Skip to main content

Early 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

to
185
357
48
406
19
13
3
2
1
1
1
4,485
7,022
13,486
2,809
3,542
4,590
3,102
509
275
608
727
462
826
920
895
677
622
331
43
30
16
15
192
58
41
30
29
406
406
406
11
10
3
2
2
Period: Early 18th Century
Old Map of Persia, incl the Caspian Sea and Part of the Arabian Peninsula, 1726
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map of Persia. It covers from the Gulf of Suez eastward to Ahmedabad (Amadabad) in modern day western India. This map, centered on Persia, includes the Caspian Sea and part of the Arabian...
Category

Antique Early 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Print of a Mufti or Sunni Islamic Scholar, an Interpreter of Islamic Law, c.1725
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique portrait titled 'Le Moufti, ou Chef de la Loy'. Old print of the Mufti or Chief of the Law. A mufti is a Sunni Islamic scholar who is an interpreter or expounder of Islam...
Category

Antique Early 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Colourful Antique Map Centered on Nuremberg and Bamberg in Germany, ca.1703
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Circuli Franconiae pars Occidentalis, exhibes simul integrum fere Electoratum Moguntinum (..)'. Antique map centered on Nuremberg and Bamberg. Extends from th...
Category

Antique Early 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Original Old Map East of Stockholm, the Island Ljusterö and Värmdö, Sweden, 1720
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Accurate Carte der Upländischen Scheren mit der Situation und Gegend umb die Konigle Schwedisch Haupt und Residentz Stadt Stockholm.' Map of the area east of ...
Category

Antique Early 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Spectacular Large Map of Upper and Lower Austria between Passau and Wien, c.1700
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Austriae Archiducatus pars superior in omnes ejusdem (..).' Spectacular large map of Upper and Lower Austria between Passau and Wien with figurative cartouche a...
Category

Antique Early 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Antique Map of the Netherlands and Belgium by Homann, circa 1710
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Tabula Generalis Totius Belgii Provinciae XVII. Infer. Germaniae (..)'. Map of the Benelux countries by Johann Baptist Homann. Shows the area between the Seine es...
Category

German Antique Early 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Procession of Horsemen and Cardinals During the Entrance of a New Pope, ca.1700
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Bezitneming van St. Jan te Lateranen, met de Plegtelykste Cavalcade'. Procession of horsemen and cardinals during the entrance of a new pope in the Saint John...
Category

Antique Early 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Original Antique Map Southeast of the Banda or Spice Islands, Indonesia, 1726
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Kaart van de Zuyd-Ooster Eylanden van Banda'. Map of the southeastern part of the Banda islands. This map originates from 'Oud en Nieuw Oost-Indiën' by F. Valen...
Category

Antique Early 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Rare Town Plan of Jerusalem, Includes an Extensive Key to Locations etc, 1708
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Eigentliche Vorstellung der Statt Jerusalem und derselben umliegenden Gegenden zu Salomonis auch zu und kurtz nach Christi Zeiten.' Rare town plan...
Category

Antique Early 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Original Antique Engraving of A Jewish Priest, 1709
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'La Representation du Grand Pontise'. Old print depicting a Jewish Priest. This print originates from 'Introduction à l'écriture sainte, où l'on traite tout ...
Category

Antique Early 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Antique Map of Anjouan Island by Valentijn, 1726
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Anzuany'. This map depicts the island of Anjouan, one of the Comoros islands situated between Madagascar and Africa. The map is oriented with north to the left wi...
Category

Dutch Antique Early 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Antique Miniature Map of the Maluku Islands by Lasor a Varea, 1713
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Isole Molucche'. Rare miniature map of the Maluku Islands or the Moluccas, Indonesia. This map originates from 'Universus Terrarum Orbis...
Category

Antique Early 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Antique Map of Java Indonesia by Chatelain, 1719
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Carte de l'Ile de Java: Partie Occidentale, Partie Orientale, Dressee tout Nouvellement Sur Les Memoires Les Plus Exacts (..)'. This beautiful map of Java exists ...
Category

Antique Early 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Antique Map of the Congo, Gabon and Angola by N. Sanson, circa 1700
Located in Langweer, NL
Attractive map of Gabon, the Congo and Angola from Cape Lopez and Sao Tomé to approximately the border with present-day Namibia. The map is fully engraved with mountains, rivers, for...
Category

Dutch Antique Early 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Antique Map of Herefordshire England by R. Morden, 1708
Located in Langweer, NL
This antique County map of Herefordshire by Robert Morden was first published in 1701 in a work entitled 'The New Description and State of England'...
Category

