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John MILTON. A Defence of the People of England. 1692 - FIRST EDITION IN ENGLISH
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
AUTHOR: MILTON, John.
TITLE: A Defence of the People of England, by John Milton: in Answer to Salmasius's Defence of the King.
PUBLISHER: n.p., n.p., 1692.
DESCRIPTION: FIRST EDI...
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British Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities
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Leather
OriginaAntique 17th-Century Map of Guizhou Province, China – (Qveichev) by Blaeu
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: Antique 17th-Century Map of Guizhou Province, China – "Qveichev" by Blaeu, Richly Illustrated and Colored
Description: This remarkable map of Guizhou Province, historically known as "Qveichev," was created by Johannes Blaeu and published in 1655 as part of his *Novus Atlas Sinensis*. This atlas, developed in collaboration with Jesuit missionary Martino Martini, marked the first Western attempt at a comprehensive geographic representation of China. Blaeu’s map offers a detailed depiction of the mountainous terrain, rivers, and towns of Guizhou, a province known for its rugged beauty and cultural diversity.
The map is adorned with two decorative cartouches, each reflecting the artistic and cultural influences of the time. The title cartouche in the lower-right corner features two figures in traditional Chinese attire, symbolizing the blend of European cartographic mastery and Chinese heritage. The upper-left corner includes a secondary cartouche with an explanatory key, adding a touch of elegance to the map’s functionality. Towns, mountains, and rivers are meticulously labeled in Latin, showcasing Blaeu’s dedication to detail and accuracy.
Crafted using the copperplate engraving technique, this map demonstrates exceptional precision. The hand-coloring enhances its visual appeal, highlighting borders and geographic features with vibrant tones. Blaeu’s work is not only a tool for geographic understanding but also a piece of art that embodies the spirit of exploration during the Dutch Golden Age.
Guizhou Province, historically known as "Qveichev," is renowned for its breathtaking natural landscapes, rich ethnic diversity, and historical significance. As one of China's most mountainous regions, Guizhou is characterized by dramatic karst formations, lush green hills, and cascading waterfalls. The province is also home to a variety of ethnic minority groups, including the Miao, Dong, and Bouyei, whose traditions, colorful costumes, and vibrant festivals make the region culturally significant.
Famous features and important places include Huangguoshu Waterfall, one of Asia's largest and most iconic waterfalls, located near the city of Anshun. Zhijin Cave, a vast karst cave system, is celebrated for its stunning stalactites and stalagmites. Kaili is known as the cultural center of Miao traditions, with picturesque villages and celebrated festivals. Zunyi holds historical importance for the Zunyi Conference, a pivotal event in the Chinese Communist Party's history. Fanjing Mountain, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, stands out for its unique biodiversity and sacred Buddhist sites.
Keywords: antique map of China, Guizhou map, Qveichev, 17th-century China map...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Rare Theodore Danckerts Map of the Lower Rhine and Moselle River Regions
Located in Langweer, NL
Original antique map titled 'Accuratissima Rheni Inferioris Mosae et Mosellae Tabula'. Rare Theodore Danckerts map of the Lower Rhine and Moselle River Regions. The map covers the lo...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
$2,106 Sale Price
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Peace Depicting the Crucifixion in Dark Patina Bronze 18th Century
Located in Milan, IT
18th Century. Peace depicting the Crucifixion
Dark patina bronze, 21 x 14.5 cm
The bronze examined is an ancient peace (in Latin osculum pacis or table pacis), the object of th...
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Italian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
1692 Jacq. Peeters Map: East Indies, Indonesia, Japan, Philippines and Singapore
Located in Langweer, NL
1692 Jacques Peeters Map: East Indies, Indonesia & Japan with Unique Inset
This hand-colored map from 1692, created by Jacques Peeters, captures the islands of Indonesia, the Philippines, and features a unique inset of Japan.
It closely resembles Nicolas de Fer's map and is primarily based on Sanson's influential maps. The map meticulously details cities, smaller settlements, rivers, mountain chains, and forests, offering a comprehensive view of the region's geography.
