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DAP0175 Magnificent Dutch 1688 bible in tortoise binding with silver locks
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Author / Publisher 1) Dordtrecht Hendrick en Jacob Keur 1688 2) H. Brandt, D. Onder de Linden  P Schouten etc. 1775
Title  Dutch 1688 bible in tortoise binding with silver locks. The book contains: 1) Biblia Dat is de gantsche H. Schrifture vervattende alle de canonijke boeken des ouden en nieuwe testaments.  Published Dordtrecht for Hendrick en Jacob Keur. 2) Het boek der psalmen nevens de gezangen bij de hervormde kerk van Nederland in gebruik amsterdam  1773 By H. Brandt, D. Onder de Linden  P Schouten etc. 1775 with many pages of muscial scores. The pslams problably replaced an earlier set of psalms.
 
Description Early tortoise and silver binding. Size 9cm by 14cm and 5cm thick. The silver locks and hinges and the tortoise are typical of the 1670to 1700 period. Probably the psalms have been replaced by a more modern version in 1775.  Condition: front cover: fine; The hinge on the top of the frontcover is to connect a (silver) chain or cord. Each of the locks and hinges contains silvermarks.
 Condition This 17th century tortoise and silver (schildpad en zilver) bookbinding  for the dutch 1688 Statenbijbel is in very good condition.  The psalms have been replaced by those issued in 1773. There is a tiny (unimportant) hairline in the tortoise of the spine. There are multiple silversmith marks on the hinges (has design of a fishtail? and a head ( A fish or a dolphin??) see photo.
 References  References: for the design of the silver hinges/locks  and the tortoise see: Zondags Zilver by Bernard van Noordwijk page 171 (binding on a Tora similar to ours owned by the Koninklijke Bibliotheek). Tortoise was introduced during the second half of the 17th century (see Storm van Leeuwen), therefore this is an early example of this type of binding..

DAP0224 Famous large folio book on the invention of the hose pump by van der Heiden Amsterdam 1735. With many very fine, technically accurate and fascinating prints. A firefighting classic! Extremely rare!

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Author / Publisher  Jan van der Heiden / t'Amsterdam, gedrukt voor de erfgenaamen van Jan vander Heiden 1735
Title Beschryving der nieuwlyks uitgevonden en geoctrojeerde slang-brand-spuiten en haare wyze van brand-blussen, tegenwoordig binnen Amsterdam in gebruik zijnde. Behelzende wijders aanwijzing van 't verschil tusschen haare uitwerking, en die van d'oude blus-gereedschappen en spuiten; zo uit de werktuigen zelve, als uit de blussing der branden, welke binnen deeze stad, onder 't gebruik van beyde, zyn voorgevallen. : Nevens beschrijving der brand-ordres van de stad Amsterdam. / Door der zelver inventeur Jan vander Heiden en Jan vander Heiden de jonge, generale brandmeesters der stad Amsterdam Beschryving der brand-ordres van de stad Amsterdam
 