Antique Early 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Antique Map of Scandinavia by Van der Aa circa 1710
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Scandinavie Septentrionale' and 'Scandinavie Meridionale'. Copper engraving with two maps on one sheet. The upper map depicts Northern Scandinavia with Norway, Sw...
Category

Dutch Antique Early 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Antique Map of the Diocese of Toul by Covens Mortier, circa 1720
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Civitas Leucorum sive Pagus Tullensis'. Detailed map of the Diocese of Toul, France. Centered on the cities of Nancy and Toul and including Metz, Verdun, S. Dizie...
Category

French Antique Early 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

18th Century Walnut Miniature Bureau
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A very attractive and charming 18th century, George II Period, walnut and oak miniature bureau, having elegant inlaid decoration and original brasswea...
Category

English George II Antique Early 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Walnut

Antique Map of Manipa, Nusa-Laut, Saparua Haruku Indonesia by F. Valentijn
Located in Langweer, NL
Four maps of islands and two figures in native dress. The islands are: Manipa, Nusa-Laut (Noessa-Laoet), Saparua (Honimoa) and Haruku (Oma). These islands...
Category

Antique Early 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Antique Print of the Coast of Dabhol India , 1726
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'De Kust van Dabul'. Antique print of the coastline near Dabhol in India. This print originates from 'Oud en Nieuw Oost-Indiën' by F. Valentijn.
Category

Dutch Antique Early 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Antique Map of the City of Ambon by Valentijn, 1726
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'De Platte Grond van Amboina zoo als het was in den Jaare, 1718'. Antique map depicting the City of Ambon, Indonesia. This print originates from 'Oud en Nieuw Oost...
Category

Dutch Antique Early 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Antique Map of Boero in Indonesia by Valentijn, 1726
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Boero-Amblauw'. Detailed map of the Island Ambelau and Buru, Maluku Islands, Indonesia. With an inset of the lake on the Buru mountains. This print originates fro...
Category

Dutch Antique Early 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Nice Antique Map of Asia Minor, Turkey, circa 1718
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Antiquae Asiae Minoris & C. Tabula' by Philippo Talbor. This rare antique map is published by Edward Wells, circa 1718.
Category

Antique Early 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Antique Map of Southeast Asia by J. Ottens, 1710
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Le Royaume de Siam avec Les Royaumes Qui Luy sont Tributaries'. Influential map of Southeast Asia. Ottens incorporated information provided by the French Jesuits ...
Category

Antique Early 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Antique Map of the Island of Java, Indonesia by P. Van Der Aa, 1713
Located in Langweer, NL
This rare map shows the Indonesian island of Java. With compass rose and scale. From: Nouvel Atlas, très exact et fort commode pour toutes sortes de personnes, Contenant Les Principa...
Category

Antique Early 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Antique Map of the Lorraine North-East France by J. B. Homann, circa 1720
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map of Lorraine in north-east France by J. B. Homann. Covering the area around Metz, Nancy and Sarrebruck with Luxembourg in the North and Mulhouse in Southeast. With a decor...
Category

Antique Early 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

18th Century Russian Carved Oak Figure of a Saint
Located in Stamford, CT
A very interesting Baroque period carved oak figure of a saint or prophet said to come from a demolished Russian Orthodox church. This compelling figure is ...
Category

Russian Baroque Antique Early 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Oak

Large Antique Lithography Map of Kent, English, Cartography, Robert Morden, 1700
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large antique lithography map of Kent. An English, framed atlas engraving of cartographic interest by Robert Morden, dating to the early 18th century and later. Superb li...
Category

British Queen Anne Antique Early 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paper

