Benelux - Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
Print of the Bridge of Painshill & Windsor Park, Belfast, Northern Ireland, 1785
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Pont de Painshill á M. Hamilton (..)'.
Copper engraving of the bridge of Painshill and Windsor Park. This print originates from 'Jardins Anglo-Chinois à la ...
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18th Century Antique Benelux - Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
$372 Sale Price
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Map of the Electorate of Bavaria, Incl Lake Constance, by Jesuit Scherer, c.1700
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Electorat Bavariae.' Map of the Electorate of Bavaria by the Jesuit Heinrich Scherer. The lower map shows the Lake Constance. Source unknown, to be determined.
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Early 1700s Antique Benelux - Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
$592 Sale Price
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Early Woodcut Map of Franconia and Surrounding Regions, 1628
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: Early Woodcut Map of Franconia and Surrounding Regions, 1628
Franconia (Franckenlande) is a region in Germany. Historically, Franconia was a significant part of the Holy Roma...
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1620s Antique Benelux - Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
Antique Map of the Main Comoro Islands by Van Schley, 1749
By Jakob van der Schley
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled ‘Carte des Isles de Comore (..) - Kaart van de Eilanden Komoro (..)’. Original antique map of the main Comoro Islands or Comoros including Comore, Mohéli, Anjouan ...
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18th Century Antique Benelux - Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
$105 Sale Price
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Antique Map of the World by Ferrario '1831'
Located in Langweer, NL
Original antique map of the world. This print originates from 'Costume Antico e Moderno: Palestine, China, India, Oceania' by Ferrario. Publis...
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Mid-19th Century Antique Benelux - Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
$191 Sale Price
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Old Hand-colored Antique Print of Garden Architecture by Van Laar, 1802
Located in Langweer, NL
Untitled print of garden architecture. It shows garden buildings. This print originates from 'Magazijn van tuin-sieraden'. The book is compiled by Gijsbert van Laar, providing a surv...
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19th Century Antique Benelux - Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
Antique Map of Stavoren by Priorato, 1673
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Staveren'. Original antique map of the city of Stavoren, Friesland, the Netherlands. This map orginates from 'Teatro del Belgio (..)', published in Frankfurt am Main in 1673 by Gualdo Priorato. Artists and Engravers: Author: Galeazzo Gualdo Priorato (1606-1678) entered military service at a very young age and served in Flanders under the Prince of Orange. After his retirement, he authored several historical accounts including the Teatro del Belgio, which described the Catholic/Protestant wars in Belgium and Netherlands during the seventeenth century. His superb plans do not show the internal layout of the cities, except for showing the locations of the major churches. Instead the emphasis is on the fortification, as well as on the surrounding site, rivers and canals...
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17th Century Antique Benelux - Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
Antique Map of Russia and Siberia by Migeon, 1880
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Sibérie ou Russie d'Asie'. Migeon's map covers the Russian empire in Asia from european Russia and the Ural Mountains to the Bering Strait and from the Arctic Cir...
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19th Century Antique Benelux - Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
$84 Sale Price
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Pl. XXV Villa Marguerite a Houlgate, Chabat, c.1900
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Villa Marguerite a Houlgate, Mr. E.M. Auburtin, Architecte'. This print depicts the design of a villa in France. Originates from 'La Brique et La Terre Cuite' b...
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20th Century Benelux - Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
$114 Sale Price
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Rare Antique Print of Temptation and Expulsion, c.1780
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print religion titled 'Tulit Igitur Mulier de Fructu Illius, et Comedit (..)'. This print depicts Temptation and Expulsion. Originates from 'Frescoes in the Sistine Chapel'.
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18th Century Antique Benelux - Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
$515 Sale Price
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Antique Map of South Africa showing the Travels of Truter and Somerville
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Charte von Süd-Afrika'. Original antique map of South Africa showing the travels of Truter and Somerville. Published ci...
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Early 19th Century Antique Benelux - Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
$401 Sale Price
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Antique Print of 'Madonna del Gran Duca' Made after Perugino 'c.1890'
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Madonna del Gran Duca'. Original antique print on chine collé, made after the painting by Raphael. Source unknown, to be determined. Published circa 1890.