The inset map of Japan stands out due to its distinctive shape and influences, reflecting different cartographic sources. Notable features include the marked equator and detailed latitude and longitude indications on the borders.
The map measures 6.5 inches in width by 5.5 inches in height and is in excellent condition, with a dark impression, slight toning, and a minor centerfold crease.
Keywords:
- East Indies map
- Indonesia historical map
- Philippines map...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
$631 Sale Price
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Highly Detailed Antique Map of the Holy Land Showing 12 Tribes of Israel, c.1720
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Heylige Land verdeeld in de Twaalf Stammen Israels (..).'
Highly detailed map of the Holy Land divided into 12 tribes of Israel...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
$459 Sale Price
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Opulent 18th Century Baroque Reliquary of Blood of Saint St. Francis
15th Cent
Located in North Miami, FL
Opulent 18th century Baroque carved giltwood reliquary (a container for relics) monstrance with curled scroll design. It houses a first-class relic of the blood of the15th Century sa...
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Rococo Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood, Giltwood
Antique Print of the Village of Loenen, The Netherlands, c.1790
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 't'Dorp Loenen'. View of the village of Loenen, the Netherlands. This print originates from 'Vaderlandsche gezigten'.
Artists and Engravers: Engraved by K.F....
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
1726 Valentyn
s Map of Bali and Lombok, Original Engraving
Located in Langweer, NL
This antique map is a detailed 18th-century chart of the island of Bali, one of the many islands of Indonesia, with an inset of the neighboring island Lombok, attributed to François ...
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Dutch Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
$1,436 Sale Price
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Antique Print Showing Remnants of Constantine I the Great
s Baths, Rome, 1704
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print, titled: 'De Overblyfzels der Badstoven van Konstantyn den Grooten' - This original old antique print shows the remnants of Constantine I the Great's baths in Rome, Ita...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Greece 1660 Jan Jansson Watercolour Map Peloponesus Sive Morea I Laurenbergio
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this Jan Jansson Date: 1660 (published) Amsterdam map of Greece.
This is an authentic antique map of Peloponnese or...
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Danish Dutch Colonial Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Copper
Battle of Wimpfen, 1622: Engraving by Matthäus Merian (ca. 1645)
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: Battle of Wimpfen, 1622: Engraving by Matthäus Merian (ca. 1645)
Description: This antique copper engraving, created by the renowned Swiss-German engraver Matthäus Merian aro...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
$325 Sale Price
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Emma, Lady Hamilton’s ‘Orange Blossom’ Box for Her Wedding Flowers
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
This charming keepsake comprises an oval paper lined wooden box and lid, formally a pill or pantry box, held together with a pink ribbon, inscribed on the lid The Lady Hamilton’s Orange blossom. Lord Nelsons. Lady Hamilton. Given to me by my cousin Nellies husband, nee Nellie Harwood. Given to her by her cousin Sarah Woodrow. Alice M. Eastwood. In a domed glass case with later fabric wedding favors...
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English Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Antique Map of Sneek and Surroundings, Friesland by von Reilly, 1791
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique Map of Sneek and Surroundings, Friesland by von Reilly, 1791
Original 18th-century engraved map titled Der Provinz Westergo drey mittlere Grietenyen, mit der Stadt Bolsward ...
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Austrian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Antique Map of the Red Sea
Basse Thebaide with Monastery Plans, Egypt, 1777
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique Map of the Red Sea & Basse Thebaide with Monastery Plans, Egypt, 1777
This finely detailed 18th-century engraving depicts the coastal and inland geography of the Red Sea reg...
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French Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Antique Map of Leeuwarden and Dokkum, Friesland by von Reilly, 1791
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique Map of Leeuwarden and Dokkum, Friesland by von Reilly, 1791
Original hand-colored map titled 'Der Provinz Oostergo fünf nördliche Grietenyen, mit der Stadt Leeuwarden und D...
