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DAP0213 Wadenzee Carte des Entrees du Suyder Zee et de l'Embs Rare sea chart of the wadden zee (north of Holland and Germany)
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Author / Publisher Jaillot / Paris 18th century (first published Mortier / Jaillot 1693)
Title Carte des Entrees du Suyder Zee et de l'Embs avec les Isles, Bancs et Castes Comprises entre La Hollande et La Frise Orientale. With inset map l'Isle d'Urck jusque a Amsterdam
 
Description Rare sea chart  showing the wadden Zee. Map taken from Dépót de la Marine. Le Neptune Francois volume I. Engraved by H. van Loon. Paper size 63,7 x 92,8 cm  Image size 61,2 x 88,0 cm
 Condition The map is in very good condition, strong print and nice colouring - the leaf is very slightly stained and a little folded (in the middle).
 References Koeman IV, p.425(6) and see p.423/424

DAP0288 Utrecht Ultraiectini Dominii Tabula Multo aliis auctior et correctior per F de Wit ; Antique map Utrecht ; Antieke kaart Utrecht
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Artist / Publisher Jacques Surhon C.I. Visscher / C. Visscher excudebat 1625
Title Utrecht Ultraiectini Dominii Tabula Multo aliis auctior et correctior per F de Wit ; Antique map Utrecht ; Antieke kaart Utrecht
Description This map of Utrecht originates from the atlas 'Nieut kaert-boeck vande XVII Nederlandtsche Provincien published in  Amsterdam by Frederik de Witt in the period 1670-1690. Image size 56 by 46 cm.
Condition  Fine Contemporary coloring. Apart from tiny brown dots and two very short tears in the margin a good map in original hand coloring. Great map for framing at an attractive price. This map normally sells between 500 and 1200 euro´s!
References Heijden, H.A.M. van der, 'Nieut kaert boeck vande XVII Nederlandsche provincien', 1999; Koeman, C., 'Atlantes Neerlandici', 1967-1971, III, p. 206 en 207, Wit 22A-25

DAP0289 Namurcum Comitatus Surhon Namurcenses Visscher excudebat; Antique map Namen; Antieke kaart Namen
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Artist / Publisher Jacques Surhon C.I. Visscher / C. Visscher excudebat 1625
Title Namurcum Comitatus Surhon Namurcenses Visscher excudebat; Antique map Namen; Antieke kaart Namen
Description Antique maps of Namen/Namur are fairly common, however this is a more beautiful  and more rare map compared to the more common ones. Namurcum Comitatus, central Belgium and the river Meuse, ornamental cartouche, costumed figures, and inset view of Namur, engraved map 385 x 495 mm.
Condition  Very good impression of this rare map but with a couple of short marginal tears. A very rare map in acceptable condition and at a very attractive price
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DAP0057 Typus Orbis Terrarum ( World Map).

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Author / Publisher B. Thomas  / B. Thomas Augsburg 1730
Print Title Typus Orbis Terrarum  ( World Map)
 
Description Very detailed and rare worldmap. Paper size 23 x 20 cm. Image 11,5 by 19,5 cm.  Map shows the world in two hemispheres , in the corners the 4 elements of the earth.
 Condition Rare map in good condition.
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DAP0082 Turcici Imperii Imago
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Author / Publisher Jodocus Hondius / Mercator  Hondius  Amsterdam 1609
Print Title  Turcici Imperii Imago  (=Ottoman empire and Arabia)
 
Description A very attractive map of the Middle East, nealry 400 years old.  Contemporary handcoloured engraved map. French text on verso.The green coming through on the text side confirms that the colouring is original.  Inset portait of Sultan Mahumet Turcorum. Size  36 by 48,2cm French text on verso. Click on the photo and use "<" button under the photo to see additional photos.
 Condition  Minor vague waterstain in top margin. The fold strenghtened on the bottom part. Overall a very attractive and rare map in good condition.
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DAP0030 Mercator Asiae VI TAB : from the atlas Tabulae geographicae Ptolemeus : rare Mercator map of Arabia and the Middle East from 1584.

