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Carolus Dei Gratia Angliae, Scotiae, Franciae et Hibernia. Rex. Text in Latin below image. Portrait of King Charles I by Silkman after a portrait by Anthony Van Dyck.
1649
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Carolus II. D.G. Magnae Brittaniae, Franciae et Hiberniae Rex, etc. Natus Ao 1630 Hanc Maiestatis suae Effigiem ab Antonio van Dycke Equite sic depictam, Humillimus Cliens Wenceslaus Hollar Boh: Aqua forti aeri insculpsit Dedicavit Consecravtque Anno 1649
1649
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Portrait of a naval officer, 1649. A portrait of a young officer in the Parliamentary Navy dating from about 1649. He is shown half-length to right in a black silk doublet with a small white collar and a slashed sleeve. His right gloved hand points toward
1649
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Richard Deane, 1610-53, General-at-Sea. Oval miniature in watercolour in an oval glazed gilt metal frame, with a scratched inscription on the reverse 'Admiral Dean 1649'. There is also a larger oval lacquered and moulded wooden frame (detached,
inscribed 1649
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Serenisimus Princeps, Carolus D: G: Angliae, Scotiae, & Hiberniae, Rex, etc. Technique includes engraving.
1649
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[Kinsale]. Bound sheet. Col. ms. Medium: Laid on linen. Additional Places: Ireland. Contents Note: Key to features of the town and fortifications, including the new line. From volume eight, Maps of Ireland, of the Dartmouth collection of maps and plans, c
1649
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Carolus II. Mag. Brit. et Hiberniae Rex. Print
1650
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Coche de Bruxelles. Anvers. Convoy de Malines. Plate 8 'Grands vaisseau' Hollar. Bound with PAD0323-PAD0330, PAD0332-PAD0335.
1650
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Counter commemorating the naval events in the Levant, 1647. Counter commemorating the naval events in the Levant, 1647. Obverse: St Mark seated (left), handing the sacred flag to the Doge kneeling (right). Legend: 'S . M . VEN . FRANC . MOLINO . DVX
1650
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Des Chaloupes telle est la forme et l'equipage que les pescheurs Flamans appellent des Boyers. Plate 9 'Grands vaisseau' Hollar. Bound with PAD0323-PAD0331, PAD0333-PAD0335.
1650
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Elizabeth Castle in Jarsey. Mounted with PAD6859-PAD6861.
1650
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Est ce un chasteau mouvant est ce une citadelle. Bound with PAD0323-PAD0326, PAD0328-PAD0335.
1650
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Fregates. Bound with PAD0323-PAD0333, PAD0335.
1650
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Medal commemorating Admiral César, Duc de Vendôme (1594-1665). Medal commemorating Admiral César, Duc de Vendôme (1594-1665). Obverse: Bust of Admiral the Duc de Vendôme with long hair, in a collar and armour, mantled (rig
1650
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Naval reward medal commemorating the service against six ships, 1650. Medal commemorating service against six ships, 1650. Obverse: An anchor encircled by a waving rope; hanging from the beam the arms of St George's cross for England and a harp for
1650
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Naval reward medal. Naval reward medal. Obverse: Within a cable of curving design, an anchor with two shields hung from the stock, bearing the arms of the St George cross (left) for England and a harp (right) for Ireland. Legend: 'MERUISTI'. (Th
1650
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Navire de Guerre. Bound with PAD0323-PAD0327, PAD0329-PAD0335.
1650
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Navire de Marchandz des Indes Orientales and Navires de guerre. Bound with PAD0323-PAD0324, PAD0326-PAD0335.
1650
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Navires de guerre. Bound with PAD0323-PAD0325, PAD0327-PAD0335.
1650
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Navires des Indes Occidentales. Bound with PAD0323-PAD0329, PAD0331-PAD0335.
1650
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Navires des Marchandz des Indes Occidentales. Bound with PAD0323-PAD0334.
1650
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Navires des marchandz qui vont aux Indes Orientales. Bound with PAD0323-PAD0328, PAD0330-PAD0335.
1650
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Navires des Marchandz. Bound with PAD0323-PAD0332, PAD0334-PAD0335.
1650
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Plusieurs fortes des grandz vaisseaux desseignez en diuers lieux au naturel. Plate 1 'Grands vaisseau' Hollar. Bound with PAD0323, PAD0325-PAD0335.