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Austrian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Antique Map of Andalusia Spain – Hand-Coloured Tassin Engraving 1651
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique Map of Andalusia Spain – Hand-Coloured Tassin Engraving 1651
This fine hand-coloured engraved map shows the historic kingdom of Andalusia in southern Spain, created by Nicol...
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French Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Antique Map of the City of Visby
Sweden
by F. Hogenberg, 1598
Located in Langweer, NL
This is a wonderful bird's-eye plan/view of the oldest city in Sweden.
Visby, the largest city on the island of Gotland was an important Viking city and the main centre of the Hanseatic League...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
$2,345 Sale Price
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Antique Map of the Caroline Islands – Early Exploration of the Pacific, c.1760
Located in Langweer, NL
Map of the Caroline Islands – “Nouvelle Description des Isles Carolines”, c.1760
This 18th-century copperplate map, titled Nouvelle Description des Isles Carolines, charts the Carol...
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French Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Decorative Map of the Holy Land, Wanderings of Moses by Pieter Mortier, ca. 1700
Located in Langweer, NL
Decorative Map of the Holy Land, Wanderings of Moses by Pieter Mortier, ca. 1700
Antique decorative map of the Holy Land depicting the Exodus of Moses and the Children of Israel fro...
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Dutch Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
Rare Antique Engraving of Microscopes, 1749
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'A true Representation of sveral microscopes with some objects (..)'. Print of various microscopes, illustrating several microscope parts. This print originates ...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
South Gate of Antinoë – Architectural Engraving, Upper Egypt, c.1790
Located in Langweer, NL
South Gate of Antinoë – Architectural Engraving, Upper Egypt, c.1790
This finely detailed 18th-century copperplate engraving depicts the *Porte du Midi de la Ville d’Antinoë* (South...
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French Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Plan of the Town and River of Ganjam, India – Antique French Map by Portier 1790
Located in Langweer, NL
Plan of the Town and River of Ganjam, India – Antique French Map by Portier, c.1790
This antique French engraving shows a detailed plan of the town and river of Ganjam, located on t...
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French Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Unique 18th c. German Manuscript Broadside – Virgin Mary Devotional Poem, c.1750
Located in Langweer, NL
Unique German Manuscript Broadside with Printed Border – Virgin Mary, 18th c.
An exceptionally rare devotional broadside from 18th-century Germany, combining a printed ornamental bo...
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German Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Antique Map of the County of Hainaut by Jaillot, 1692
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Le Comté de Haynaut divisé en Chateliensis, Balliages, Prevoste's (..)'. Large map of the county of Hainaut (France) with its most important cities, Mons (Bergen)...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Map of Formosa and Pescadores – French Jesuit Engraving by Portier, c.1790
Located in Langweer, NL
Map of Formosa and Pescadores – French Jesuit Engraving by Portier, c.1790
This antique French map, engraved by Portier around 1790, depicts the island of Formosa (modern Taiwan), t...
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French Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Antique Dutch Map – Westergo Region in Friesland by von Reilly, 1791
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique Map of Westergo, Friesland by von Reilly, 1791
Original engraved map titled Westergoo No. 640, published in Vienna in 1791. This sheet presents the region of Westergo, the h...
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Austrian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
18th Century Rare Dutch Mother of Pearl Pin Booklet with a Silver Back and Lock
Located in Delft, NL
18th century rare Dutch mother of pearl pin booklet with a silver back and lock
A mother of pearl pin booklet with a silver back and lock.
On ...
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Dutch Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver
Antique Map of the Holy Land, Showing the Location of the Various Tribes
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Judaea seu Terra Sancta quae Hebraeorum sive Israelitarum (..)'. Map of The Holy Land, showing the location of the various tribes, in two kingdoms, Judah and Isra...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
$1,149 Sale Price
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1584 Abraham Ortelius Map of Lower Burgundy, France
Located in Langweer, NL
1584 Abraham Ortelius Map of Lower Burgundy, France
Description of the Map:
This antique map by Abraham Ortelius, titled "Bvrgvndiae Inferioris Qvae Dvcatvs Nomine Censetur Des," w...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
$1,216 Sale Price
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Original Antique Map of Syria Phoenice by Van Dùren
1749
Located in Langweer, NL
Interesting Antique map published in Germany titled 'Neue Vorstellung von Phoenice und Syrien (..)' This map is engraved with a lot of details. It is an original antique map of Syria...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
$287 Sale Price
20% Off
Stick Barometer Mahogany Board Antique Weather Measuring Instrument J. Ramsden
By Jesse Ramsden
Located in Milan, IT
Stick barometer mounted on a mahogany board complete with vernier reading the variation of atmospheric pressure signed by Jesse Ramsden, end of the 18th century.