Early 18th Century French Leather Bound Books Dated 1727-1748, Set of Nine
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a library or office with this set of large antique books. Dated from 1727 to 1748, and printed in Paris during the reign of King Louis XV, these important leather bound books features the following: French book titled Remarques Critiques sur le Dictionnaire de Bayle, "Première Partie: A-F," published in 1748. The book was printed in Paris by Hyppolite-Louis Guerin and in Dijon by Hermil-Andrea. It includes decorative typography and a royal privilege. 1- Oeuvres Diverses de Mr. Pierre Bayle, published in 1727 in The Hague (La Haye). The book is the third volume of Bayle’s works, focused on historical and critical topics. It was printed by multiple publishers, including P. Husson, T. Johnson, P. Gosse, and others, with a decorative vignette illustration. It bears the privilege of the States of Holland and West-Friesland. 2- Oeuvres Diverses de Mr. Pierre Bayle, the fourth volume (Tome Quatrième), published in 1731. The book includes a collection of Bayle’s works on theology, philosophy, criticism, history, and literature. It was printed in The Hague (La Haye) by multiple publishers, including P. Husson, J. Swart, H. Scheurleer, and others. A vignette featuring the figure of Minerva, symbolizing wisdom, adorns the page. The publication bears the privilege of the States of Holland and West-Friesland. 3- Oeuvres Diverses de Mr. Pierre Bayle, the fourth volume (Tome Troisieme), published in 1727. The book includes a collection of Bayle’s works on theology, philosophy, criticism, history, and literature. It was printed in The Hague (La Haye) by multiple publishers, including P. Husson, J. Swart, H. Scheurleer, and others. A vignette featuring the figure of Minerva, symbolizing wisdom, adorns the page. The publication bears the privilege of the States of Holland and West-Friesland. 4- Oeuvres Diverses de Mr. Pierre Bayle, the second volume (Tome Second), published in 1727. The page highlights Bayle's work on theology, philosophy, criticism, history, and literature. Printed in The Hague (La Haye) by several publishers including P. Husson, T. Johnson, P. Gosse, and others, it features a detailed vignette of Minerva, the goddess of wisdom, along with scholarly and architectural motifs. The publication is authorized by the States of Holland and West-Friesland. 5- Dictionaire Historique et Critique by Pierre Bayle, fifth edition, published in 1734 in Amsterdam by the Compagnie des Libraires. It is the fifth volume (Tome Cinquième), covering entries S-Z. The edition is revised, corrected, and expanded with critical remarks, and includes the biography of the author by Mr. Des Maizeaux. The page features an illustrative vignette depicting a classical figure, possibly representing history or wisdom, teaching young students. 6- Dictionaire Historique et Critique by Pierre Bayle, fifth edition, published in 1734 by the Compagnie des Libraires in Amsterdam. It is the third volume (Tome Troisième), covering entries G-L. The edition is revised, corrected, and expanded with critical remarks and includes Bayle's biography by Mr. Des Maizeaux. The page also features an illustration of a classical figure seated with children, symbolizing education or wisdom, surrounded by books. The publication includes the privilege of the publisher. 7- Dictionaire Historique et Critique by Pierre Bayle, fifth edition, published in 1734 by the Compagnie des Libraires in Amsterdam. It is the second volume (Tome Second), covering entries B-F. The edition has been revised, corrected, and expanded with critical remarks, and includes Bayle's biography by Mr. Des Maizeaux. The page also features an engraved vignette of a seated classical figure, symbolizing knowledge or wisdom, teaching children with books...
Category

French Louis XIV Antique Early 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Leather, Paper

2 Iron-Red and Gilt Chinese Miniature Porcelain Vases, Kangxi
Located in Delft, NL
2 iron-red and gilt Chinese miniature porcelain Vases, Kangxi Kangxi (1662-1722) The bottles has minuscule chips The measurements are 4 cm high and 2.7 cm diagonal The weight i...
Category

Chinese Antique Early 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Porcelain

Detailed 1720s Map – Siege of Douay and Lines of Circumvallation, France
Located in Langweer, NL
Detailed 1720s Map – Siege of Douay and Lines of Circumvallation, France This engraved map shows the detailed fortifications and surrounding region of Douay (Douai) in northern Fran...
Category

French Antique Early 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Hand-Colored 18th Century Homann Map of the Danube, Italy, Greece, Croatia
Located in Alamo, CA
"Fluviorum in Europa principis Danubii" is a hand colored map of the region about the Danube river created by Johann Baptist Homann (1663-1724) in his 'Atlas Novus Terrarum', publish...
Category

German Antique Early 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Antique Ming Dynasty Wood-Carved Buddha and Soapstone Plinth
Located in Vienna, AT
In this listing you will find a rare original piece of historical craftsmanship. On sale is a religious statue of the Buddha. The figurine was attentivel...
Category

Chinese Ming Antique Early 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Soapstone

Germany and the Borders of Empire: Bodenehr’s Map of the Holy Roman World, 1710
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: Germany and Surrounding Realms by Gabriel Bodenehr, circa 1710 This striking copperplate engraving, titled "S. Imperium Romano-Germanicum, Teutschland mit Seinen Angräntzende...
Category

Antique Early 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Historical Map of the Duchy of Lauenburg by Johann Baptist Homann - Circa 1720
Located in Langweer, NL
Historical Map of the Duchy of Lauenburg by Johann Baptist Homann - Circa 1720 This splendid historical map titled Ducatus Lauemburgicus is a highly detailed and beautifully engra...
Category