Description  Extremely rare and beautiful book on the invention of the fire engine by van der Heiden. He was an inventor, a very good painter and a fireman, this book brings out all his good qualities. After inventing the first method to provide efficient streetlighting he went on to invent the fire engine after experimenting for many years with different pumps. In this book he not only gives a detailed description of his invention  but also a chronicle of the most spectacular fires during his time as a fireman in Amsterdam. His descriptions are technically accurate but also very well describe the human drama involved in the fires. We are offering the extremely rare second and best edition on large paper. Contents: typographical title with vignet; on the blank reverse a large manuscript notation that this book was donated to the town of Rotterdam by Adolph Stover Coster as a present in 1864; Opdracht 4p; Privilege 2p; 50p Title with engraved vignette and 19 (of which 7 double page) engravingsthe 6 additional plates;one text page with an index to the extra plates.Size 46,5 by 28 cm (large folio).  Important innovative work on the use of fire-fighting equipment . Amsterdam, Heirs of Jan van der Heiden, 1735. Binding contemporary vellum. The book was written and the prints were produced by by the inventors Jan van der Heiden Sr. and Jr. (superintendent of the Amsterdam fire brigade) It describes and illustrates the use of the new fire-fighting equipment, invented, patented and manufactured by the Van der Heidens. The developed and enhanced a pumping system to get the water direclty out of the canal without using manual hosing. The new invention was much admired all over Europe, and was introduced into England under the reign of William and Mary. The first edition of the work was published in 1690, but the present second edition is much preferred as it contains an added section with 6 full-page plates, of which four show demonstrations with the improved fire-engine. The fine and spectacular plates show the most destructive fires at Amsterdam between 1652 and 1684, the fires before 1672 being fought with the old fire-engines, and those after 1672 being fought with the Van der Heyden equipment, some plates also showing the old and the new apparatus working together for comparison. Several plates also show burnt-out buildings to illustrate how much less damage was done when the new equipment had been used. Plate 15 shows the huge fire in the famous publishing establishment of Blaeu.  Click on the photo and use "<" button below to see all the photos!
 Condition Complete, original vellum binding. The vellum binding is a bit dirty and there are a few small cracks. Internally there are a few tiny marginal tears. Overall a very good complete copy in original binding of this extremely rare and facinating book.
 References  Bierens de Haan 2055. Vgl. Lipperheide Pa 12. Wurzbach I, 685. Thieme-Becker XVII, 22. Graesse II, 230. ;Becker p. 385; Stipriaan Het volle Leven p 249; F.M. 2301 The second edition of this firefighting classic, intoridcing the hosepump.

DAP0263 Extremely rare broadside in French and Dutch by Jan van der Heide on firefighting. Afbeeldinghe van de Nieu geinventeerde en geoctroyeerde Slang-Brandspuyten; Dessein des Pompes a Boyaux
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Author / Publisher  Jan van der Heiden (1637-1712) ; Jan van der Heyde ; Jan van der Heyden / Amsterdam  approx. 1677-1690
Title Dessein des Pompes a Boyaux. Afbeeldinghe van de Nieu geinventeerde en geoctroyeerde Slang-Brandspuyten. Vertoonende des selfs Figuur en manier van gebruyck. Nieuwelyck uytgevonden, in Practyck gebragt, en naar alle gelegenheeden van Plaats en Waateren bequaamelyk geschikt door Jan vander Heyde, en Jan vander heyde [sic] de Jonge, Generaale Brand Meesters der Stad Amsterdam
 
Description Very rare broadside in Dutch and French regarding new inventions for fire-fighting. After inventing a new method for street-lighting Jan van der Heiden focused on improving the technology and methods for fighting fires resulting in several spectacular inventions that were patented in 1677. The name van der Heide is spelled in different ways: Heiden, Heyden and Heyde. Jan van der Heiden junior became the head of the fire-brigade in Amsterdam. In 1690 van der Heiden Jr and Sr published the famous book on fire-pumps/ engines/ hoses with the title "Beschryving der nieuwlyks uitgevonden en geoctrojeerde slang-brand-spuiten en haare wyze van brand-blussen", the book also contains an overview and illustrations of the most important fires that happened in Amsterdam. This broadside predates the publication of the book!!  Large broadside, totally measuring 59x46 cm. (leaf), the upper half consisting of an etching (29,5x45 cm.) showing fire fighting operations in an Amsterdam or Alkmaar setting w. engraved title in Dutch and French, with a strip (6,3x45 cm.) with engraved explanatory text (in Dutch and French) and 4 small engravings, the lower half with 4 columns letterpress in Dutch and French (2 columns each) without address. The three prints below the main print show how the pump can be used for ship-fires, spraying the garden and a small pump for private use.Click on the photo and use "<" button under the photo to see additional photos
 Condition Condition: The print is layed down, has a small pinhole but is otherwise complete with a narrow margin. Overall the print is in good condition. EU buyers to add VAT / BTW to the price.
 References   F.Muller. 2301,30c, 2nd state: Probably showing a fire in the town of Alkmaar or in Amsterdam