Very good condition...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Rare 1791 von Reilly Map of Friesland Province, Netherlands, 18th Century
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique General Map of Friesland by von Reilly, 1791
Original engraved map titled *Friesland*, published in Vienna in 1791. This is the general overview map of the province of Fries...
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Austrian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Map of the Republic of Genoa
Located in New York, NY
Framed antique hand-coloured map of the Republic of Genoa including the duchies of Mantua, Modena, and Parma.
Europe, late 18th century.
Dimension: 25...
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European Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities
Antique Mortar and Pestle Set, English Bronze Apothecary Grinder, Georgian, 1750
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique mortar and pestle set. An English, bronze apothecary or chemist’s grinding aid, dating to the mid Georgian period, circa 1750. A fascinating early example, rich wi...
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British Georgian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Antique Bible Map of the Middle East by A. Schut, 1743
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'De Gelegentheyt van 't Paradys en 't Landt Canaan'. Dutch Bible map covering the region between the Mediterranean and the Persian Gulf, ...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
17th Century Large Dutch Private Pew Currently Converted into a Bar
Located in Point Richmond, CA
17th century large Dutch oak private pew currently converted into a bar
Originally from a church in Amsterdam. The enclosure would have been used by a noble family and probably ha...
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Dutch Dutch Colonial Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Chinese Calligraphy Inscription – Antique Engraving with Kangxi-era Text, c.1770
Located in Langweer, NL
Chinese Calligraphy Inscription – Antique Engraving with Kangxi-era Text, c.1770
This elegant 18th-century copperplate engraving reproduces a Chinese inscription, framed within thre...
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French Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Map of Lake Geneva and Surroundings by Hondius, Geneva Region, circa 1612
Located in Langweer, NL
Map of Lake Geneva and Surroundings by Hondius, Geneva Region, 1606
This rare and intricately engraved map, titled *Chorographica Tabula Lacus Lemanni Locorumque Circumiacentium*, w...
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Dutch Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Exceptional Set of 3 Fossilized Animal Claws
Located in Schellebelle, BE
Exceptional and rare Set of 3 Fossilized Claws from an animal,
the pieces were found in Indonesia , Asia,
the objects have a very nice color and patina due to age,
mounted on a moder...
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Indonesian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bone
$1,855 / set
Antique Print of a Fleet of Nine Ships Departing to the East Indies
1603
Located in Langweer, NL
Extremely rare original antique print of a fleet of nine ships departing from Amsterdam for a voyage to the East Indies, 1603. This may be the second voyage to the East Indies for the VOC under Steven van...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
18th Century French Giltwood Architectural Monstrance
Located in Dallas, TX
More information coming soon…
A beautiful and towering French monstrance, measuring 37 inches tall. Hand-carved in the 1700s, the giltwood architec...
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French Gothic Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silk, Upholstery, Wood, Giltwood
Beautiful Antique Map of Madagascar, The Comoros Islands
Reunion Island, 1667
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Isle d'Auphine, communement Nommée par les Europeens Madagascar, et St. Laurens, et par les Habitans du pays Madecase'.
Beautiful map of Madagascar...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
$871 Sale Price
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Original Antique Map of Ancient Greece- Boeotia, Thebes, 1787
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great map of Ancient Greece. Showing the region of Boeotia, including Thebes
Drawn by J.D. Barbie Du Bocage
Copper plate engraving by P.F T...
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French Other Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Finest Detailed and Patina Antique Bronze Corpus of Christ for Wall Mounting
Located in Lisse, NL
Beautiful and meaningful religious art.