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Author / Publisher Mercator  / Plantin Antwerp 1584
Print Title Asiae VI TAB: from the atlas Tabulae geographicae Ptolemeus : map of Arabia Middle East (this map is 420 years old)
 
Description This beautiful and important map must be present in every serious collection of maps of Arabia. Map in very good condition. Hand coloured with a beautiful 16th century cartouche and fine calligraphy.  Size: 33,3 by 47,4cm. The map from Mercator shown is based on the map dated 150 AD by Ptolemy the famous Greek astronomer and geographer.The maps which bear Ptolemy's name werte compiled much later  based upon his notes and there is therefore room for some different interpretations with reagards to locations of cities and other features. For example: After rounding Asabon (Ra's Musandam) Ptolemy mentions  a hidden harbour (Kryptos Limen) that can be idenitfied with Muscat. Next comes Korodamon that has been suggested to be both Ras Al Hadd and nearby Khor Jeramah etc.  The Greeks had knowledge of the topography of this region through trade links (e.g. incense) and military expeditions (Alexander). Click on the photo and use "<" button under the photo to see additional photos.
 Condition  Orginal handcolouring. Map in very good condition. Very attractively priced
 References  Oman a seafaring nation page 24 (slightly later version of the map). The heritage of Oman Peter Vine page 58

DAP0094 Turcicum Imperium ( middle east / Arabia )
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Author / Publisher Blaeu Amsterdam 1645
Print Title  Turcicum Imperium
 
Description Famous map of the Middle East / Arabia from atlas Theatrum orbis terrarum, sive Atlas novus. This is a wonderful, large old-coloured copper engraving map of Willem and Joan Blaeu. The map is over 350 years old. A decorative map of the Turkish Empire, showing Arabia prominently in the centre of the map, ornated in the lower left corner with a large decorative title cartouche. With many engraved place names, rivers and mountains as well. Ornated as well with ships in the Mediterranean Sea and a text cartouche with a dedication ornated with a decorative coat of arms.  Paper size 48,8 x 57,1 cm Printed image: 41,1 x 52,2 cm. Reference Koeman Atlas Neerlandici Vol II / 8100:2  Click on the photo and use "<" button under the photo to see additional photos.
 Condition Extremely good condition and on thick paper only a couple of small spots.
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 Oman a seafaring nation 1991 page 68.

DAP0111 Bolstra Dou Broeckhuysen Antique map Wassenaar Two very rare adjacent maps showing the coastal area between Noordwijk and The hague Including Wassenaar Meijendel Katwijk Scheveningen
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Author / Publisher Dou and Broeckhuysen  / (Isaak Tirion, 1746 ) We are checking the watermark to check if no not earlier edition
Print Title 2 adjoining maps showing the costal area  between Noordwijk and The hague Including Wassenaar Meijendel Katwijk Scheveningen
 
Description 2 adjoning maps from the (very rare and expensive) large Rijnland wall map by Dou and Broeckhuysen. Each map 44,5 by 56 cm.Total map one meter high by 45cm.  Revised edition by M. Bolstra 1746 (maybe it is even the 17th cent version: : watermarks under investigation).  In 1745 the waterboard of Rijnland ordered the surveyor Melchior Bolstra to correct the outdated map of Dou and Broeckhuysen of 1647. The results of Bolstra's new survey were engraved into the original plates by David Coster. The Bolstra map was printd in 650 copies. Click on the photo and use "<" button under the photo to see additional photos
 Condition A few small brown spots. Right margin some remains of having be connected to one of ther other maps.
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DAP0246 Amersfoort Amorfortia antique townplan and view by Braun and Hogenberg of the town of Amersfoort (rare early edition approx. 400 year old!)
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Author / Publisher Braun Hogenberg  Koln 1588
Title Amorfortia Dioecesis Ultraiectensis oppidum amoenitate soci solique fertilitate admodum insigne.
 