DAP0208 1732 Kaempfer Scheuchzer Histoire naturelle, civile et ecclésiastique de l'empire du JaponOne of the most important and earliest works on Japan,
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Author / Publisher Engelbert Kaempfer Jean-Gaspar Scheuchzer / Amsterdam, Herman Uytwerf, 1732
Print Title Histoire naturelle, civile et ecclésiastique de l'empire du Japon
 
Description  One of the most important and earliest works on Japan, one finds accurate descriptions of the country's fauna and flora, as of the major cities such as Nagasaki or Edo (now Tokyo). Rare first octavo ( 8vo) edition in three volumes. The physician and scientist Kaempfer (1651-1716) embarked on a numer of voyages. . In 1690 he joined the Dutch East India Company embassy to Japan as a physician, remaining in Nagasaki for two years, where 'he made a profound study of Japanese history, geography, customs, and flora' (DSB VII, p. 204), and visiting Tokyo twice.  The account was translated into English as The History of Japan (London: 1727-1728), and the French translation appeared the following year; the work was for more than a century the chief source of Western knowledge of Japan. It contains the first biography of Kaempfer, an account of his journey, a history and description of Japan and its fauna, a description of Nagasaki and Deshima; a report on two embassies to Edo [Tokyo] with a description of the cities which were visited on the way; and six appendices, on tea, Japanese paper, acupuncture moxa, ambergris, and Japan's seclusion policy' (op. cit., VII, p. 205).  Size 10 by 17cm .Contents 3 vol. in-12, [2]-LXX-[2]-312, [6]-416, [4]-379-[17] p. with 13 large (several 40 by 40cm) multiple folding plans and maps. Click on the photo and use "<" button under the photo to see additional photos.
 Condition Very pretty contemporary full leather bindings.  Volume 2 has one tiny wormhole in the beginning of the book. Volume 3 has minor waterstaining on the lowerpart of some pages.The binding is sound. The book is complete. All the maps and plans are in good condition. Overall a good copy of a very  important and rare book on Japan.
 References Landwehr VOC 533.; Cordier, Bibl. japonica, 416-417 ; Tiele, 585; Alt-Japan-Katalog 714. - Graesse IV.1. - Vgl. Cat. Nederl. Histor. Scheepvart Mus. 233 u. Cox I. 332 f.: "The most authoritative account of that country published at that time."

DAP0285 Head of a woman, portrait of Jan Sluijters wife Greet Sluijters van Cooten. Very fine and very rare litho (in black) in proof state from around 1911 by Jan Sluijters one of Hollands best painters.
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Title Head of a woman, portrait of Jan Sluijters wife Greet Sluijters van Cooten. Very fine and rare litho in proof state by Jan Sluijters
Description Extremely rare proof in black color of this lithograph by Jan Sluijters dating around 1914 .  Sluijters was clearly experimenting with different colors. The Litho (in a different color) and with text below was later used as for an art magazine (with text below)  in a different color and with very much poorer images.  Size 36,3 by 27,0.
Condition Cut very close to the image. Old fold but hardly visible. Top of print fixed to board. on the back a few small remains from framing. Overall an extremely rare lithograph in proof state by one of the best dutch painters form his most creative working period. This lithograph is the most clear image of this print I have seen, but with a few minor imperfections. Great item for framing looks stunning
References For another example (but in a different crayon like color) of one of these rare proofs  see the Bubb Kuyper Auction Dutch Graphic art 1850-1950 the collection "phillip J" June 1 2001 Haarlem Lot 2180 (for 1400 guilders = 650 euro's)  Information supplied on passepartout: Purchased 7 oct 1981 Amsterdam Lomanstraat 99  (The old studio of Jan Sluijters). The only remaining copy of the lithograph of mrs. Greet Sluijters van Cooten the second wife of J.S. . According prof. Jacob Kuyper-Sluijters from around 1914.