1650
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Polus Antarcticus. Ioannes Ianssonius excudit.. Single sheet. Hand coloured engraving. Polar projection. Decorated with ethnographic scenes in the corners. This is the third state of the Polus Antarcticus map, with Dutch text verso: Description of the Sou
1650
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[Atlantic Ocean 5 degrees south to 57 degrees north]. 2 sheets joined. Coloured manuscript drawn on two sheets of vellum, mounted on four hinged oak boards each 71 x 24.5cm. The scale is in English leagues. The chart contains two latitude bars. Outlines a
1650
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[world]. The sheet is a composite of eight sections numbered G201:1/11A - H. Engraving, pasted onto card. Scale: [circa1:35,000,000]. Cylindrical projection, borders graduated for latitude and longitude, rhumb lines. Pictorial borders at top and bottom
1650
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[world]. The sheet is a composite of eight sections numbered G201:1/11A - H. Engraving, pasted onto card. Scale: [circa1:35,000,000]. Cylindrical projection, borders graduated for latitude and longitude, rhumb lines. Pictorial borders at top and bottom
1650
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[world]. The sheet is a composite of eight sections numbered G201:1/11A - H. Engraving, pasted onto card. Scale: [circa1:35,000,000]. Cylindrical projection, borders graduated for latitude and longitude, rhumb lines. Pictorial borders at top and bottom
1650
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[world]. The sheet is a composite of eight sections. Engraving, pasted onto card. Scale: [circa1:35,000,000]. Cylindrical projection, borders graduated for latitude and longitude, rhumb lines. Pictorial borders at top and bottom illustrate events from D
1650
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[world]. The sheet is a composite of eight sections. Engraving, pasted onto card. Scale: [circa1:35,000,000]. Cylindrical projection, borders graduated for latitude and longitude, rhumb lines. Pictorial borders at top and bottom illustrate events from D
1650
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[world]. The sheet is a composite of eight sections. Engraving, pasted onto card. Scale: [circa1:35,000,000]. Cylindrical projection, borders graduated for latitude and longitude, rhumb lines. Pictorial borders at top and bottom illustrate events from D
1650
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[world]. The sheet is a composite of eight sections. Engraving, pasted onto card. Scale: [circa1:35,000,000]. Cylindrical projection, borders graduated for latitude and longitude, rhumb lines. Pictorial borders at top and bottom illustrate events from D
1650
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[world]. The sheet is a composite of eight sections. Engraving, pasted onto card. Scale: [circa1:35,000,000]. Cylindrical projection, borders graduated for latitude and longitude, rhumb lines. Pictorial borders at top and bottom illustrate events from D
1650
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Insulae Melitae vulgo Malte nova et accurata descriptio. Single sheet. Hand col. engr. Cartographic Note: North at 315 degrees. Ungraduated. Contents Note: Inset: Valetta. French text verso.
a.1650
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Robert Blake,1599 - 1657, General at Sea. Oval miniature in watercolour, in an oval silver suspension frame with foliate decoration round the inner rims, front and back. It has a coiled metal mount for the suspension ring and ribbon, which is similar to t
early 1650s
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A Dutch man-of-war. Oil painting (framed)
1651
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A Dutch Merchant Ship Running Between Rocks in Rough Weather. A merchant ship is shown in stormy weather passing between rocks. She is in starboard-bow view before the wind and her fore and main topsails are neatly furled against the storm. She flies a Du
1651
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Counter commemorating the Battle of Paros, 1651. Counter commemorating the Battle of Paros, 1651. Obverse: St Mark seated (left), handing the sacred flag to the Doge kneeling (right). Legend: 'S . M . VENET . FRANC . MOLINO . D.' Reverse: A flee
1651
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Elizabeth Castell in Jarsey. Mounted with PAD6854-PAD6856.
1651
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Franciscus Van Den Wyngarde Chaleographus. Technique includes engraving.
1651
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Men in a boat with two Dutch ships nearby. Painting.
1651
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Two Vessels by the Shore at Day Break. Cappelle was a wealthy Amsterdam dyer who became a marine and landscape painter by teaching himself to paint during his spare time. His paintings usually show calm rivers or seas, a limpid quality of light, and a del
1651
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[North east Atlantic, with the coasts of northern Europe, Iceland and Greenland]. 2 sheets joined. Coloured manuscript, drawn on vellum, mounted on four hinged wooden boards each 21.5 x 87.5cm. A few soundings are shown in the North Sea.
