Historical Text Instruction Sheets

A collection of antique text sheets featuring instructional content on writing techniques, with decorative initials and letterpress printing from the 1600s.

Quarta impressio ornatissima: continens omnes Galeni ...

Instruction how the Rietpen should be held (second follow -up) with an explanation of the examples on the previous page, Jan van de Velde (I), 1608 text sheet Folio B1V. Instruction how the reed pen should be held (second follow -up) with an explanation of the examples on the previous page. The text starts with a small initial A. The text sheet is part of an album. Amsterdam paper letterpress printing

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Instruction when writing the Dutch letters (third continuation), Jan van de Velde (I), 1608 text sheet Folio G1V with the third continuation of the instruction when writing the Dutch literature. The magazine is part of an album. Amsterdam paper letterpress printing

Instruction when writing the Dutch Arts (Fourth Continued), Jan van de Velde (I), 1605 Folio G2R with the fourth continuation of the instruction when writing the Dutch letters. The magazine is part of an album. Rotterdam paper letterpress printing Folio G2R with the fourth continuation of the instruction when writing the Dutch letters. The magazine is part of an album. Rotterdam paper letterpress printing

Van Ammon and Thamer, Jan Philipsz Schabaelje, 1646 text sheet Text sheet with a series of prints about the history of Tamar and Amnon. At the top left initial N. This magazine is part of an album. paper letterpress printing

Ghelijckenis van den guilt's servant; Den Grooten Figuer Bibel (...). Text sheet with a series of prints about the similarity of the marriage slave. At the top left Initial T. This magazine is part of an album.

Generation of Lazarus; The lost gecking Iesu in Sijn Omreysingh; Miracles of Christ; Den Grooten Figuer Bibel (...). Christ beckons with his finger and raises Lazarus from death. Friends of Lazarus help him from the grave. Under the show a reference in Latin to the Bible text in John. 11:38. This print is part of an album.

Progress within Ierusalem, Jan Philipsz Schabaelje, 1646 text sheet Text sheet with a series of prints about events in Jerusalem. At the top left initial G. This magazine is part of an album. paper letterpress printing

Histories Petri; Den Grooten Figuer Bibel (...). Text sheet at a series of prints about the history of Petrus. At the top left Initial D. This magazine is part of an album.

Quarta impressio ornatissima: continens omnes Galeni ...

Van de Wysen Uyt den Oosten, Jan Philipsz Schabaelje, 1646 text sheet Text sheet with a series of prints about the Wise Wise. At the top left initial M. This magazine is part of an album. paper letterpress printing

The Laetste Wercken Iesu in Sijn Omreysingh, Jan Philipsz Schabaelje, 1646 text sheet Text sheet with a series of prints about the latest acts of Christ for the passion. At the top left initial V. This magazine is part of an album. paper letterpress printing

Mirakele in Galileen, Jan Philipsz Schabaelje, 1646 text sheet Text sheet with a series of prints about the miracles of Christ in Galilee. At the top left initial H. This magazine is part of an album. paper letterpress printing

Instruction when writing the Dutch letters (third continuation), Jan van de Velde (I), 1605 Folio G1V with the third continuation of the instruction when writing the Dutch literature. The magazine is part of an album. Rotterdam paper letterpress printing Folio G1V with the third continuation of the instruction when writing the Dutch literature. The magazine is part of an album. Rotterdam paper letterpress printing

The history of ioseph; Den Grooten Figuer Bibel (...). Text sheet at a series of prints about the history of Joseph. This magazine is part of an album.

Miracles in Galileen; Den Grooten Figuer Bibel (...). Text sheet at a series of prints about the miracles of Christ in Galilee. At the top left Initial H. This magazine is part of an album.

Use of three types of reed pens (continued) and an instruction how the Rietpen should be held, Jan van de Velde (I), 1608 text sheet Folio A2V. Text sheet with the continuation of the description about the use of three types of reed pens. Then an instruction about how the reed pen should be held. That text starts with a decorated initial T. The text sheet is part of an album. Amsterdam paper letterpress printing

Van Elias Ende Eliseus, Jan Philipsz Schabaelje, 1646 text sheet Text sheet with a series of prints about the history of Elisa. At the top left initial E. This magazine is part of an album. paper letterpress printing

Big Kopparberg's mountain team. From Carl Sahlin's mountain historical collection.