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Late 19th Century Antique Benelux - Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
$262 Sale Price
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Cartographic Survey of Pontevedra, 1902: Crossroads of Galicia"
Located in Langweer, NL
This original old map of over 100 years old depicts the province of Pontevedra as it was in 1902. Pontevedra is located in the northwest of Spain, in the autonomous community of Galicia. This coastal province is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the west and Portugal to the south. It is a region known for its rugged coastline, which includes the famous Rías Baixas, a series of four estuarine inlets that are known for their scenic beauty, beaches, and seafood. The interior of the province is characterized by a hilly landscape that gradually rises from the coast to the interior.
Pontevedra's capital, which shares the same name, is renowned for its well-preserved old town, rich medieval history, and the iconic Sanctuary of the Pilgrim Virgin...
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Early 1900s Antique Benelux - Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
$305 Sale Price
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Antique Map of the World on Mercator Projection by Anson, 1749
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Nieuwe Wereld Kaart waar in de Reizen van den Hr. Anson rondsom de Wereld'. Original antique map of the world on Mercator'...
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18th Century Antique Benelux - Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
$438 Sale Price
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Antique Hand-Colored Map of Western Russia and Ukraine, c.1680
Located in Langweer, NL
Description: Antique map titled 'Novissima et Accuratissima Totius Russiae vulgo Muscoviae Tabula'.
Antique map of Western Russia and Ukraine, published by Justus Danckerts. The ma...
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1680s Antique Benelux - Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
$716 Sale Price
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Map of the Duchy of Pomerania – Antique Engraving by P. Schenk Jr., c. 1750
Located in Langweer, NL
Map of the Duchy of Pomerania – Antique Engraving by P. Schenk Jr., c. 1750
Antique map titled 'Ducatus Pomeraniae Tabula Generalis'. This historical map presents the Duchy of Pomer...
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Mid-18th Century Dutch Antique Benelux - Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
$477 Sale Price
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Rare 17th-Century Map of Dauphiné in Southeastern France by F. De Wit, ca.1688
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: Rare Hand-Colored 17th-Century Map of Dauphiné by Frederik De Wit c. 1688
Description: This captivating 17th-century map of Dauphiné, titled "Nova et Accurata Delphinatus Vul...
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1680s Antique Benelux - Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
Antique Map of the Sunda Islands by Tirion 'c.1760'
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Nuova Carta delle Isole di Sunda come Borneo, Sumatra e Iava Grande'. Detailed map of the Sunda Islands, Southeast Asia, extending from the tip of Cambodia to Jav...
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Mid-18th Century Antique Benelux - Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
$931 Sale Price
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A Stunning 1744 Bowen Map: South East Germany & Queen of Hungary’s Dominions
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: A New and Correct Map of the South East part of Germany, 1744
This map by Emanuel Bowen, dating to around 1744, beautifully captures the southeastern part of Germany. The det...
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1740s Antique Benelux - Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
Original Antique Map of the Region Between the Gulf of Lybia and the Red Sea
Located in Langweer, NL
Original antique map titled 'Aegyptus et Cyrene'. Detailed ancient map of the region between the Gulf of Lybia and the Red Sea, with marvelous detail along the Mediterranean Coastline and the Nile, Egypt. This map originates from 'Philippi Cluveri Introductionis in universam geographiam (..)' by P. Clüver. Published 1729.
Philipp Clüver was an Early Modern German geographer and historian. Cluver's Geography was one of the most enduring works of the 17th & 18th Centuries, issued by several different publishers with many different sets of maps...
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Early 18th Century Antique Benelux - Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
$401 Sale Price / item
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Huelva 1901: A Cartographic Presentation of Andalusia's Atlantic Frontier
Located in Langweer, NL
The map displays the province of Huelva, located in the southwestern part of the autonomous community of Andalusia in Spain, as of the year 1901. It outlines various geographic and m...
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Early 1900s Antique Benelux - Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
$343 Sale Price
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Antique 1882 Antique Map of Peru and Bolivia: Andes Mountains and Amazon Rivers
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique 1882 Map of Peru and Bolivia: Andes Mountains, Amazon Rivers, Historic Borders
This map from 1882 provides a detailed representation of the countries of Peru and Bolivia in ...
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1880s Antique Benelux - Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
Antique Print of 'The Academy Cartoon' Made after Leonardo da Vinci 'c.1890'
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'The Academy Cartoon'. Original antique print on chine collé, made after the painting by Leonardo da Vinci. Source unknown, to be determined. Published circa 1890.
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Late 19th Century Antique Benelux - Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
$191 Sale Price
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Antique Map of Egypt and Arabia Petraea by A & C. Black, 1870
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Egypt and Arabia Petraea'. Original antique map of Egypt and Arabia Petraea. This map originates from ‘Black's General Atlas of The World’. Published by A & C. Bl...