1651
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Two signatures of Oliver Cromwell 19th October 1651 & 11th August 1657. 2. Oliver Cromwell's House Whitehall. Four small plates.; Mounted on sheet with PAI8825, PAI8827-PAI8828.
1650s
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Bristol farthing token. Bristol farthing token. Obverse: Inscription, 'C.B. 1652'. Legend: 'A . BRISTOLL . FARTHING'. Reverse: Port broadside partial view of a three-masted ship under sail and a fort. Legend: '. THE . ARMES . OF .
1652
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Counter commemorating Admiral César, Duc de Vendôme (1594-1665). Counter commemorating Admiral César, Duc de Vendôme (1594-1665). Obverse: Bust of Admiral the Duc de Vendôme, with long hair, in a lace collar and mantle wit
1652
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Men in a Boat Near Two Dutch Ships. Two Dutchmen-of-war are shown at anchor, the ship on the right is shown in broadside view, and the ship on the left is seen from the starboard quarter. There are four figures on the shore in the foreground. One man seat
1652
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Redout van Willemstadt. Print.
1652
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Shipping off a Dutch Pier. A Dutch man-of-war is lying off a harbour to the left in port-bow view and calm conditions, and the masts of other ships are visible in the distance. A jetty is shown on the right in the foreground, together with three figures.
1652
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Token. Token. Obverse: Port broadside view of a three-masted ship. Legend: 'EDWARD . HOPE'. Reverse: An anchor. Legend: 'OF . THE . DEVIZES'.
1652
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Zee Schlach voor Duynkerchen Door Marten H Tromp Anno 1638. Technique includes engraving.; Folio 34.
1652
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A Mapp of the Cape of Goodhope with its true situation. Betwixt page 184 & 185.
1653
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Counter commemorating Admiral Louis Foucault de St Germain (1616-1659). Counter commemorating Admiral Louis Foucault de St Germain (1616-1659). Obverse: The arms of Admiral de St Germain, a coronet above, upon two crossed anchors and batons. Reverse: Two
1653
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Counter commemorating the Battle of the Texel and the death of Admiral Tromp, 1653. Counter commemorating the Battle of the Texel and the death of Admiral Maarten Harpertszoon Tromp, 1653. Obverse: Bust of Admiral Tromp in a collar with order of St Michae
1653
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Counter commemorating the Battle of the Texel and the death of Admiral Tromp, 1653. Counter commemorating the Battle of the Texel and the death of Admiral Maarten Harpertszoon Tromp, 1653. Obverse: Bust of Admiral Tromp in a collar with the order of St Mi
1653
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Counter commemorating the capture of Dunkirk and Barcelona, 1653. Counter commemorating the capture of Dunkirk and Barcelona, 1653. Obverse: Bust of King Philip IV in armour, a collar and mantle (right). Legend: '. PHIL . IIII . D . G . HIS . ET . IN
1653
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Hispanola. Made by Nicholas Comberford in Ratcliffe anno 1653. Single sheet. Col. ms. Medium: Vellum mounted on two hinged boards each 47 x 45.5cm. Scale: [ca. 1:900 000 (bar)]. Cartographic Note: Ungraduated. Latitude scale at west border. Distance scale
1653
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Medal commemorating the Battle of the Texel and the death of Admiral Tromp, 1653. Medal commemorating the Battle of the Texel and the death of Admiral Maarten Harpertszoon Tromp, 1653. Obverse: Bust of Admiral Tromp in a collar and doublet with orders (ne
1653
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Medal commemorating the Battle of the Texel and the death of Admiral Tromp, 1653. Medal commemorating the Battle of the Texel and the death of Admiral Maarten Harpertszoon Tromp, 1653. Obverse: Bust of Admiral Tromp in a collar and doublet with orders (ne
1653
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Medal commemorating the Battle of the Texel and the death of Admiral Tromp, 1653. Medal commemorating the Battle of the Texel and the death of Admiral Maarten Harpertszoon Tromp, 1653. Obverse: Bust of Admiral Tromp similar to the preceding against a diap
1653
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Medal commemorating the Battle of the Texel and the death of Admiral Tromp, 1653. Medal commemorating the Battle of the Texel and the death of Admiral Maarten HarpertszoonTromp, 1653. Obverse: Bust of Admiral Tromp (three-quarters) in a falling collar and
1653
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Medal commemorating the Battle of the Texel and the death of Admiral Tromp, 1653. Medal commemorating the Battle of the Texel and the death of Maarten Harpertzoon Tromp, 1653. Obverse: Bust of Admiral Tromp in a low collar doublet and order (three-quarter
1653
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Naval Reward Medal, 1653. Naval Reward Medal, 1653. Obverse: In high relief, of trophies, ships' masts, cannon, etc., an anchor with three shields, the St George's cross for England, St Andrew's for Scotland and a harp for Ireland. Reverse:
1653
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Naval reward medal. Gold chain awarded to William Penn (senior) by Parliament in 1653 with the related medal, the chain then being worth £100. According to the ODNB entry on Penn a further £30 followed but whether this was added as an addition
1653
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Naval reward medal. Gold naval reward medal. One of the few examples struck for senior flag officers. It is fitted with a gold chain. Obverse: An anchor, from the stock of which are suspended three united shields, bearing the St George's cross of Eng
1653
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Naval reward medal. Leather case for Naval reward medal and its chain. Has a green felt lining.