De architectura libri dece / traducti de latino in vulgare affigurati: commentati

Big Kopparbergs Bergslag.Biographica.ur Carl Sahlin's mountain historical collection.

Van den Highlights, Jan Philipsz Schabaelje, 1646 text sheet Text sheet with a series of prints about the history of Jeremiah. At the top left initial I. This magazine is part of an album. paper letterpress printing

De morbis contagiosis libri septem / Julien Le Paulmier.

Van den Prodheet Daniel; Den Grooten Figuer Bibel (...). Text sheet at a series of prints about the history of Daniel. At the top left Initial D. This magazine is part of an album.

To the reader, page 3 of 4, David Roelands, 1616 - 1617 Text magazine entitled: AENDEN Const Loving Leser, Page 3 of 4. The Tekstblad is part of an album. Flushing paper letterpress printing Text magazine entitled: AENDEN Const Loving Leser, Page 3 of 4. The Tekstblad is part of an album. Flushing paper letterpress printing

Big Kopparberg's mountain team. From Carl Sahlin's mountain historical collection.

Of the miracles of apostles; Den Grooten Figuer Bibel (...). Text sheet at a series of prints about the actions and wonders of the apostles. At the top left Initial B. This magazine is part of an album.

Of the eight salals on Den Bergh Thabor; Den Grooten Figuer Bibel (...). Text sheet at a series of prints about the eight beats of Christ. At the top left Initial S. This magazine is part of an album.

From Ammon and Thamer; Den Grooten Figuer Bibel (...). Text sheet at a series of prints about the history of Tamar and Amnon. At the top left Initial N. This magazine is part of an album.

De morbis contagiosis libri septem / Julien Le Paulmier.

Van Den Prophet Ieremias; Den Grooten Figuer Bibel (...). Text sheet at a series of prints about the history of Jeremiah. At the top left Initial I. This magazine is part of an album.

To the reader, page 2 of 4, David Roelands, 1616 - 1617 Text magazine entitled: Aenden Const Loving Leser, Page 2 of 4. The Tekstblad is part of an album. Flushing paper letterpress printing Text magazine entitled: Aenden Const Loving Leser, Page 2 of 4. The Tekstblad is part of an album. Flushing paper letterpress printing

De morbis contagiosis libri septem / Julien Le Paulmier.

De morbis contagiosis libri septem / Julien Le Paulmier.

Big Kopparbergs Bergslag.Biographica.ur Carl Sahlin's mountain historical collection.

De morbis contagiosis libri septem / Julien Le Paulmier.

BIBLIA LATINA - 1483 - PAGINA DEL APOCALIPSIS - INCUNABLE. Author: JOHANNES HERBORT (S XV). Location: SENADO-BIBLIOTECA-COLECCION. MADRID. SPAIN.

Histories Pauli, Jan Philipsz Schabaelje, 1646 text sheet Text sheet with a series of prints about the history of Paulus. At the top left initial P. This magazine is part of an album. paper letterpress printing

LIBRO: EL INGENIOSO HIDALGO DON QUIJOTE DE LA MANACHA. AUTOR: MIGUEL DE CERVANTS SAAVEDRA. PRIMERA EDICION DE 1605.

Traicte of the amendment of life, Jean Taffin, 1594 book Religious and Zedekundig reading book in French. The title, priority, beginning and end of the book were lost. The book seems to have been divided into four books. Printer: Haarlem Publisher: Amsterdam paper printing Nova Zembla. Saving Huys

De morbis contagiosis libri septem / Julien Le Paulmier.

Big Kopparbergs Bergslag.Biographica.ur Carl Sahlin's mountain historical collection.