DAP0004 Important and beautiful Dutch Herbal: CRUYDT-BOECK BY DODONAEUS 1608. He is the founder of the Hortus Botanicus in Leiden that still exists.
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 Author / Publisher Dodonaeus / Plantijn  van Ravelingen Leiden 1608
BookTitle Cruydt-Boeck 1608 volgens sijne laetste verbeteringe. Met Bijvoegsels achter elck Capittel, uit verscheyden Cruydtbeschrijvers: Item in 't laetste een Beschrijvinge vande Indiaensche Gewassen, meest getrocken uit de schriften van Carolus
 
Description  This book is effectively the Dutch translation of the "Stirpium Historiae Pemptades"  which is Dodonaeus best and last work. Has very old owner entries from: Everdingy antwerp 1628 and from Balthasaris Lydij. The book begins with a fine frontispiece with a view into a fine garden (the Leiden Hortus Botanicus) seen through an architectural gate richly decorated with fruits and plants and 2 medaillon portraits of Dodonaeus and Clusius below, by Willem Isaakz. Swanenburg, and approx. 1470 woodcuts of herbs in text. (8), 1580, (80) pp. Folio Size 24 by 36cm. First edition of this monumental Dutch herbal. The "Cruydt-Boeck", not to be confused with the "Cruydeboeck" first published in 1554, was de facto a translation in Dutch of the "Stirpium Historiae Pemptades Sex, Libri XXX", first published by Plantin at Antwerp in 1583. The "Stirpium" represents Dodonaeus' best and last great work: a monumental botanical study, divided into 6 large sections, each containing 5 books, with classification of the plants in 26 groups which was far superior to all his former classifications. To this translation Joost van Ravelingen, the translator, added considerably. After each chapter he inserted, in smaller print, additional information on the virtue of the plant taken from the "Cruydeboeck" if not present in the "Stirpium", and new information or descriptions of new plants taken from the work of other authors, like C. Clusius, Math. de Lobel, etc. At the end Joost van Ravelingen added a whole new part on exotic plants taken from the works of Clusius, Garcia da Orta (Horta, or de la Huerta), Nic. Monardes, Chr. Acosta, etc. The woodcut illustrations are for the greater part the same as in the "Stirpium", the woodblocks evidently having been taken over by the Plantin House at Leyden, but there were several alterations made and some replacements, while 25 new woodcuts of new plants were added, not counting the 52 new woodcuts in the extra supplement on exotic plants from Asia and America. Rembert Dodoens, Latin Dodonaeus (Malines 1517-1585), was the first great botanist of the Netherlands. Click on the photo and use "<" button under the photo to see additional photos.
 Condition  Book: Tooled 19thC calf over wooden boards, raised bands on spine. Book has some minor worming (three or four tiny pin holes through several pages) some minor browning (as always). A good copy of a rare and desirable book that gives the impression of not having been used during the last 400 years.
 References  References: Nissen 518; Pritzel 2345; Bib Belg II 220-222; Van Meerbeeck 277-278

DAP0243 Pieter Post and Pier Nolpe : Begraeffenisse van syne hoogheyt Frederick Henrick (funeral ceremonie / procession)

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Author / Publisher Pieter Post (1608-1669) and Pieter Nolpe / Amsterdam Nikolaes Ravesteyn 1651
Title Begraeffenisse van syne hoogheyt Frederick Henrick, by der gratien Gods prince van Orange, ... / gheteeckent en uytghegh. door Pieter Post; en ghesneden door Pieter Nolpe
 
