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This auction features a variety of antique maps, prints, modern prints, books, and antiphonary leafs, with a particular emphasis on historical cartography and natural history. Among the highlights are Johannes Janssonius' Map of Portugal and the Algarve (c. 1658), as well as Raffaele Albertolli’s Head of the Medusa (1796).

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A richly illustrated 17th-century collected edition of the complete works of Jacob Cats, one of the most influential Dutch poets and moralists of the Golden Age. This folio volume, titled Alle de Wercken, So Owen de Gedichten, Als Prose, includes both poetic and prose texts, accompanied by dozens of emblematic engravings that reinforce the didactic and allegorical nature of Cats' writing. The title page features a large engraved vignette, and many pages are decorated with detailed copperplate illustrations. The typography is in Dutch, printed in two columns in Gothic type. Published in 1658, this edition presents Cats’ reflections on morality, daily life, marriage, and social order. The binding is full leather with raised bands and decorative gilt tooling, showing expected signs of wear but retaining structural integrity. Condition ReportBinding is worn, with some scratches and abrasions, but the structure is intact. The text is in good condition overall, with light browning and occasional staining. Artist or Maker: Jacob Cats Dimensions: 38 cm x 25 cm Medium: Printed book with copperplate engravings Date: 1658

Jacob Cats (1577–1660) – Alle de Wercken, So Owen de Gedichten, Als Prose – Printed Book with Copperplate Engravings (1658)

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A French translation of Antonio de Solís’ famous chronicle Historia de la conquista de México, originally written in Spanish. This 1730 Paris edition, titled Histoire de la Conquête du Mexique ou de la Nouvelle Espagne, is one of the most influential European accounts of Hernán Cortés’s campaign against the Aztec Empire. Richly illustrated with 6 folding copperplate maps and plates, including scenes of battles and native rituals, the book is a key reference for colonial and Mesoamerican studies. Condition ReportBound in period full leather with raised bands and gilt tooling. The binding shows minor wear, and the plates exhibit some foxing, but the book is otherwise in excellent condition. Artist or Maker: Antonio de Solís y Ribadeneyra Dimensions: 25 cm x 20 cm Medium: Printed book with folding copperplate engravings Date: 1730

Antonio de Solís y Ribadeneyra (1610–1686) – Histoire de la Conquête du Mexique ou de la Nouvelle Espagne – Printed Book with Copperplate Engravings (1730)

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A major early 17th-century compilation of classical Roman military treatises, including De Re Militari by Flavius Vegetius Renatus, Strategemata by Frontinus, and additional military works by various ancient authors. This edition, published in 1607, was prepared by Dutch humanist Petrus Scriverius and enriched with commentary by Godfried Stewechius and Franciscus Modius. The volume includes 47 impressive woodcuts depicting Roman siege machines, formations, coins, and tactical diagrams. Printed in Latin, the book is a vital source for the study of ancient military science during the Renaissance. Condition ReportBound in contemporary limp vellum with handwritten spine title. The binding is worn with some soiling; text pages show minor foxing, consistent with the book’s age, but it remains in good condition overall. Artist or Maker: Flavius Vegetius Renatus Dimensions: 21 cm x 16 cm Medium: Printed book with woodcut illustrations Date:1607

Flavius Vegetius Renatus – De Re Militari & Other Classical Military Treatises – Printed Book with Woodcut Illustrations (1607)

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A richly illustrated 18th-century guidebook for foreign visitors to Venice, published by the esteemed Venetian printer Giovanni Battista Albrizzi. Titled L’Étranger Plainement Instruit…, this 1771 edition contains 490 pages and 44 engraved plates (including 28 double-sided), depicting major landmarks, churches, palaces, and public spaces of the city. The guide offers historical and descriptive information on both ancient and modern aspects of Venice, serving as an essential companion for the Grand Tour. Condition ReportBound in contemporary paper boards, with signs of use and moisture on some plates. The book retains completeness and historical value, despite some minor defects. Artist or Maker: Giovanni Battista Albrizzi Dimensions: 21 cm x 15 cm Medium: Printed book with 44 copperplate engravings Date: 1771

Giovanni Battista Albrizzi (1698–1777) – L’Étranger Plainement Instruit des Choses les Plus Rares et Curieuses, Anciennes et Modernes de la Ville de Venise  (1771)