Portret Van Chilperik 1, Koning der Franken, Virgil, 1598 print Nuremberg paper etching / engraving historical persons. ruler, sovereign. scrollwork, strapwork ~ ornament

Dedication to Johan van Oldenbarnevelt, page 2 of 2, Jan van de Velde (I), 1605 Text sheet with a dedication to Johan van Oldenbarnevelt, page 2 of 2. The text sheet is part of an album. Rotterdam paper letterpress printing Text sheet with a dedication to Johan van Oldenbarnevelt, page 2 of 2. The text sheet is part of an album. Rotterdam paper letterpress printing

De morbis contagiosis libri septem / Julien Le Paulmier.

De morbis contagiosis libri septem / Julien Le Paulmier.

Van Hiskia and Manasses, Jan Philipsz Schabaelje, 1646 text sheet Text sheet with a series of prints about the history of Hezekiah and Sanherib. At the top left initial A. This magazine is part of an album. paper letterpress printing

Four explanations for performances about Ezra, Daniël and Susanna, 1653 - 1654 text sheet Four explanations for performances about Ezra, Daniël and Susanna, numbered 57 to 60. The text starts with a decorated initial H. The magazine is part of an album. paper letterpress printing initial

Page from the Nuremberg Chronicle of Schedel, Folio 227R, Michel Wolgemut (workshop of), 1493 print Page from the Nuremberg Chronicle of Hartmann Schedel with Saint Rochus, Giovanni d'Anrea and Jean de Mandeville. Numbered at the top right: CCXXVII. paper letterpress printing the confessor and pilgrim Roch(us) (Rocco, Rock) of Montpellier; possible attributes: angel (with ointment box or spoon), dog (sometimes with loaf), (pointing at) plague-spot on thigh, pilgrim's shell, staff, hat and wallet. writer, poet, author. scholar, philosopher

Van Eliseus and the Sunamitinne, Jan Philipsz Schabaelje, 1646 text sheet Text sheet with a series of prints about the history of Elisa and the woman from Sunem. At the top left initial S. This magazine is part of an album. paper letterpress printing

Assignment to Henry III, king of France, Jacques Androuet, 1559 text sheet Leaf with printed text of the assignment to the French king. Part of 'The Architectura Iacobi Androuetii du Cerceau' (1559): 69 etchings with 171 performances of architecture and ornamentation. paper letterpress printing

The lost gecking Iesu in Sijn Omreysingh; Den Grooten Figuer Bibel (...). Text sheet at a series of prints about the last acts of Christ for the passion. At the top left Initial V. This magazine is part of an album.

Description and write example of the textur letter; Instruction of the textuer letter; Undercurate of the Dutch Letteren; Spieghel der wristin. Folio E1V with a description and a write example of the textur letter, entitled: distribution of the textur letter. The text catches with a small initial K. The magazine is part of an album.

The history of Susanna; Den Grooten Figuer Bibel (...). Text sheet at a series of prints about the history of Susanna. At the top left Initial S. This magazine is part of an album.

Fig. 48 'The Caryophylllo PVRPVREO' In the Boodts Herbarium of 1640, Anselmus Boëtius de Boodt, 1640 text sheet Beschrijving bij Fig. 48 op p. 95 in: Anselm Boë de Boot I.C. Brugensis & Rodolphi 2. Imp. Roman. Physicians from the bedrooms of flowers, herbs, and fruits of selectior Icons, and the strength of the most unknown. Onderdeel van het album met Bladen en platen shipped de Boodts Herbarium van 1640. Het twaalfde van twaalf albums met Aquarellen van dieren, vogels en planten bekend Rond 1600, gemaakt in Opdracht van Keizer Rudolf 2. Used paper. ink letterpress printing

PRAGMATICA 7/8/1628 FOL 180. Location: ACADEMIA DE LA HISTORIA-COLECCION. MADRID. SPANIEN.

PICO DELLA MIRANDOLA, Giovanni (1463-1494). Italian Renaissance humanist and philosopher. 'De Rerum Praenotione'. Beginning of the Book VI. Edition of the complete works by Pico della Mirandola made in Basel by Sebastian Henricpetri (1572). SPAIN. CATALONIA. Barcelona. Barcelona University Library.