If only the best quality and condition is good enough for you then this stunning and practical size corpus of Christ could be gracing your wall soon. Both the perfect anatomy and the amazing details in this antique corpus...
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Italian Renaissance Revival Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Antique Map: Estuaries of the Somme
Bresle, Northern France
Netherlands
By Jacobus Harrewijn
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique Map: Les Embouchures de la Somme et de Bresle (Estuaries of the Somme and Bresle)
This beautifully detailed antique map, titled *Les Embouchures de la Somme et de Bresle*, showcases the coastline of northern France, specifically focusing on the estuaries of the Somme and Bresle rivers. Part of a larger series of maps that collectively depict a significant portion of the Southern Netherlands, this engraving captures the intricate geography of the region with remarkable precision.
The map provides a detailed view of the coastal towns, rivers, and natural features that define the area. Notable locations such as Dieppe and St. Valery are highlighted, reflecting their historical significance as key port towns and hubs of trade and navigation. The surrounding rivers and estuaries are meticulously rendered, showing the natural waterways that played a crucial role in the development of the region.
This engraving is enhanced by the inclusion of charming decorative elements, such as sailing ships in the surrounding waters, adding a sense of movement and life to the map. The inclusion of forests and topographical details in the inland areas demonstrates the mapmaker's commitment to providing a comprehensive representation of the region.
The map's historical context lies in its origin as part of a series that aimed to document the territories of the Southern Netherlands and northern France during a period of significant political and geographical change in Europe. Such maps were invaluable tools for navigation, trade, and territorial administration, making them both functional and artistic.
Keywords: antique map of Northern France, Somme estuary map, Bresle estuary, Dieppe historical map, Southern Netherlands cartography, French coastline map, 17th-century map engraving, historical geography, decorative antique map, rare European maps, maritime history.
This map is an exceptional piece for collectors of antique cartography...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
$579 Sale Price
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Petrarch — Phisicke against Fortune
Located in Middletown, NY
Petrarch (Francesco Petrarca). Thomas Twyne, translator.
Phisicke against Fortune, as well prosperous, as adverse, contained in two Bookes [History of Gain and Fortune]
London: Ric...
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English Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Leather, 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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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Old Map of the Overland Route to California – Early Exploration Pathways, 1701
Located in Langweer, NL
Map of the Overland Route to California – 18th Century
This 18th-century copperplate map, titled Passage par terre à la Californie, illustrates the overland route to California as r...
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French Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Antique Map of Germany, the Netherlands, Bohemia, Bavaria and Switzerland, 1785
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Germany and the Netherlands from the latest authorities'. Depicts Germany, the Netherlands and the surrounding region including Bohemia, Bavaria, and Switzerland....
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
JESUS CHRIST CRUCIFIED Indo-Portuguese sculpture from the 17th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
JESUS CHRIST CRUCIFIED
Indo-Portuguese sculpture from the 17th century
in ivor... The figure is represented dead, wearing a cendal point at the waist. Cross in carved rosewood wood....
Category
Portuguese Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Small Antique Map of England, Wales, Scotland and Ireland with Original Coloring
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Les Royaumes d'Angleterre d'Escosse et d'Irlande (..)'. A lovely, small map of England, Wales, Scotland and Ireland with a portion of the coastline of France and ...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
$440 Sale Price
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Wooden Corpus Christi with honey-brown patina, Flanders, mid-18th C
Located in Leuven , BE
Wooden Corpus Christi with honey-brown patina, Flanders, mid-18th C
A finely carved wooden figure of Christ on the Cross, depicted with his head inclined gently to the right and eyes...
Category
Belgian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Hardwood
Western Gate of Antinoë, Egypt – Antique French Architectural Engraving, c.1790
Located in Langweer, NL
Western Gate of Antinoë, Egypt – Antique French Architectural Engraving, c.1790
This antique French engraving depicts the “Porte du Cou...