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Late 19th Century Antique Benelux - Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
$145 Sale Price
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Antique Map of the Cities of the Province of Hu-Quang by Basire, 1738
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Cities of the Province of Hu-Quang'. Old map depicting four walled cities of the Chinese Qing dynasty province of Hu-Quang (modern day HUNAN and part of surroun...
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18th Century Antique Benelux - Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
$194 Sale Price
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Original Antique 17th-Century Map of Shanxi (Xansi) Province, China – by Blaeu
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique 17th-Century Map of Shanxi Province, China – "Xansi" by Blaeu, with Artistic Cartouches
Description: This beautifully engraved map of Shanxi Province, historically referred to as "Xansi," was created by Johannes Blaeu in 1655 as part of his renowned *Novus Atlas Sinensis*. This atlas was the first comprehensive Western collection focused on Chinese geography, produced with the guidance of Jesuit missionary Martino Martini. Blaeu’s attention to detail and artistic flair are evident in this representation of Shanxi, highlighting mountains, rivers, cities, towns, and key geographic features. The Great Wall of China, an iconic landmark, is also depicted.
The map includes decorative cartouches that enhance its aesthetic appeal. The upper-left corner features the map's title framed in an ornate design, while the lower-right corner showcases a seated figure in traditional Chinese attire alongside a small globe, symbolizing the merging of European cartographic expertise and Chinese knowledge. Each city and geographic feature is labeled in Latin, making it a fascinating historical artifact of cross-cultural exploration.
This map was crafted using the copperplate engraving technique, prized for its ability to produce fine, precise details. It is further embellished with hand-coloring, which brings the landscape and decorative elements to life. Blaeu’s maps are highly regarded for their accuracy, artistry, and historical significance, making this piece a valuable collectible.
Shanxi Province, historically referred to as "Xansi," is renowned for its historical significance, natural landscapes, and rich cultural heritage. The region has been a crucial center of Chinese history and culture for centuries. Its name, meaning "West of the Mountains," refers to its location west of the Taihang Mountains. Shanxi has long been known for its coal resources, which have made it an important economic hub in modern times.
Important places in Shanxi include Pingyao, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its well-preserved ancient city walls and traditional Chinese architecture. The Yungang Grottoes, near Datong, are another UNESCO site, famous for their intricate Buddhist carvings and statues. Mount Wutai, one of China’s Four Sacred Buddhist Mountains, is a significant religious site that attracts pilgrims and tourists alike. Taiyuan, the provincial capital, is known for its historical sites, including the Jinci Temple. Shanxi is also known for its role in the early development of Chinese banking, particularly during the Ming and Qing Dynasties.
Keywords include antique map of Shanxi, Xansi map, Pingyao, Yungang Grottoes, Mount Wutai, 17th-century China map...
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1650s Antique Benelux - Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
Dutch Silver Miniature Sweeper and Dustpan by Anne Venema, Sneek
Located in Delft, NL
A Dutch silver miniature sweeper and dustpan by Anne Venema, Sneek
A Dutch silver miniature sweeper and dustpan, both engraved. The dust pan has an eyelet. Marked with the Dutch silver Hallmark "Sord" (before 1906) and silver smith hallmark AV...
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Late 19th Century Dutch Antique Benelux - Collectibles and Curiosities
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Silver
Northern Schleswig and Haderslev Map by Johannes Mejer and Johannes Blaeu, 1662
Located in Langweer, NL
The map shows the Duchy of Schleswig, which spans the area between the North Sea coast, Kolding, and Flensburg. The maps were originally published by Johannes Mejer in the regional a...
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1660s Antique Benelux - Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
$534 Sale Price
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Detailed Map of Southeast Asia From the Tip of Cambodia to Java, 1739
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Nieuwe kaart van de Sundasche Eilanden als Borneo, Sumatra en Groot Iava & c'.
Detailed map of Southeast Asia, extending from the tip of Cambodia to Java. Thi...
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1730s Antique Benelux - Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
$618 Sale Price
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Antique Engraving of Tinian, an Island of the Northern Mariana Islands, 1757
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Vue de la Rde de Tinian
Gezigt van de Rheede van Tinian (..)'. Views of the south-west side of the island of Tinian and a view of the anchorage of Tinian, w...