Essempio di recammi, title page (verso) 1530 Giovanni Antonio Tagliente Italian Written by Giovanni Antonio Tagliente, Italian, Venice ca. 1465-1527 Venice, published by Giovanantonio e i fratelli da Sabbio Venice. Dedication page with woodcut initial letter "C" that begins 3rd line of text.. Essempio di recammi, title page (verso) 357722

Attachmenth dereee by miracles; Den Grooten Figuer Bibel (...). Text sheet at a series of prints about the wonders of Christ. At the top left Initial N. This magazine is part of an album.

De demonstratione, libri quinque.

Ghirlanda: Di sei vaghi fiori scielti da piu famosi Giardini d'Italia, page 4 (recto) October 1, 1604 Pietro Paulo Tozzi Italian Designed by Pietro Paulo Tozzi, published by Libraria del Giesu, Padua. Calligraphy by Antonello Bertozzi and Sebastian Zanella, scribes of Padua.Instructions for the readers printed in black with a decorative woodcut initial "B".. Ghirlanda: Di sei vaghi fiori scielti da piu famosi Giardini d'Italia, page 4 (recto). October 1, 1604. Etching and drawing. Libraria del Giesu , Padua

p. 30, opposite illustration first songbird transcription.

De morbis contagiosis libri septem / Julien Le Paulmier.

Table of contents for: The Palmhof of Allies, 1708; IX Geleual Krygs-Bravadaden of 1708; The Palmhof of Allies / 't Lusthof of Momus. Table of contents for: The Palmhof of Allies, with an overview of the 9 unprecedented cartooning on the French in the year 1708 of the Spanish Succession War. Part of the printing work under the collective title 't Lust Court of Momus with the bundled series of cartooning during the 1901-1713 of the Spanish Succession War.

Description and writing example of the Fraktuer Letter, Simon Frisius, After Jan van de Velde (I), 1605 Folio E2R with a description and a writing example of the Fraktuer letter. The magazine is part of an album. print maker: HaarlemRotterdampublisher: Rotterdam paper letterpress printing / engraving Folio E2R with a description and a writing example of the Fraktuer letter. The magazine is part of an album. print maker: HaarlemRotterdampublisher: Rotterdam paper letterpress printing / engraving

Giardineto novo di punti tagliati et gropposi per exercitio & ornamento delle donne (Venice 1554), title page (verso) 1554 Matteo Pagano Italian Published by Matteo Pagano, Italian, 1515-1588, bound by Lloyd, Wallis & Lloyd, British, active London after 1821. From top to bottom, and left to right:Dedication page printed in black ink.. Giardineto novo di punti tagliati et gropposi per exercitio & ornamento delle donne (Venice 1554), title page (verso) 660058

De morbis contagiosis libri septem / Julien Le Paulmier.

Libro quarto. De rechami per elquale se impara in diuersi modi lordine e il modo de recamare...Opera noua, title page (verso). Dimensions: Overall: 8 3/8 x 5 7/8 x 3/16 in. (21.2 x 14.9 x 0.5 cm). Publisher: Alessandro Paganino (Italian, active Salò, Toscolano and Venice, 1511-38). Date: ca. 1532.Published by Alessandro Paganini, Italian, active 16th century.Author's remarks to reader printed in black with larger and bolder initial "A". Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Description and writing example of the French Arts, Simon Frisius, After Jan van de Velde (I), 1605 Folio H2R with a description and a writing example of French letters. The text starts with a small initial D. The magazine is part of an album. print maker: HaarlemRotterdampublisher: Rotterdam paper letterpress printing / engraving Folio H2R with a description and a writing example of French letters. The text starts with a small initial D. The magazine is part of an album. print maker: HaarlemRotterdampublisher: Rotterdam paper letterpress printing / engraving