Antique Early 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

C Plinii Caecilii Secundi Epistolae Et Panegyricus, 1712
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a very rare and ‘old’ antiquarian book, C Plinii Caecilii Secundi Epistolae et Panegyricus dated 1712. Published by Johannus Minellii in 1712. Covered and bound in v...
Category

Italian Classical Roman Antique Early 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Leather, Paper

Antique Engraving of the Island Nzwani or Anzuany of the Comoros Islands, 1726
Located in Langweer, NL
Historical titles: Ansjouan, Ansuany, Anjouan, Anzuani, Anzuany Country: Comoros The map is taken from: 'Oud en Nieuw Oost-Indiën' van François Valentyn. 1) Ottens, Frederik (engraver / etcher) 2) Braam, J. van (publisher) 3) Linden, Gerard onder de (publisher) Anjouan is an island to the north-west of Madagascar. It is one of the Comoros Islands. The Company made regular voyages from Cape of Good Hope to Madagascar, Anjouan and the east coast of Africa to take slaves. These slaves were used as labourers in the Cape colony and Batavia. Anjouan was also employed as a staging post; it supplied VOC ships...
Category

Antique Early 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Antique Map of the Empire of the Great Mogol and the Kingdom of Kachimere
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Genealogie des Empereurs Mogols depuis Tamberlan ou Tamerlan'. Two maps, a genealogical tree and three indigenous views of the Mogol Empire on one sheet with desc...
Category

Antique Early 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Set of 2 Antique Maps covering part of modern-day Czech Republic
Located in Langweer, NL
Set of two antique maps titled 'Marchionatus Moraviae circulus Preroviensis'. Two individual sheets covering part of modern-day Czech Republic. Cities included are Opava, Fulnek, Lip...
Category

Antique Early 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Fabulous Original Antique two-sheet Map of the Caspian Sea, ca.1723
Located in Langweer, NL
Carte Marine de la Mer Caspiene... [and] Coste de Perse sur la Mer Caspiene et Partie de Celles de Tartarie", Delisle, Guillaume (2 maps) Subject: Caspian Sea ...
Category

Antique Early 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Silver chalice and plate with pearly and finely guilloche engravings
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver chalice and plate with pearlescent and finely guilloche engraving. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: Lisbon Crown. Weight: 337.35 grams. Dimensions: 12x6....
Category

European Antique Early 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silver

Antique Map of the Area centered on the Rhine River with original coloring
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Uterque Rheni Circulus Superior (..)'. Fine old color map of the area centered on the Rhine River, from Strassbourg to Wesel and Duisburg, Germany. The map also c...
Category

Antique Early 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Antique Map of the Rhine centered on Cologne, Germany, with outline coloring
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Archiepsiscopatus et Electoratus Coloniensis (..)'. Original antique map of the Rhine river, centered on Cologne, Germany. The Rhine River cuts across this map fr...
Category

Antique Early 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Antique Map of the Rhine centered on Cologne, Germany, circa 1720
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Archiepsiscopatus et Electoratus Coloniensis (..)'. Original antique map of the Rhine river, centered on Cologne, Germany. The Rhine River cuts across this map fr...
Category

German Antique Early 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Map of the York to Weft-Chester Road
Located in London, England
A road map or strip map by John Ogilby, showing the route from Warrington to Derby, taken from the 1698 edition of Ogilby’s ‘Britannia’ map. Later solid oak frame. U.K circa 1700. H ...
Category

Antique Early 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Antique Map of European Russia with Picture Frame Border
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'La Moscovie Septentrionale (..)'. Decorative example of van der Aa's map of the northern part of European Russia. With the picture frame border, which appeared in...
Category

Antique Early 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Old Antique Engraving showing a Rostral Column in Rome, Italy, 1704
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print, titled: 'Basis Columnae Rostratae (?)' - This original old antique print shows a rostral column in Rome, Italy. It is a type of victory column, originating in ancient Greece and Rome where they were erected to commemorate a naval military victory. This original old antique print / plate originates from: 'Beschryving van Oud en Nieuw Rome. Verdeelt in drie Deelen. In 't Fransch beschreven door den Heer Francois Desseine. En in 't Nederduitsch vertaalt.', by Francois Desseine and published by Francois Halma in 1704, first published in French in 1690. Copies of this work are rarely complete as the maps and engravings are of high quality matching the work of Piranesi. Artists and Engravers: Made by 'P. Sluiter' after 'Jan Goeree'. Made by P. Sluiter after Jan Goeree. Jan Goeree (1670-1731) was a Dutch engraver and poet. He was the son of the Middelburg bookseller Willem Goeree. Born in Middelburg, but soon they moved to Amsterdam. Initially he focussed on painting, assumably a student of Gerard de Lairesse. But he is best known for his engraving skills, depicting mosttly emblematic and historic scenes. In 1705 he was commisioned by the Mayor of Amsterdam to design the drawings for the ceiling paintings for the grand hall of the old city hall...
Category