Description  Engraved townplan and view  of the town Amersfoort from Civitates Orbis Terrarum by Braun and Hogenberg. Rare early  edition (without the crown and foliage around the arms of Amersfoort!). The text on the back of the map indicates that the map has been produced by Gijsbert Cloeting at the request of Michael ab Isselt it also contains page number 15. . The details of the bottom view are considered even more accurate than the plan above. The map has been engraved by Hogenberg. Later editions also have an extra text paragraph updating the history to 1629.  The map is not coloured. Please note that the far majority of coloured Braun and Hogenberg maps have been coloured in modern times,  in fact in most cases genuine (crude) old colouring of these type of maps is not very apealing to most buyers.... Approx. 36 x 37 cm (incl profile: ca 11 x 37 cm). Eu buyers to add 19% VAT.
 Condition Two small holes in teh bottom of the view. Some equal browning  as often.
 References Flehite Historisch jaarboek voor Amersfooort 2004 page 96-115;Simon-Forster & Brongers 1974 9-10 and 12;Hovy 1986;Koeman AN B en H 4, nr 15.

DAP0069 de Witt . Nova et Accurata totius Europae Descriptio1680 Antique map of Europe

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Author / Publisher De Witt Amsterdam 1680
Print Title  Nova et Accurata totius Europae Descriptio
 
Description Europe  Size 51 by 61 cm. Click on the photo and use "<" button under the photo to see additional photos.
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Originally coloured map . Rather Short margins.  Map overall in very good condition with beautiful original colouring. 

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DAP0162 JanssoniusInsularum Moluccarum Nova descriptio ( Molukken Asia Indonesia ) Wordt op Marktplaats geveild.
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Author / Publisher Janssonius / Amsterdam Janssonius 1639
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Insularum Moluccarum Nova descriptio ( Molukken Asia Indonesia )

 
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Very fine (probably original)  co-loured map of the maluku (Moluccas) Islands. A beautiful map of this part of Indonesia and in very fine condition and with German text on verso.   Click on the photo and use "<" button under the photo to see additional photos

 Condition Fine condition. Beautiful original co-louring
 References   Koeman/ Krogt AN I [8560:1]

DAP0210 Antique sea chart of Zeeland Carte des Entrées de L'Escaut et de la Meuse
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Author / Publisher Berey / Bellin First printed 1693 This edition
Title Carte des Entrées de L'Escaut et de la Meuse avec les bancs Passes Isles et Costes comprises Gravelines et Rotterdam
 
Description Very rare handcoloured sea chart by C.W. Berey (after J.N. Bellin)of Zeeland in the netherlands and also covering Antwerpen, Rotterdam and part of the coast of Vlaanderen. Large-size and decorative coloured copper engraving nautical chart, Paris, about 1780. From the Dépót de la Marine. Le Neptune Francois I. volume. First printed 1693. Later reprints e.g. 1753 and 1773. Size of paper: 63,8 x 92,7 cm. Size of image 61,0 x 85,0 cm. Click on the photo and use "<" button below to see all the photos!
 Condition Condition - the map is in good condition: strong print and nice colouring, top middle fold strenghtened. Some minor waterstains to the bottom of the map. Overall a rare sea chart of Zeeland in very good condition
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DAP0100 Accurata Globi terrestris 4 continents and containing finely coloured maps of Africa Europa Asia and South America

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Author / Publisher Seutter / Lotter Augsburg around 1760
Print Title  Accurata Globi terrestris delineatio qua Europa, Asia, Africa et America una cum Oceanis et maribus contnentur inlucem prodit oepra Math. Seutter S.C.M Geogr. Aug Vind. Com Pr. Vicariatrus ( = 4 continents folded in original engraved folder )
 