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Rotterdam, Velde, Jan van de (I), Haarlem, Frisius, Simon, Spieghel der schrijfkonste, Fondement-Boeck, Description of Italian Letters, Description of Italian letters (continued) and a writing sample, Folio C2r with a continuation of the description of Italian letters and a writing sample with four lines of text in four hands: Honestus rumor ... The sheet is part of an album., print, text sheet, album sheet, prints, height 110 mm, width 236 mm, height 210 mm, width 315 mm, 1575 - 1628, print maker, printmaker, 1605 - 1605, paper, papier, letterpress printing, engraving, engraving (printing process), Work conception, Northern Netherlands, 1568 - 1623-09-10, after a design by, writer, Publication (Event), Publication, publisher

Table of contents for Roma Pertubata, 1706; Further explaining the XIII. Sommon images, about the history of Petrus Codde, and Theodorus de Kok, applied to the X commandments. (etc.); Roma Pertubata / 't Lusthof from MoMus. Table of contents for the Roma Pertubata series of 1706, in the new multiplied edition of 1707. Two columns with a verse for each of the 13 cartoons on the arts in 1705 between the Jesuits and the Jansenists in the Republic. Part of the printing work under the collective title 't Lust Court of Momus with the bundled series of cartooning during the 1901-1713 of the Spanish Succession War.

Rotterdam, Velde, Jan van de (I), Haarlem, Frisius, Simon, Mirror of the art of writing, Foundation Book, Instructions for Dutch coarse and small letters, Instruction for the Bastaerdt Letter, Description and writing example of the Bastaerdt Letter, Folio E2v with a description and a writing example of the Bastaerdt Letter. The sheet is part of an album., print, prent, text sheet, tekstblad, albumblad, prints, prenten, height 68 mm, width 248 mm, height 210 mm, width 315 mm, 1575 - 1628, print maker, printmaker, 1605 - 1605, paper, papier, letterpress printing, engraving, engraving (printing process), Work conception, Noord-Nederlands, 1568 - 1623-09-10, after a design by, writer, Publication (Event), Publicatie, publisher

Alkmaar, Schabaelje, Jan Philipsz, Brekegeest, Simon Cornelisz, Den Grooten Figuer-Bibel, Gheschiedenissen van Abraham, Text sheet with a series of prints about the history of Abraham. This sheet is part of an album., text sheet, tekstblad, albumblad, prints, prenten, height 258 mm, width 320 mm, 1592 - 1656-04, writer, 1646 - 1646, paper, papier, letterpress printing, boekdruk, houtcut, printer, drukker, Publication (Event), Publicatie, publisher

De morbis contagiosis libri septem / Julien Le Paulmier.

Departure of the Spanish garrison from Huis in Gennep (second lyrics), 1641, 1641 text sheet Departure of the Spanish garrison from home in Gennep on July 29, 1641, after the siege and conquest of the house in Gennep by the State army under Frederik Hendrik, June 6 - July 27, 1641. Second text sheet at the great presentation of the exodus of the exodus of the exodus of the exodus of the exodus of the exodus of the exodus of The Spanish troops in 4 sheets. Text in Dutch in two columns. Part of an ensemble consisting of a title in 4 strips, the 4 plates from the Visscher studio, the 4 sheets of the departure of the garrison by Nolpe and about 7 text magazines. Amsterdam paper letterpress printing House in Gennep

Departure of the Spanish garrison from home in Gennep (second text sheet), 1641; Short statement, mitagers The image of the army of his Hoogheyt den Prince of Orangien for 't Genneper Huys; Expongance Fortissimae Arcis Gennapae. Ao Domini MDCXXXXI. Departure from the Spanish garrison from home to Gennep on July 29, 1641, after the topping and conquest of the house in Gennep by the state army under Frederik Hendrik, 6 June - July 27, 1641. Second text sheet at the great performance of the exodus of the exodus of The Spanish troops in 4 sheets. Text in Dutch in two columns. Part of an ensemble consisting of a title in 4 strips, the 4 plates from the studio of Visscher, the 4 blades of the leaving departure by Nolpe and about 7 text sheets.