1653
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Naval reward medal. Naval reward medal believed to be the one presented to Captain William Haddock. Obverse: An anchor, from the stock of which are suspended three united shields, bearing the St George's cross of England, the St Andrew's of Scot
1653
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Naval reward medal. Naval reward medal. Obverse: An anchor, from the stock of which are suspended three united shields, bearing the St George's cross of England, the St Andrew's of Scotland and a harp for Ireland; the cable encircles the whole.
1653
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Naval reward medal. Naval reward medal. Obverse: An anchor, from the stock of which are suspended three united shields, bearing the St George's cross of England, the St Andrew's of Scotland, and a harp for Ireland; the cable encircles the whole.
1653
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Naval reward medal. Wooden fitted box for medal and gold chain.
1653
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The south end of Texel. The south end of Texel. Here, a coastline is depicted. An inlet called Mok is seen on the left, two beacons in the centre and the village of De Burg in the right distance. There are some high dunes in the right foreground.
1653
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Delineation Des erschreflihen... 1653. The inscription in German above the scene gives the title "The Terrible and Bloody Battle between the Dutch and the English which occurred on the 20th February 1654". The inscription in German below, flanke
24 Mar 1653
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Defeat of the Dutch fleet July 13 1653. By Admirals Blake & Monk. Technique includes etching.
Nov 1803
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The Battle of Scheveningen 31 July 1653: the last pass in the battle. The battle of Scheveningen was the last engagement of the First Anglo-Dutch War. The death of the Dutch commander-in-chief, Marten Tromp, early in the battle, led to confusion in the Du
1653
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The Battle of Scheveningen, 10 August 1653. The Battle of Scheveningen was the last battle of the First Anglo-Dutch War (1652–4). This grisaille or 'pen-painting' is one of two known grisailles of the Battle of Scheveningen, 10 August 1653
1655
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A Kaag Coming Ashore Near a Groyne with Ships and Vessels Under Sail Beyond. In this small painting, van de Velde portrays a sunny day on the Dutch coast. The distant landscape, visible on the left, may represent the island of Texel close to Den Helder, n
1654
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Dutch ships coming to anchor near the shore. Before arriving in England, van de Velde the Elder was known throughout Europe for his pen-painting, a rough translation of the Dutch term penschilderij. Combining the scale and subjects of oil painting with th
1654
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Medal commemorating the peace of Westminster, 1654. Medal commemorating the Peace of Westminster, 1654. Obverse: Britannia, with a harp on her knee, and Holland, with her lion at her feet, are holding up a cap of liberty. Legend: 'MENTIBUS UNITIS PRI
1654
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Medal commemorating the Peace of Westminster, 1654. Medal commemorating the Peace of Westminster, 1654. Obverse: Neptune driving his two-horsed car supported by tritons, having on his knees the shields of the Commonwealth and Holland. Legend: 'AMANTI
1654
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Medal commemorating the Peace of Westminster, 1654. Medal commemorating the Peace of Westminster, 1654. Obverse: Two armed figures of Britain and Holland holding flagged and capped spears which Peace (centre) is uniting. Legend: 'HIER BINT DE HEIL�
1654
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Pas caart van de Middelandsche Zee. Bound sheet. Hand col. engr. Scale: [ca. 1: (bar)]. Cartographic Note: Graduated for latitude only. Bar scales in Dutch miles, Spanish miles and English and French miles. Additional Places: Mediterranean. Contents Note:
1654
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Pas caart van Hispangien. Bound sheet. Hand col. engr. Scale: [ca. 1: (bar)]. Cartographic Note: North at 270 degrees. Graduated for latitude only. Bar scales in Dutch miles, Spanish miles and English and French miles. Additional Places: Spain, Portugal.