Category
French Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Exquisite 1600 Ortelius Map of Artois, France: A Collector’s Piece
Located in Langweer, NL
Exquisite 1600 Ortelius Map of Artois, France: A Collector’s Piece with Rich Historical Detail
Description of the Map:
This map, titled "Atrebatum Regionis Vera Descriptio," create...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
$947 Sale Price
20% Off
Authentic Old Map of Persia with Original Border Coloring, 1745
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: "Kaartje van Persien na de stelling van den Heer Guillaume de L'Isle"
Translates to "Map of Persia based on the work of Mr. Guillaume de L'Isle." Guillaume de L'Isle was a p...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Antique Map of North Africa by Ortelius, c.1600
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Barbariae et Biledulgerid nova descriptio'.
Old map of coastal North Africa and the Mediterranean. The map extends from Morocco and the Sahara to Libya and sh...
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Belgian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Original Antique Engrving of Chinese Tartary in the 18th Century, 1737
Located in Langweer, NL
The antique map titled " Ozieme feuille particuls de la Tartarie Chinoise, qui contient un pays dependant de la russie aucouchant de NIPTCHOU " translates to "Sixth sheet of parts of...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
$421 Sale Price
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Antique Print of the City of Kinnungam in China, 1668
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print China titled 'Kinnungam'. Old print depicting a view of the Chinese city of Kinnungam with its ramparts. This print originates from t...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
$373 Sale Price
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Gilpin, Wm: Observations... on Great Britain, and High-Lands of Scotland, 2 vols
Located in Middletown, NY
This is Gilpin's third in his series of works tracing picturesque beauty in British natural landscapes. In it he portrays the landscapes of Scottish Highlands, and describes them lyrically in his text. Prefacing the list of Prints at the end of the second volume, the author says "With regards to the prints, which adorn these volumes, I can only say..... that few of them pretend to be 'exact portraits.' They in general 'only characterize the countries,' through which the reader is carried." The illustrations, based on Gilpin's sketches, were etched by his nephew William Sawrey Gilpin using the newly invented aquatint process. This volume also includes a technical discourse about drawing and the mixing of colors, including a chart (vol. 1, p. 131-134)
William Gilpin (1724 – 1804) was an English artist, Church of England cleric, schoolmaster and author. He is best known as a travel writer and as one of those who originated the idea of the picturesque. Gilpin's tour journals circulated in manuscript to friends such as the poet William Mason and a wider circle including Thomas Gray...
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English Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Leather, Paper
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Dickens Fan on Your List? This First Edition of ‘A Christmas Carol’ Is a Treasure
Produced in 1843, the well-preserved volume is evidence of the author's exacting specifications.
Medal-Worthy Memorabilia from Epic Past Olympic Games
Get into the games! These items celebrate the events, athletes, host countries and sporting spirit.
Ahoy! You’ve Never Seen a Collection of Sailor Art and Kitsch Quite Like This
French trendsetter and serial collector Daniel Rozensztroch tells us about his obsession with objects related to seafaring men.
Pamela Shamshiri Shares the Secrets behind Her First-Ever Book and Its Effortlessly Cool Interiors
The sought-after designer worked with the team at Hoffman Creative to produce a monograph that beautifully showcases some of Studio Shamshiri's most inspiring projects.
Moroccan Artworks and Objects Take Center Stage in an Extraordinary Villa in Tangier
Italian writer and collector Umberto Pasti opens the doors to his remarkable cave of wonders in North Africa.
Montecito Has Drawn Royalty and Celebrities, and These Homes Are Proof of Its Allure
Hollywood A-listers, ex-pat aristocrats and art collectors and style setters of all stripes appreciate the allure of the coastal California hamlet — much on our minds after recent winter floods.
Whaam! Blam! Pow! — a New Book on Pop Art Packs a Punch
Publishing house Assouline and writer Julie Belcove have teamed up to trace the history of the genre, from Roy Lichtenstein, Andy Warhol and Yayoi Kusama to Mickalene Thomas and Jeff Koons.
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The world’s most opulent chess set, weighing in at 513 carats, is literally fit for a king and queen.
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