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1750s Antique Benelux - Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
$343 Sale Price
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Decorative Map of the French Regions of Picardy, Artois & French Flanders, c1780
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Carte des Gouvernements de Flandre Francoise, d'Artois, de Picardie et du Boulenois.'
An attractive example of Rigobert Bonne's 1771 decorative map of the Fre...
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1780s Antique Benelux - Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
$659 Sale Price
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Antique Map of the Siege of Syracuse by the Athenians, 1648 – Thucydides
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique Map of the Siege of Syracuse by the Athenians, 1648 – Thucydides
This finely engraved plan depicts the Siege of Syracuse, one of the most dramatic episodes of the Peloponnes...
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Mid-17th Century English Antique Benelux - Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
$706 Sale Price
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Relief Atlas Map of Europe by Hachette – Antique French Map c.1883
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique Map of Europe – Physical Relief Map by Hachette, circa 1883
Description:
This antique map titled “Europe Physique” was published by Hachette in Paris around 1883 and origina...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Benelux - Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
Relief Atlas Map of Africa by Hachette – Antique c.1883 French Map
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique Map of Africa – Relief Atlas Map by Hachette, circa 1880
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This is an attractive antique map titled “Afrique,” published by Hachette...
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Late 19th Century Antique Benelux - Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
Entretiens Sur Les Vies Et Sur Les Ouvrages Des Plus Excellens Peintres Anciens
Located in Delft, NL
Entretiens sur les vies et sur les ouvrages des plus excellens peintres anciens et modernes
Title:
Entretiens sur les vies et sur les ouvrages des plus excellens peintres anciens et modernes
Par Mr. Felibien, Secretaire de l' Academie des Sciences & Historiographe du Roi.
Tome premier, 1705, Nouvelle Edition revue, corrigeer & augmentée des Conferences de l'Academie Royale de Peinture & de Sculpture and Tome second, 1705
A londres, chez David Mortier, Libraire dans le Strand, a l'enseigne d' Erafme
Tome premier 68 pages and on page 69 second entretien till page 248
8 pages with table des martieres, Continues dans le premier Tome
Tome second 165 pages with troisieme entretien and on page 166 quatrième entretien till page 297
5 pages 'table'
Brown leather binding with paper board and 5 spine...
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Early 18th Century British Antique Benelux - Collectibles and Curiosities
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Leather, Paper
Antique Print of Chinese Vessels Near Lantam, China, 1665
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Lantam'. Old print depicting Chinese ships on the coast of Lantam. Also depicted are Chinese village houses. This print originates f...
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17th Century Antique Benelux - Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
A Catalonian Cartographic Depiction of Tarragona Province, 1901
Located in Langweer, NL
This image depicts a historical map of the province of Tarragona, which is in the northeastern part of Spain, within the autonomous community of Catalonia. The map is dated 1901, sug...
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Early 1900s European Antique Benelux - Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
$292 Sale Price
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1767 D’Anville Map of the Holy Land: Ancient Divisions and Biblical Geography
Located in Langweer, NL
Ancient Map of Palestine or the Holy Land by D'Anville (1767)
This detailed map, created by the renowned French cartographer Jean Baptiste Bourguignon d'Anville in 1767, depicts the...
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1670s Antique Benelux - Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
Antique Map of Eastern Europe, Incl Montenegro & Serbia & a Budapest Map, 1890
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Osterreich-Ungarn in 4 Blattern, Blatt 4.'
Map of Eastern Europe, with Montenegro in the lower left corner, the southern ...
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1890s Antique Benelux - Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
Antique Print of the Town Hall of Batavia or Jakarta in Todays Indonesia, 1770
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique optical print titled 'Prospect des Rathhauses in Batavia (..)'. View of the town hall of Batavia, Indonesia. This is an optical print, also called 'vue optique' or 'vue d'opt...
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18th Century Antique Benelux - Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
$544 Sale Price
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Antique Map of Champagne France by Johann Baptist Homann circa 1710 Hand-Colored
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique Map of Champagne France by Johann Baptist Homann circa 1710 Hand-Colored
This richly detailed antique map titled Tabula Geographica Campani...
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1720s Antique Benelux - Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
Colonial Cartography: The Banda Islands - the Epicenter of the Spice Trade, 1818
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Kaart der Bandasche Eilanden' with a view titled 'Gezigt van het Eiland Neira en de Goening Api'. Rare and attractive map of the Banda Islands with a large view of Banda Neira and Gunung Api. One of 12 maps from ‘Atlas van Overzeesche bezittingen’ (Atlas of Oversea Possessions) by J.S. van den Bosch. J.S. van den Bosch (1780 – 1844), Major General, Knight of the 3rd Class of the Military William Order.