Dutch Antique Early 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Uncommon Antique Map of the English Channel Coastline, ca.1709
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Partie de L'Angleterre' Uncommon map of the English Channel coastline with many boats on the sea. Source unknown, to be determined. Artists and Engravers: Made...
Category

Antique Early 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Original Antique Print Showing the Prophet Killed by a Lion I Kings XII , 1728
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print, titled: 'The Man of God slain by a Lion for his disobedience (…)' - Original antique print showing the prophet killed by a lion...
Category

Antique Early 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Framed View of the Brouwersgracht in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, 1708
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Societatis Indiae Occident (..) - West Indisch Huys op Raapenburg (..)'. Despite the title suggesting this print is a view of the West-Indisch House in Amst...
Category

Antique Early 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Framed Scene of the Alteration of Amsterdam, Dam square, The Netherlands, c.1720
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'd'Afbeelding hoe men de Magistraet en Geestelykheyt der stadt Amsterdam heeft uytgeleydt en t'scheep gebraght den 26 May 1578'. Scene of the Alteration of Amsterdam on the Dam square...
Category

Antique Early 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Portrait of Bernhard Sandyck, a Dutch Protestant Minister from Amsterdam, 1720
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print, titled: 'Bernhardus Sandyck Amstelodamiensis (…)' This plate shows a portrait of Bernhard Sandyck (1680 - 1727), a Dutch protestant minister from Amsterdam. Sou...
Category

Antique Early 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Antique Map of the Moluccas or the Famed Spice Islands of Indonesia, 1724
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map Spice Islands titled 'De landvoogdy van Amboina met de elf onderhoorige Eylanden'. This map depicts the central islands of the Maluku Arc...
Category

Antique Early 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

The Great Temple of Vitsliputsli in Mexico City and a Few Murder Scenes, 1722
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Captif ecorché apres avoir eté vaincu (..)'. Three images on one sheet. The first image shows a captive being flayed after he was killed, the second image shows...
Category

Antique Early 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Antique Engraving Depicting the Confession the Anointing of the Sick, 1724
Located in Langweer, NL
Two religious images on one sheet. The upper images depicts the confession and the lower image depicts the anointing of the sick. This print originates from 'Ceremonies et costumes R...
Category

Antique Early 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Remarkable Map of the Alsace Region and Nova Zembla, Russia, ca.1700
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Chorographia Alsatiae.' Map of the Alsace region and Nova Zembla, printed for Scherer's 'Atlas Novus' (1702-1710). Scherer's 'Atlas Novus' forms an important ...
Category

Antique Early 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Curious Map of the Laptev Sea Arctic Ocean and the Mediterranean, ca.1700
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map, untitled. Map of the Laptev Sea (Arctic Ocean) and the Mediterranean, printed for Scherer's 'Atlas Novus' (1702-1710). Scherer's 'Atlas Novus' forms an important mil...
Category

Antique Early 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Old Sea Chart of Northern Norway, also depicting Part of Lapland Russia, 1702
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'The Coast of Norway and Lapland, from North kyn to the River Kola'. Sea Chart of Northern Norway, also depicting part of Lapland and Russia. The map covers from the Kola river to what the map calls Fishers Island...
Category

Antique Early 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Small Early 18th Century Map of Banten Bay on the Island Java, Indonesia, c.1725
Located in Langweer, NL
A small early 18th century map of Banten Bay showing the islands of Pulo Dua and Pulo Batto together with soundings within the Bay and profiles of hills on the islands published by C...
Category

Antique Early 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Early Bird s-Eye View of Rio Di Janeiro and Guanabara Bay, Brazil, 1702
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Rio Janeiro'. Bird's-eye view of Rio di Janeiro and Guanabara Bay, Brazil. From the French edition (translation by Renneville) of Commelin's 'Recueil des Vo...
Category

Antique Early 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Read More

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.

What Makes a Gem-Encrusted Chess Set Worth $4 Million?

The world’s most opulent chess set, weighing in at 513 carats, is literally fit for a king and queen.

Still Thinking About These?

All Recently Viewed