Description Prince Frederik Hendrik (son of William of Orange) died in 1647. The book contains 40 pages of Dutch text (including the title) with the names of the dignitaries followed by 30 double page engravings showing  the  funeral procession engraved by Pieter Nolpe after the designs of the famous architect  Pieter Post. Only two copies in the NCC. Size 33 by 44 cm. Full vellum with some gilding (square with crown on each corner).  Restored split in bottom part of the back of the binding. Click on the photo and use "<" button under the photo to see additional photos
 Condition  Condition good
 References   Landwehr ( Splendid Ceremonies) 114;Lipperheide: Katalog der...Kostumbibliothek, 2666

DAP0202 Rare and beautiful 18th century sharkskin notebook with gilded silver ornaments and with writing pen of gilded silver. On the front and back the arms of the town of Rotterdam
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18th century sharkskin notebook with gilded silver ornaments and gilded silver writing pen and includes the arms of the town of Rotterdam on the fornt and back.

18e eeuws notitieboek van Roggenhuid / haaieleer met vergulde zilveren appliques en wapen van Rotterdam

 
Description Extremely rare Dutch 18th century notebook with "sharkskin binding" and gilded silver furniture (=ornaments), gilded hinges and gilded writing pin. Sharksin bindings have only been used for bibles, almanacs and note books.  Books in sharskin bindings and with silver fittings were luxuruous gifts e.g. from a town, a province or the national government. The book contains the arms of the town of Rotterdam. The writing pen can be unscrewed (which is also very unusual). The pin is used to close the book and when removed can be used for writing.  The text can later be wiped off again. The spine is also unusual: It is flat (no raised cords) and there are no lines on the spine however there are four flower ornaments from gilded silver. No identifiable silvermarks have yet been found, however the book and silver work can be dated 18th century. The silver ornaments are of very fine quality. Research into sharkskin bindings has shown that the leather is not from a shark but it is from an animal and has probably been processed one way order e.g. by letting seeds germinate in the leather.. (note: As a collector of eastern arms I have seen the same type of leather on some Persian gun powderboxes from the 18th century.) Size 13 by 7,5cm. Click on the photo and use "<" button below to see all the photos!
 Condition Fine condition. Internal notebook has been replaced over time.
 References Storm van Leeuwen Dutch decorated bookbinding in the 18th century.Volume Iib page 1221-1230

DAP0018 Beschrijving en Afbeeldingen van de beste Soorten van Appelen en Peeren 1790, with great coloured illustrations!

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Author / Publisher Johan Knoop / Allart, Holtrop, de Leeuw en Krap Amsterdam and Dordrecht 1790 .
Print Title Beschrijving en Afbeeldingen van de beste Soorten van Appelen en Peeren / Beschrijving van Vruchtboomen en Vruchten / Beschrijving van Plantagie-Gewassen
 
Description  Knoop's celebrated Pomologia, with its fine plates illustrating numerous varieties of apples and pears, became the most popular treatise on Pomology in the eighteenth century and, along with two later works, went through several editions and translations".  3 parts in 1 volume. With 39 coloured engravings. 4 lvs., pp. 36; 2 lvs., pp. 70, 1 blank, 2 lvs., pp. 87, 2 lvs.  size: 34 x 21 cm. Second editions of Knoop’s 1758 Pomologia and 1763 Fructologia, together with an alphabetical guide to trees and plants for use in landscape architecture. The prints in the 1790 edition are larger than in the earlier edition. Johann Hermann Knoop (1700-1769) was head gardener to the Dowager Princess of Orange at Marienburg, near Leeuwarden. . Click on the photo and use "<" button under the photo to see  25 photos of this book with its beautiful coloured illustrations.
 Condition Neat, but later calf binding. No library stamps. Uncut pages, a bit of wear but overall a good copy with beautiful colours. 
 References Bibliographical reference: Nissen BBI, 1077-78; Pritzel 4754; de Belder 191 on the 1758 1st ed. Raphael, An Oak Spring Pomona, 48; S. Martini, Geschichte der Pomologie p. 59 Landwehr Dutch books with coloured plates 89 & 93

DAP0196 Very fine dutch master drawing from around 1720
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Title No title. But the biblical scene probably depicting the promise of Isaac.
 