It is a rare and visually appealing representation of the Banda Islands, a group of ten small volcanic islands in the Banda Sea, part of present-day Indonesia.
The map is one of twelve from the “Atlas van Overzeesche bezittingen” (Atlas of Overseas Possessions) by J.S. van den Bosch, who was a Major General and a Knight of the Military William Order. Johannes van den Bosch, who lived from 1780 to 1844, had a significant military and administrative career, including serving as Governor-General of the Dutch East Indies. His works and collections are reflective of the Dutch colonial interest and administration in the region.
The Banda Islands, depicted in this map, are particularly famous for being the sole source of nutmeg and mace before the mid-19th century. Nutmeg was highly valued in European cuisine, as a preservative, and as a medicine. The monopoly on these spices made the Banda Islands extremely important during the age of spice trade, which also led to intense colonial competition and conflict, notably between the Dutch and the British.
The map itself provides a detailed topographical representation of the Banda Islands, possibly with depth soundings and navigational hazards indicated, which would have been essential information for the ships of the Dutch East India Company and other seafarers. The large view of Banda Neira and Gunung Api (literally "Fire Mountain...
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Early 19th Century Antique Benelux - Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
$802 Sale Price
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Mid-20th Century Decorative German Suitcase Set
Located in Delft, NL
Mid 20th Century decorative German suitcase set
A German suitcase set from the 1950s and 1960s, flown with the Royal Dutch Airlines, SAS, Tee, among ot...
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Mid-20th Century German Benelux - Collectibles and Curiosities
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Leather
$1,546 / set
Map of Constantinople, Bosphorus, the Coasts of Greece and the Archipelago, 1785
Located in Langweer, NL
This is a large 1785 map titled "Carte de la Ville de Constantinople et du Bosphore de Thrace", which includes detailed maps of Constantinople (modern-day Is...
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1780s French Antique Benelux - Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
$1,755 Sale Price
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Antique Decorative County Map of Huntingdonshire, England, 1804
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique county map of Huntingdonshire first published c.1800. Cities illustrated include Kimbolton, Chesterton, Folkesworth, and Great Stewkeley.
Charles Smith was a cartographer ...
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Early 1800s Antique Benelux - Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
$310 Sale Price
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Antique Map of Peru, Ecuador and Bolivia by Lapie, 1842
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Carte du Perou et du Haut Perou'. Map of Peru, Ecuador and Bolivia. This map originates from 'Atlas universel de géographie ancienne et...
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19th Century Antique Benelux - Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
$228 Sale Price
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Large Antique County Map of North Wales, England
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'A Map of North Wales from the best Authorities'. Original old county map of North Wales, England. Engraved by John Cary. Originates from 'New British Atlas' by Jo...
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Early 19th Century Antique Benelux - Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
$171 Sale Price
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Antique Map of the Area around the Abbey in Soligny-la-Trappe 'c.1710'
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'La nouvelle Thebaide ou la Carte tres particuliere et exacte de l'Abbaye de la Maison Dieu Nostre Dame de la Trappe (..)'. Rare, original map of the area around t...
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Early 18th Century Antique Benelux - Collectibles and Curiosities
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$764 Sale Price
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Antique Map of Catalonia by Blaeu, circa 1650
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Catalonia'. Antique map of Catalonia, extending from C. De Romani on the Northern Coast to Alfachs and Panicola in Valencia on the southern end of the coast and s...
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Mid-17th Century Antique Benelux - Collectibles and Curiosities
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$859 Sale Price
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Original Antique Bird's Eye View Plan of Hoorn, The Netherlands by Blaeu, c.1700
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Horna vulgo Hoorn'.
Bird's eye view plan of Hoorn, The Netherlands. With title cartouche, coats of arms and key. From an atlas published by De Wit, ca. 1698-1...
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Early 1700s Antique Benelux - Collectibles and Curiosities
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$897 Sale Price
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1882 Map of the Pacific Ocean Highlighting Islands and Surrounding Regions
Located in Langweer, NL
This 1882 map of the Pacific Ocean, published by Blackie and Son as part of the 'Comprehensive Atlas and Geography of the World,' presents a detailed and fascinating overview of the ...
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1880s Antique Benelux - Collectibles and Curiosities
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