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&nbsp;First French edition of Les Agrémens de la Campagne, a practical and influential guide to country house construction, horticulture, and estate design by Dutch author Pieter de la Court van der Voort. Originally published in Dutch in 1737, this 1750 French translation details the design of garden layouts, greenhouses, and orangeries. Illustrated with 15 fine copper engravings by J. van der Spyk, F. van Bleyswyck, J. Wandelaar, and J.C. Philips, the work depicts gardens, heating systems for glasshouses, exotic fruits, and cultivation techniques. This edition is a valuable reference in the history of European garden design and estate culture. Condition ReportBinding shows moderate wear with some scuffing and foxing on the plates. The text is clean and well-preserved. Artist or Maker: Pieter de la Court van der Voort Dimensions: 25 cm x 16 cm Medium: Printed book with copperplate engravings Date: 1750

Pieter de la Court van der Voort (1664–1739) – Les Agrémens de la Campagne – Printed Book with Copperplate Engravings (1750)

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A complete five-volume set of Pufendorf’s influential political and historical treatise, Einleitung zur Historie der Vornehmsten Reiche und Staaten, printed in Frankfurt and Leipzig in 1731. The title translates as Introduction to the History of the Principal Kingdoms and States, offering a comprehensive survey of early modern political structures, law, diplomacy, and sovereignty. Each volume is richly printed in Gothic type with decorative initials and engraved frontispieces. Bound in uniform contemporary leather, the set reflects the philosophical foundation of Enlightenment political science.Condition Report Uniform leather bindings are lightly worn with some signs of age but remain intact. Pages show light foxing, with some volumes exhibiting minor edge wear. Artist or Maker: Samuel von Pufendorff Dimensions: 20 cm x 17 cm Medium: Printed books (5 volumes) Date: 1731

Samuel von Pufendorf (1632–1694) – Einleitung zur Historie der Vornehmsten Reiche und Staaten – Printed Books (5 Vols.) (1731)

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A rare modernist portfolio dedicated to the work of Georges Braque, featuring a curated selection of lithographs, including three original signed lithographs. The collection captures Braque’s contributions to Cubism and post-war modernism, with bold forms and muted color palettes. Published in the mid-20th century as part of a limited edition, this portfolio showcases Braque’s innovative approach to space and symbolism. Condition ReportHoused in its original presentation folder, the portfolio and lithographs are in excellent condition. Artist or Maker: Georges Braque Dimensions: 32 cm x 24 cm Medium: Portfolio with original lithographs Date: 1950s

Georges Braque (1882–1963) – Modernism: Litografier med tre originallitografier – Portfolio with Original Lithographs (1950s)

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A richly illustrated historical and topographical chronicle of the ecclesiastical and monastic institutions of Brabant. Chorographia Sacra Brabantiae, compiled by the Flemish historian Antonius Sanderus, documents prominent churches, abbeys, and religious sites through extensive Latin text and numerous engraved views. The work includes over 100 full-page copperplate engravings, each depicting an important architectural landmark from the Southern Netherlands during the Spanish period. Condition ReportBound in full leather with spine decorations, the book shows light wear but is overall well-preserved. Plates remain crisp and clean, though a few exhibit minor foxing. Artist or Maker: Antonius Sanderus Dimensions:37 cm x 25 cm Medium: Printed book with copperplate engravings Date: c.1659

Antonius Sanderus (1586–1664) – Chorographia Sacra Brabantiae – Printed Book with Copperplate Engravings (c.1659)

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&nbsp;A rare artist’s book featuring a collection of original prints, etchings, and lithographs by Joan Miró. Titled Al Torchio, this volume explores experimental ink techniques and printmaking processes, showcasing Miró’s surrealist style through vibrant color, symbolic abstraction, and dynamic linework. Issued in a limited edition, the portfolio contains signed and numbered plates, demonstrating Miró’s mastery of the medium. Condition ReportThe book is in very good condition, with minor signs of handling. The prints are sharp and vibrant. Artist or Maker: Joan Miró Dimensions: 34 cm x 25 cm Medium: Artist’s book with original etchings, lithographs, and ink prints Date: 1970s

Joan Miró (1893–1983) – Al Torchio: Inchiostri, Acqueforti, Litografie, Incisioni Varie – Artist's Book with Original Etchings, Lithographs, and Ink Prints (1970s)