Departure from Queen Henrietta Maria from Scheveningen to England, 1643; Delineatio Abitus Magnae Brittanniae Reginae Ex Hollandia in Angliam, Cum 29 Jan: An: 1643 Scheveninga Solveret; VertHoninghe Ende Short Description / Van't Verlick Uyt-Geleydt, Geden aen Her Majesteyt from Great Brittanien, Uyt 'SGraven-Hage after Schevelinghe, Alwaer Zy Nerghelandt' t Scheep Ghegaen is, Anno 1643. Den 29. January .text Sheet ate The Print With The Departure of the English Queen Henrietta Maria from Scheveningen to England, January 29, 1643. Text in 4 Columns with Two Verses in Latin and Legenda 1-18 in Dutch.

REPETITIO NONA - 1513. Author: ELIO ANTONIO DE NEBRIJA (1441-1522). Location: BIBLIOTECA NACIONAL-COLECCION. MADRID. SPAIN.

Vlissingen, Roelands, David, 't Magazin oft pac-huys der loffelycker penn-art, Aenden const-lievenden leser, Aan delezer, page 2 of 4, Flushing, Text sheet entitled: Aenden const-lievenden leser, page 2 of 4. The text sheet is part of an album., text sheet, tekstblad, albumblad, prints, prenten, height 225 mm, width 335 mm, 1572, writer, 1617-01-24 - 1616-01-24, paper, papier, letterpress printing, boekdruk, Publication (Event), Publicatie, publisher

Hirschbergischen warmen Bades...foreword

Of Zorobabel and the sijn Raetel; Den Grooten Figuer Bibel (...). Text sheet At a series of prints over the powers that reign across the world with scenes from the Apocrypha Bible book 3 Esdras. At the top left Initial S. This magazine is part of an album.

Vlissingen, Roelands, David, 't Magazin oft pac-huys der loffelycker penn-const, Aux magnifiques, vertueux, et tresdiscrets seigneurs, Dedication to the bailiff, mayors, aldermen and council of the city of Vlissingen, page 2 of 2, Flushing, Text sheet with a dedication to the bailiff, page 2 of 2. The text sheet is part of an album., text sheet, tekstblad, albumblad, prints, prenten, height 225 mm, width 335 mm, 1572, writer, 1617-01-03 - 1616-01-03, paper, papier, letterpress printing, boekdruk, Publication (Event), Publicatie, publisher

De morbis contagiosis libri septem / Julien Le Paulmier.

Don Quixote - page 1 of the firs part. El Quijote - folio 1 de la primera parte. Madrid, National library. Author: MIGUEL DE CERVANTES SAAVEDRA. Location: BIBLIOTECA NACIONAL-COLECCION. MADRID. SPAIN.

Story of a credible person den 27 Junij here Arriving from 'Slands Fleet ..... Printed Sheet of Paper, Letter About The Events During The Trip to Chattham Dated 23 and 24 June 1667. From The Left Side A Strip Has Been Cut Under a strip. DATED; M.O.: The 27. Junij 1667.

Essempio di recammi, page 27 (verso). Author: Giovanni Antonio Tagliente (Italian, Venice ca. 1465-1528 Venice). Dimensions: Overall: 7 13/16 x 6 3/16 x 3/8 in. (19.8 x 15.7 x 1 cm). Publisher: Giovanni Antonio di Nicolini da Sabio e i fratelli (Italian, active Venice, ca. 1522-1545) , Venice. Date: 1530.Written by Giovanni Antonio Tagliente, Italian, Venice ca. 1465-1527 Venice, published by Giovanantonio e i fratelli da Sabbio Venice. Closing remarks (continued) with bolded and larger initital letters at start of each new section. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Paradise: Canto XV (Fifth Heaven, Sphere of Mars) from Divina Commedia (Divine Comedy), Plate 48 from Woodcuts from Books of the 15th Century. Unknown Artist (Venice, late 15th century); printed and published by Bernardino Benalius (Italian, c. 1458-c. 1543) and Matteo Capcasa (Italian, active 1485-1491); original text by Dante (Italian, c. 1265-1321); portfolio text by Wilhelm Ludwig Schreiber (German, 1855-1932). