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Period: Early 18th Century
Decorative Antique Celestial Map – Zodiac, Stars Hemel Globe, 1720
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique Celestial Map – Hemel Globe, Zodiac & Constellations by Halma, 1720 This striking double-hemisphere celestial chart, titled Hemel Globe...
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Dutch Antique Early 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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The Illustrious World – Rare Dutch Heraldic and Historical Masterwork, 1700
Located in Langweer, NL
De Doorluchtige Weereld – S. de Vries, François Halma, Amsterdam, 1700 Magnificent and complete three-volume set of De Doorluchtige Weereld (The Illustrious World), written by S. de...
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Dutch Antique Early 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Hand-Colored Map of the Holy Land Divided Among the Twelve Tribes, c.1720
Located in Langweer, NL
Hand-Colored Map of the Holy Land Divided Among the Twelve Tribes, c.1720 This striking antique map, titled "Iudaea seu Palaestina ob Sacratissima Redemtoris Vestigia Hodie Dicta Te...
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German Antique Early 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Antique Map of the Holy Land and Paradise – Terrae Canaan Map, c.1720
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique Map of the Holy Land and Paradise by François Halma, c.1720 Beautiful early 18th-century hand-colored map of the Middle East extending from the Mediterranean Sea to the Pers...
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Dutch Antique Early 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Antique Map of the World in 12 Globe Gores by Scherer, circa 1702
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Typus Totius Orbis Terraquei Geographice Delineatus, Et Ad Usum Globo Materiali Superinducendus'. Beautiful example of Scherer's map of the World, configured in 12 globe gores. California is shown as an island. Fascinating Northwest Passage...
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Antique Early 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Original Antique Engraving of a Greek Inscription, 1717
Located in Langweer, NL
Untitled print of a Greek inscription. Source unknown, to be determined.
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Antique Early 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Ancient World Map of Europe, Asia Northern Africa with Ancient Names, 1725
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Geografische Kaarte van de Oude Weereld (..).' Original antique map of the ancient world depicting Europe, Asia, and northern Africa with ancient place names....
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French Antique Early 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Original Antique Map of the Route of M. Zurabek – Caspian Sea to Isfahan, 1722
Located in Langweer, NL
Original Antique Map of the Route of M. Zurabek – Caspian Sea to Isfahan, 1722 This 18th-century copperplate map, titled Carte de la Route de M. Zurabek, Ambassadeur du Roi de Polog...
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French Antique Early 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

1711 Star Chart of Southern Sky with Mythical Constellations and Exotic Animals
Located in Langweer, NL
1711 Star Chart of the Southern Sky - "Mappa Stellarum Australium quae in Altitudine Poli Borei Graduum" This beautiful star chart, engraved by Arnold van Westerhout in 1711, shows ...
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Belgian Antique Early 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Dutch VOC Silver Shipwreck Treasure Coins From The Akerendam Shipwreck 1724
Located in AMSTERDAM, NH
Origin: Holland Value: 2 pennies / 2 stuiver Date: 1724 A VOC Akerendam shipwreck treasure of nine 2 stuivers minted by the Province of Holland ...
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Dutch Antique Early 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Silver

Antique Map of the Location of the Garden of Eden and Travels of the Patriarchs
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: Map of the Location of the Garden of Eden and Travels of the Patriarchs Cartographer/Publisher: Pieter Mortier (1661–1711), published by Covens & Mortier (Amsterdam, 1725)...
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Antique Early 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Baroque Walnut Sculpture Of Saint Joseph And The Christ Child, Early 18th C.
Located in Bilzen, BE
"Baroque Walnut Sculpture Of Saint Joseph And The Christ Child, Early 18th Century" Baroque Walnut Sculpture of Saint Joseph and the Christ Child Southern Netherlands or Germanic Reg...
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Baroque Antique Early 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Wood

Antique Holy Land Map, Twelve Tribes of Israel – Covens Mortier, c.1700
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique Holy Land Map, Twelve Tribes of Israel – Covens Mortier, c.1700 Description: This finely engraved early 18th-century map depicts the Holy Land divided according to the...
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French Antique Early 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Antique Engraving of Thomas Müntzer, a Reformation-Era German Theologian, 1701
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique portrait titled 'Thomas Muntzer'. Portrait of Thomas Müntzer. Thomas Müntzer was an early Reformation-era German theologian, who became a rebel leader during the Peasants' War. He turned against Luther with several anti-Lutheran writings, and supported the Anabaptists. In the Battle of Frankenhausen, Müntzer and his followers were defeated. He was captured, tortured and decapitated. This print originates from 'Historie der kerken en ketteren van den beginne des Nieuwen Testaments tot aan het jaar onses Heeren 1688 ... In het Neederduyts vertaald' by G. Arnold. Artists and Engravers: Gottfried Arnold (1666 – 1714) was a German Lutheran...
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Antique Early 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Old Engraving the City and Harbour of Pathmos, Patmos or Patimo in Greece, 1725
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print, titled: 'Gezicht van het eiland en de haven van Pathmos (…).' This plate shows a view of the city and harbour of Pathmos, Patmos or Patimo in Greece. This plate or...
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French Antique Early 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Antique Map of the Islands of Banda, Indonesia from a Very Rare Edition, 1725
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Les Iles de Banda (..).' (The islands of Banda, Indonesia.) Extremely rare in this edition. This plate originates from the very scarse: 'La galerie agreable d...
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Antique Early 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Antique World Map by P. Schenk 1706
By Peter Schenk
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Diversa Orbis Terrae. Visu Incedente per Coluros Tropicorum, Ambos Ejus Polos, et Parciularis Sphaerae Zenith, in Planum Orthographica Projectio (..) Plat Ontwerp van verscheyde Aert-klooten (..)'. One of the earliest Dutch World Maps to focus on a more modern cartographic style, based on Carel Allard's map of 1696. This map represented a noteworthy shift from the traditional decorative Dutch 17th century maps where the margins would be full of classical mythological...
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Antique Early 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Antique World Map by P. Schenk 
1706
Antique World Map by P. Schenk 
1706
$5,188 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Map of Southern Sweden by Covens Mortier, circa 1720
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Regni Gothiae (..)'. Detailed map of South Sweden. Embellished with beautiful title cartouche with scale and coats of arms. Published in Amsterdam by Covens & Mor...
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Dutch Antique Early 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Grand Carved Wooden Niche – Italian Baroque, 18th Century
Located in PARIS, FR
A magnificent example of 18th-century Italian Baroque craftsmanship, this grand polychrome and gilded wooden niche embodies the opulence and theatricality of the period. At its cente...
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Italian Baroque Antique Early 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Wood

Stunning Antique Gothic Revival Hand Carved Elm Wood Blanket Chest / Trunk 1750
Located in Lisse, NL
Great looking and patina antique Gothic trunk, made of solid elmwood. This impressive looking and practical size chest shows a number of deep and...
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Spanish Gothic Revival Antique Early 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Wrought Iron

Original Antique Map of Canaan, Armenia, Syria, Mesopotamia and Arabia, 1709
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Descriptio Paradisi et Terrae Canaan'. Original antique map of Canaan, Armenia, Syria, Mesopotamia and Arabia. It displays the Middle East from the eastern Mediterranean Sea to the Persian Gulf...
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Dutch Antique Early 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Rider s British Merlin 1726; Adorned with many delightful Varieties and Useful.
Located in Middletown, NY
A precursor of Benjamin Franklin's famous and popular POOR RICHARD's ALMANAC Rider, Cardanus Rider's (1726) British Merlin; Adorned with many delightful Varieties and Useful Veritie...
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English Antique Early 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Gold Leaf

IMPORTANT PORTUGUESE ORATORY WITH CALVARY 18th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
IMPORTANT PORTUGUESE ORATORY WITH CALVARY 18th Century Portuguese, from the 18th century in carved Brazilian rosewood. Decoration with interrupted pediments, volutes, floral motifs...
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Portuguese Baroque Antique Early 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Silver

Silva: or a Discourse of Forest-Trees by John Evelyn
Located in Middletown, NY
Silva: or, a Discourse of Forest-Trees, and the propagation of timber in His Majesty's Dominions; As it was delivered in the Royal Society on the 15th day of October, 1662, upon Occa...
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English Antique Early 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Gold Leaf

18th Century Sculpture - Saint Margaret - Chestnut Wood - Polychrome Remnants
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A large and atmospheric 18th century carved wooden statue of Saint Margaret, most likely originating from Spain. Executed in chestnut w...
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Spanish Baroque Antique Early 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Chestnut

Konstantinopel – Panoramic View of Istanbul by François Halma, 1705
Located in Langweer, NL
Konstantinopel – Panoramic View of Istanbul by François Halma, 1705 This engaging hand-colored engraving of “Konstantinopel” offers a sweeping panoramic view of 18th-century Istanbu...
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Dutch Antique Early 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

19th Century Album Containing Drawings, Memorabilia, and Botanical Samples
Located in Middletown, NY
A lovely example of an intimate 19th century memorabilia album illustrating the era's sensibilities for nature and antiquities, and bound in an exquisite blank album with miniature v...
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Italian Antique Early 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Gold Leaf

Antique Map of America with California as an Island by Homann 1710
Located in Langweer, NL
This antique map, titled "Totius Americae Septentrionalis et Meridionalis," represents a significant cartographic piece from 1710 by Johann Baptist Homann. Here's a description of this remarkable map: - Title: Totius Americae Septentrionalis et Meridionalis (...) - Date: Published in 1710 by Johann Baptist Homann. Description: This map is a first edition of Johann Baptiste Homann's map of America, and it is notable for several cartographic features and historical representations: 1. California as an Island...
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Antique Early 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

JESUS CHRIST CRUCIFIED Indo-Portuguese sculpture from the 18th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
JESUS CHRIST CRUCIFIED Indo-Portuguese sculpture from the 18th Century in ivor..... The figure is represented in agony, with cendal draped around the waist. Cross in rosewood wood ...
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Portuguese Baroque Antique Early 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Wood

Sculpted And Gilded Statue Of Saint Augustine, 18th Century
Located in Bilzen, BE
"Sculpted And Gilded Statue Of Saint Augustine, 18th Century" Southern Germany or Austria, circa 1700–1750 Carved oak, original water gilding and polychromy traces Height: 36.5 cm A...
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German Folk Art Antique Early 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Wood

Genuine Antique Engraved Map of Helvetia or Switzerland, 1729
Located in Langweer, NL
Decorative early 18th century engraved map of Switzerland. Title: Helvetia Conterminarumq terra rum antiqua. Translated from Latin: Switzerland is an ancient land Description: Switzerland, antique copperplate engraved map with hand coloring and a decorative title cartouche. Two figures greatly enhances visual appeal. Author: Phillip Cluver, or Philip Cluverius, Philipp Clüver, Latinized as Philippus Cluverius studied law in Leiden and settled over there in 1615. We only sell Guaranteed Absolutely Original authentic Maps and Prints. A Certificate of Authenticity ( COA ) will be supplied on request. We ship our antique maps and prints...
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Antique Early 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Old Map of Ancient Assyria Divided into Syria, Mesopotamia, Babylonia Assyria
Located in Langweer, NL
This map, "Assyria vetus diuisa in Syriam, Messopotamiam, Babyloniam, et Assyriam", by Pierre Mortier, is a late 17th-century depiction of the historical Middle East. Title: Ancie...
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Antique Early 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Hand-Colored Dutch Map of Ancient Israel Divided by the Twelve Tribes – c.1730
Located in Langweer, NL
Hand-Colored Dutch Map of Ancient Israel Divided by the Twelve Tribes – After Ezekiel, c.1730 This beautifully hand-colored antique map is titled "Ontwerp en Erfdeeling van’t Land K...
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Dutch Antique Early 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

18th-Century Map of the Eastern Roman Empire by Henri Chatelain, c. 1719
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: 18th-Century Map of the Eastern Roman Empire by Henri Chatelain, c. 1719 Description: This intricately detailed map, titled *Nouvelle Carte pour Servir à l'Histoire de l'Empi...
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Antique Early 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Brushed silver chalice with asymmetrical motifs
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Brushed silver chalice with asymmetrical motifs. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: Porto Coroa. Weight: 89.42 grams. Dimensions: 10.7x5.8cm. Content: 833/1000. A...
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European Antique Early 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Silver

Antique Engraving of Persepolis, a City Sacked by Alexander the Great, 1726
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Ruinen van 't Paleis van Darius, gelegen in 't oude Persepolis, door last van Alexander de Groote verbrandt (..)'. Persepolis was sacked by the troops of Al...
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Antique Early 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Antique Books - Pierre Bayle Dictionnaire, 3 Volumes, 1715
Located in Savannah, GA
Pierre Bayle's Dictionnaire Historique et Critique published in Rotterdam 1715, third edition. Measured as stacked: 15 ¼ inches wide by 10 ¾ inches deep by 9 ½ inches tall; each boo...
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Dutch Baroque Antique Early 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Leather, Paper

18th Century Carved And Painted Wooden Crucifix From France
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
An early 18th Century antique hand carved and polychromed hand painted table crucifix from France with its original patina preserved. This crucifix could possible date back as early ...
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French Baroque Antique Early 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Fruitwood

18th Century German Salt Glaze Tobacco Jar with Pewter Mounts
Located in Stamford, CT
A fine example of a German Baroque tobacco jar with original pewter lid. The rich ocher salt glaze decorated with raised floral motifs. A handsome addition for the collector of pipes...
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German Baroque Antique Early 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Stoneware

HOUSE OF LORDS. Remembrances for Order. 1712 - WITH THE GILT ARMS OF QUEEN ANNE
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
AUTHOR: HOUSE OF LORDS. TITLE: Remembrances for Order and decency to be kept in the Upper house of Parliament by the Lords, when His Majesty is not there. PUBLISHER: London, May 7...
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English Antique Early 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Leather

1717 Johannes Van Keulen Sea Chart of the Eastern Atlantic - Amsterdam to Gambia
Located in Langweer, NL
1717 Johannes Van Keulen Sea Chart of the Eastern Atlantic - Amsterdam to Gambia This 1717 sea chart by Johannes Van Keulen, titled "Nieuwe Paskaert vande ...
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Dutch Antique Early 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Portrait in Oil of Robert Harley 1st Earl of Oxford by Sir Godfrey Kneller
By Sir Godfrey Kneller
Located in Savannah, GA
19th Century copy of 18th century portrait of Robert Harley, 1st Earl of Oxford, (born 1661, London, died 1724, London). He was a British statesman who headed the Tory ministry from ...
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English Georgian Antique Early 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Giltwood, Paint

[MISSAL]. L Office De La Semaine Sainte. GILT ARMS OF PHILIPPE II DUC D ORLEANS
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
AUTHOR: [MISSAL]. TITLE: The Office of Holy Week, According to the Messel & Roman Breviary;... PUBLISHER: Paris: By the Company of Booksellers assigned to the Book of Holy Week, 1...
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British Antique Early 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Leather

Rare Large Etching of a Market of War Horses, Ca.1720
Located in Langweer, NL
Huchtenburg, J. van (1647-1733). Impressive rare large etching of a 'War-" Horse-market. - This print has been professional doubled with Japanes...
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Antique Early 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Original Old Map with Many Details Around Manilla in the Philippine Islands
Located in Langweer, NL
Original antique map titled 'Carte du Canal des Iles Philippines (..) - Kaart van het Kanaal in de Filippynsche Eilanden (..)'. Striking and highly detailed chart of the Islands of the Philippines. Shows Islands, bays, reefs, soundings tracks of the Manila Galleon route, etc. Published 1724-1726 by Joannes van Braam...
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Antique Early 18th Century 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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British Antique Early 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Leather, Paper