Description

Extremely rare map holder / slipcase (11 by 7cm) from around 1730 -1750 with 4 coloured continental maps: Asia, Europe, Africa and South America (each 21 by 27cm) . The original mapholder has an allegorical engraving showing the different continents! The mapholder and the beautifully contemporary coloured maps are all in fine condition. Accurata Globi terrestris delineatio (contains the following maps of continents by Seutter / Lotter:

  • Asia Cum omnibus Imperiis Provinciis Statibus et Insulis (Matt. Seuter/ Conr Lotter Augs)
  • Europa  religionis christtinae (Matt. Seutter/Conr Lotter Augs)
  • Africa juxta navigationes (Matt. Seutter/Conr Lotter Augs)
  • America Meriodonalis per sua regua prvinc et insjuxta (Matt.  Seutter/Conr Lotter Augs)

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    •  Condition Maps and folder in fine condition. The maps in fine original colouring. No tears and no stains.
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     Nordenskold 283 ; Philips and le Gear 3493; Thieme en Becker

    DAP0109 Janssonius Frisia Occidentalis

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    Author / Publisher Amsterdam Janssonius  ( printed around 1650 )
    Print Title Frisia Occidentalis
     
    Description Antique map of Friesland after A. Metius and G. Freitag. Old handcolouring
     Condition A little bit browned otherwise in vey good condition
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     De Rijke 38.2.d French edition 1652-1658

    DAP0040 Moluccae Insulae Celeberrimae. Famous 1646 map by Blaeu of the Molukken in Indonesia. Perfect condition!
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    Author / Publisher Blaeu Amsterdam 1645
    Print Title Moluccae Insulae Celeberrimae (= Molukken Indonesia  )
     
    Description The Moluccas, orientated with north to the right, surrounded by vignettes of ships and monsters. This beautiful old coloured map was first published in Le Theatre du Monde, 1638-40. Because it is so pretty it has been used as illustration in several books on cartography.Decorated with ships (Dutch and local) and sea monsters. The Islands vegetation and fortifications are depicted. Figures bottom right Inset: It was the first large-scale, detailed map of the Dutch-controlled islands. It shows the heavily forested nature of the islands and the recently constructed forts. The inset map shows the island of Batjan. The border decoration of the inset has on one side navigational instruments and on the other instruments of war: both essential to the Dutch mission. There is a sea battle near Ternate where the Dutch defeated the Portuguese. After the Sultan of Ternate granted the spice concession to the Dutch in 1607 they established a setllement on Bacan in 1609 and rapidly gained control of the Molluccas.  Size:38 by 49cm. Click on the photo and use "<" button under the photo to see additional photos.
     Condition Map in perfect condition on very thick paper.
     References Koeman, Bl 22, (64); Goss, Blaeu's The Grand Atlas of the 17th Century, p. 196-197

    DAP0053 Map of Holland by Homan with original handcolouring.

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    Author / Publisher Homann / Homann, Nurnberg,1747
    Print Title Tabula Comitatus Hollandiae cum ipsius Cinfinijs, Dominii nimirum Ultraiectininec non Geldriae et Frisiae. Map of Holland
     
    Description Wonderful, contemporary coloured copper engraving map, Homannsche Erben, Nürnberg, 1747 A.D. (Atlas Novus Terrarum Orbis Imperia). TOPOGRAPHER: Johann Baptist Homann (*1663 - † 1724) was a German cartographer, publisher and engraver. After Homanns death the enterprise was taken over by his son Johann Christoph Homann (* 1703; † 1730). Homann jun. appointed Johann George Ebersberger and Johan Michael Franz as managing directors. After Homann jun. death the enterprise was then continued under the name “Homannsche Erben”. Size of map:  56,8 x 48,8 cm. Size of entire leaf: 61,8 x 53,9 cm.  Click on the photo and use "<" button under the photo to see additional photos.
     Condition  Very beautiful original colouring but  slightly browned
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    DAP0117 Rare map of Scheveningen. Title: Delfland 4e deel van Klooters Wagenslach en de Leywegh tot aen d'Oostduynen en Walsdorp
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    Author / Publisher KRUIKIUS, NICOLAAS & JACOB / 1712 or sligtly later
    Print Title  Rare map of Scheveningen. Delfland 4e deel van Klooters Wagenslach en de Leywegh tot aen d'Oostduynen en Walsdorp en van de Noortzee tot Hooghwerf en 's Gravenhage begrypende het dorp Schevelinge Eyckenduynen het mientje en het kleyne veentje met een deel van Westduyenen en 't Benoordenhout
     