Description

Drawing style and the dutch watermark suggest the drawing was made in Holland around 1700. The drawing contains very fine detail, press the left button to see the beautiful drawing in more detail.

The magnificent drawing shows probably a biblical scene: First book Moses chapter 18.  the three strangers on the right predict to Abraham the birth of his son (Isaac) to be given birth by Sarah. Sarah is shown on the left behind a tree.

Size 23,9 x 19,6 cm

The paper contains a Dutch water mark: Pro Patriae + Lion with sword in the dutch garden (Watermark from around 1700). Click on the photo and use "<" button under the photo to see additional photos

 Condition Vague remain of old fold. Overall fine condition.
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DAP0187 Pub. Ovidius Nazoos Herscheppinge in Nederduitsch dicht vertaelt door J. Vondel (very rare and beautiful large folio edition, with illustrations by famous artists)
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Author / Publisher Vondel, Ovidius Naso Nasoos / Amsterdam by P en J Blaeu, J en G Janssonius, R. and J. Wetstein and W. Smith, 1703
Title Pub. Ovidius Nazoos Herscheppinge in Nederduitsch dicht vertaelt door J. Vondel Verrijkt met de historische, zede en Staatkundige aenmerkingen van den Heere Pieter du ryer Lidt der Fransche Akademie nu eerst vertaelt en in 't licht gegeven 
 
Description A magnificent and very rare edition of the Metamorphosis in large portfolio and with magnificent illustrations.  The Latin text of Ovidius has been translated beautifully into dutch by Vondel. Two parts in one vol. Contents[16], 538, [6] p., engraved frontispiece. 2 title-vignettes, 1 vignette, 124 third-p. ills. and 3 plates with 2 ills. each after LEBRUN, PICART, PUNT a.o. by BOUCHE, FOLKEMA, VAN GUNST, WANDELAAR a.o.  This includes the second part with it's own title page: Paris Oordeel Tafelspel door P.C. Hooft Drost van Muiden.Contemporary full stamped  vellum binding.   Size 29 by 46,5 cm. Click on the photo and use "<" button under the photo to see additional photos
 Condition Large folio. Vellum on top and bottom of spine a bit split. Internally in perfect condition. Overall a very good copy of a magnificent book
 References Unger p714

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

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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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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DAP0113 Calligraphy: Magnificent calligraphic print including a piece of micro calligraphy
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Author / Publisher Monogram-mist L.M.  Dutch 17th century
Print Title  Calli graphical print including a piece of micro-calligraphy
 
Description Magnificent calligraphic print including a fascinating piece of micro-calligraphy: In a circle of approx 1 cm  the lord's prayer in Dutch  (onze Vader) has been engraved in 16 lines. The illustration consists of an allegory with 2 putti, 4 books and globus cruciger). engraving 13 by 9,7 cm The monogram is written on the two books.
 Condition Very good. Inside the plate-mark of the print there is a tiny pinhole. Outside plate-mark there are three more tiny pinholes.
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Ton Croiset van Uchelen Vive la Plume page 53-55 (on micro calligraphy)

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

DAP0152 F. Bloemaert De twaalf Maanden des Iaars (The twelve months of the year ) Extremely rare set of 12 prints
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Author / Publisher F. Bloemaert (1610-1669) / Amsterdam Danckerts around 1700
Title De twaalf Maanden des Iaars. Book with 12 original engravings by Bloemaert, each reflecting one of the months of the year.
 