1722 Fables of Aesop and Others
By Samuel Croxall
Located in Bath, GB
The very scarce first edition of Samuel Croxall's translation of the fables of Aesop, illustrated throughout and in a handsome full calf binding. The very scarce first Croxall trans...
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British Antique Early 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Antique Map of the Philippines and Guam by Scherer, circa 1702
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Nova et Vera Exhibitio Geographica Insularum Marianarum (..)'. Rare and very attractive map of the Mariana Islands, Philippines, Ko...
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Dutch Antique Early 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Antique Miniature Map of France and the Low Countries by Mallet, circa 1719
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'France - Païs-Bas'. Miniature Map of France and the Low Countries. Published by A.M. Mallet, circa 1719. Frame included. We carefully pack our framed items to ...
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Antique Early 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Antique Map of Silesia, Southwest Poland and a City View of Wroclaw, c 1720
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Superioris et Inferioris ducatus Silesiae (..)'. Detailed map of Silesia by Johann Baptist Homann. Shows the Southwestern part of Poland between Frankfurt Oder ...
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Antique Early 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Original and Decorative Antique Engraved Map of Finland and Sweden, ca.1720
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Ducatus Uplandiae cum Westmanniae Sudermanniae (..)' This map shows parts of Finland and Sweden. Originally published by Frederick de Wit in the late 1600's. ...
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Antique Early 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Engraving of Idols of Secotam Village in Virginia or now North Carolina , 1721
Located in Langweer, NL
Two religious images on one plate. Upper image 'Kiwasa idole des Virginiens'. Kiwasa, this Idol is placed in the temple of the town of Secotam, as the keeper of the king's dead c...
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Antique Early 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

1720 Weigel Engraving of Jerusalem: A Biblical View from Josephus Perspective
Located in Langweer, NL
1720 Weigel Map of Jerusalem Based on Josephus' Writings This intricate 1720 bird's-eye view map of ancient Jerusalem by I.H. Coccejo, engraved by Christoph Weigel, offers a fasc...
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Antique Early 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Antique Religion Print Showing Rituals Ceremonies for the Death of a Pope 1724
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique religion print depicting rituals and ceremonies for the death of the Pope. Originates from 'Ceremonies et coutumes Religieuses...' , by A. Moubach. Artists and Engrave...
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Antique Early 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Holy Land Map, Terra Promissa or Judaea – Nicolas Sanson, c.1700
Located in Langweer, NL
Holy Land Map, Terra Promissa or Judaea – Nicolas Sanson, c.1700 This antique map depicts the Holy Land, or Terra Promissa (Promised Land), as described in the Old and New Testament...
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German Antique Early 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

1705 Golfe de Mexico and Florida Framed Map
Located in Stamford, CT
Framed map of Mexico & Florida circa 1705, Paris. Small map with Mexico and the Gulf Coast. Inset text indicating Panama, Acapulco, Mexico City and the Mississippi. Extends North to ...
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French Spanish Colonial Antique Early 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Glass, Wood, Paper

Chinoiserie by Dawn Jacobson (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
A hardback book with original dust jacket. Chinoiserie is one of the strongest, mostt consistent strains in western taste. It has affected every area of decor and design from Chippen...
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Antique Early 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

1710 Edward Wells Detailed Ancient Greece Map with Ornate Cartouche
Located in Langweer, NL
"1710 Edward Wells Map of Ancient Greece: A New Map of Antient Greece, Tirana, Morea, Ilyricum, Sicily, and Macedonia" Description of the Map: This map, produced around 1710 and en...
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Antique Early 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Sunda Strait Sea Chart, Sumatra and Java, Dutch Engraving c.1700
Located in Langweer, NL
Sunda Strait Sea Chart, Sumatra and Java, Dutch Engraving c.1700 This engraved sea chart depicts the Sunda Strait, the strategically vital passage between Sumatra and Java, separati...
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Dutch Antique Early 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

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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Dutch Antique Early 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

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