    Description Very interesting part  of the rare and very valuable large wall map titled Hooge Heemraadschap Van Delfland Delft, Hoogheemraadschap Van Delfland.  Image Size 58,5 by 50 cm Total paper size 66 by 56 cm. Original colouring with some highlighting in gold (e.g. Delfand and elements of the ships etc). The map shows the village of Scheveningen and part of the Hague.  Click on the photo and use "<" button under the photo to see additional photos
     Condition Very good.
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    Donksloot de Vrij pp. 159 # 806

    DAP0083 Original large Town plan / Plattegrond Leeuwarden 350 jaar oud

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     Johannes Janssonius  published between 1644 and 1682

    Book Title Leoverdia (=Leeuwarden)
     
    Description Original 320+ years old engraved plan of the town of Leeuwarden in the Dutch province Friesland. This beautiful map is from  the town atlas: Toneel der vermaarste koop-steden etc. part I. The first edition was in 1644. The final edition of this atlas was in 1682.  Paper size 49/61cm Image size 40 by 50,5cm. Click on the photo and use "<" button under the photo to see additional photos.
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    Condition:the middle fold strengthened top and bottom (as often), couple of spots otherwise fine. Overall a good engraved townplan map of the town of Leeuwarden in the Dutch province of Friesland.  From the town atlas: Toneel der vermaarste koop-steden etc. part I. The first edition was in 1644. The final edition of this atlas was in 1682. Reference: Koeman: Atlantes Neerlandici 1969 deel II page 189 & 201 Condition:the middale fold strenghened top and bottom (as often), couple of spots otherwise fine. Overall a good townmap. Reference: Koeman: Atlantes Neerlandici 1969 deel II page 189 & 201

    DAP0212 Original panoramic view of Calcutta in India (over 400 years old)
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    Author / Publisher Braun & Hogenberg 1574
    Title Calcutta Calechut Celeberri Mum Indiae Emporium
     
    Description Superb view of the Indian city of Calcutta .From volume III of Braun and Hogenberg's 'Civitates Orbis Terrarum', the first collection of town plans
     Condition Condition: Original old colouring! Size 47 by 18cm. Narrow margin. Framed.
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    DAP0211 Panoramic view of Gouda (over 400 years old) and with original colouring
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    Author / Publisher Braun & Hogenberg  1574
    Title Goude  Gouda Hollandiae Opp. Ad Isa sam amnem. Quo Gouda flusious, a quo urbis nomen babet, evohutur, situm. (original 400 year old print)
     
    Description Superb view of the Dutch city of Gouda. From volume III of Braun and Hogenberg's 'Civitates Orbis Terrarum', the first collection of town plans. Condition: Original old colouring! narrow margin.. Size 48 by 18cm. Framed
     Condition Condition: Original old colouring! narrow margin. Size 48 by 18cm. Framed.
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    DAP0161 Mercator Frisia Occidentalis 1585

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    Author / Publisher Mercator  / 1585
    Title Frisia Occidentalis
     
    Description This uncoloured map covers GRONINGEN, FRIESLAND and DRENTHE . Map in fine condition. Click on the photo and use "<" button under the photo to see additional photos
     Condition Fine condition
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