Description 12 very rare and fine engravings reflecting the months  of the year by the famous artist Bloemaert. The size of the book is 19 by 28cm. The actual prints are roughly 16,5 by 11,8 cm. Bound in simple binding with marbled paper boards and a linnen back. The watermark in the paper is the standard Propatria dating from around 1700.   A very rare set of prints. Click on the photo and use "<" button under the photo to see additional photos.
 Condition Frontpage reattached. Otherwise good in simple binding. Overall a very set of fine prints in good condition.
 References  Hollstein 249-261

DAP0039 CONTES et NOUVELLES Famous and and very beautiful pirate copy with splendid illustrations!

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La Fontaine / Unknown probably amsterdam  1777 

Book Title CONTES et NOUVELLES
 
Description Famous pirate copy of the famous 1762 Paris (Fermiers-Generaux) edition, with the unforgettable Eisen plates re-engraved in reverse and with new tailpieces. 2 vols., 8vo. 83 engraved plates after drawings by Charles Eisen, 44 engraved vignettes. a2-a7, A1-N4, *1-[8*]; a1-a3, A1-[S8]. xiv, 200, 13 [1]f. ; vii, 284 pp.  Size:20,5 by 13cm. Click on the photo and use "<" button under the photo to see additional photos.
 Condition Green half leather, gilt spines. Bookplates. Some light rubbing to spines and extremities else very good, with clean plates and text.
 References Reference: Cohen-de Ricci 571-72; Rochambeau 90

DAP0259 'S Gravenhage, zijne voornaamste gebouwen en schoonste gezigten Rare book on the Hague with great colour Litho's. The fine litho´s are the best prints of The Hague during teh 19th century!

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Author / Publisher  T. van Westrheene Wz / 's Gravenhage H.L. van Hoogstraten
Title  'S Gravenhage, zijne voornaamste gebouwen en schoonste gezigten : pracht-album in 20 fraaije, naar de natuur geteekende platen, met bijschriften / door T. van Westhreene, Wz
 
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Extremely rare issue of the most important book of the Hague during the middle of the 19th century. Contains great colour lithos. In-4°, Contents viii, 76 (20)  pp. With 20 out of text chromolitho's by Bos, printed byj Trap. 'New Issue'. The book was previously issued under the name De residentie in af beeldingen 1858 (that edition is also rare and desirable). The very fine and large litho's in this book are highly collectible fetching high prices. Click on the photo and use "<" button under the photo to see additional photos.

 Condition  Size 29cm. Original green linnen publishers binding. Some small tears in the spine. A few very light spots mostly outside the plates. . These spots are normal with this aprticular book. Binding loosening, ideally should be rebound. Overall a good and complete copy of a very rare book in the original binding. The very fine plates are in very good condition. 
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DAP0183 De Brune Emblemata of Zinne-werck. One of the most beautiful emblem books of the early 17th century.
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Author / Publisher Johan De Brune de oude / Amsterdam : Jan Evertsen Kloppenburch 1624
Title Johannis de Brunes I.C. Emblemata of Zinne-werck : voorghestelt, in beelden, ghedichten, en breeder uijt-legginghen,tot uijt-druckinghe, en verbeteringhe van verscheijden feijlen onser eeuwe
 
Description The illustrations of this famous emblem book reflect daily life in the Netherlands during the early 17th century.Rare first edition.  The very beautiful and fascinating illustrations are engraved by Cr. le Blon, J. Gelle, A. Poel, W. Passe and J. Swelinck after Adriaan van de Venne (the best illustrator of the "Golden Age" of Dutch book-illustration).This first edition of ths famous emblem book is even more rare than the 1660 editions. Click on the photo and use "<" button under the photo to see additional photos
 Condition Frontispiece laid down. Water-stained. Still an acceptable copy of a rare, important and very beautiful emblem-book Internal binding sound.  A very plain half leather binding  . Contents (10 p) 360 p Size 17 by 22 cm. EU buyers to add 6% VAT / BTW to the price
 References Landwehr, Emblem and fable books Low C. 86 Meertens p. 308 e.v. - Landwehr 32a  De Vries, Nederl. Emblemata. No. 115