1654
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Pas-caart va't Canaal. Bound sheet. Hand col. engr. Scale: [ca. 1: (bar)]. Cartographic Note: North at 90 degrees. Graduated for latitude only. Bar scales in Dutch miles, Spanish miles and English and French miles. Additional Places: Britain and Engl
1654
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Pas-Caart van de Oost Zee, verthoonende Alle de ghelegentheyt tusschen 't Eylandt Rugen en Wyborg.. Bound sheet. Hand col. engr. Scale: [ca. 1: (bar)]. Cartographic Note: Graduated for latitude only. Bar scales in Dutch miles, Spanish miles and Engli
1654
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Pascaart van de Noort Zee verthoonende in zich alle de Custen en havens daer rontom gelegen.. Bound sheet. Hand col. engr. Scale: [ca. 1: (bar)]. Cartographic Note: North at 90 degrees. Graduated for latitude only. Bar scales in Dutch miles, Spanish miles
1654
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Pascaart van de zee-custen van Ruslant, Laplant, Finmarcken, Spitsbergen en Novazemla. Bound sheet. Hand col. engr. Scale: [ca. 1: (bar)]. Cartographic Note: Graduated for latitude only. Bar scales in Dutch miles, Spanish miles and English and French mile
1654
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Pascaert van Brasil van Rio de Maranhaon tot Rio de la Plata. Bound sheet. Hand col. engr. Scale: [ca. 1: (bar)]. Cartographic Note: North at 90 degrees. Graduated for latitude only. Bar scales in Dutch miles, Spanish miles and English and French miles. A
1654
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Pascaert van de Carybes, Nieu Neder landt, Brazil, de Flaemsche en Soute eylanden. Bound sheet. Hand col. engr. Scale: [ca. 1: (bar)]. Cartographic Note: North at 270 degrees. Graduated for latitude only. Bar scales in Dutch miles, Spanish miles and Engli
1654
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Pascaerte van Guinea en Angola, van R. de Gambia tot Cabo de Bona Esperanca. Bound sheet. Hand col. engr. Scale: [ca. 1: (bar)]. Cartographic Note: North at 270 degrees. Graduated for latitude only. Bar scales in Dutch miles, Spanish miles and English and
1654
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Pascaerte van Nieu Nederlant, Virginies, Nieu Englant en Nova Francia van C. of Fair tot C. Forchu. Bound sheet. Hand col. engr. Scale: [ca. 1: (bar)]. Cartographic Note: Graduated for latitude only. Bar scales in Dutch miles, Spanish miles and English an
1654
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Pascaerte van West Indien van de Caribes tot aen Golfo van Mexico. Bound sheet. Hand col. engr. Scale: [ca. 1: (bar)]. Cartographic Note: Graduated for latitude only. Bar scales in Dutch miles, Spanish miles and English and French miles. Additional Places
1654
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Paskaart om achter Yrlant om te zylen van Hitlant tot aen Heyssant. Bound sheet. Hand col. engr. Scale: [ca. 1: (bar)]. Cartographic Note: North at 90 degrees. Graduated for latitude only. Bar scales in Dutch miles, Spanish miles and English and French mi
1654
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Small English Ship ca.1650. Print
1654
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The Dutch ship Oosterwijk under sail near the shore, in two positions. A grisaille on panel showing the same ship in two positions. On the right is the ‘Oosterwijk’ standing out from the shore. She has a common Dutch flag at the main and a pla
1654
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‘Indians slaughtering the English near Jamestown’. In stark contrast to the common depiction of Native Americans as ‘Noble Savages’, this print, from Gottfried’s 'Newe Welt und americanische Historien', is a scene o
1655
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A chart of the voyage of Willem Schouten around Cape Horn, 1616. Text in German on reverse.
1655
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Andeutung wie die Spanischen schiff in Callao de Linia Verbrandt worden. Technique includes etching.; Text in German on reverse.
1655
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Busy wharf scene with monument in the port of Leghorn. Text in Latin below image.
1655
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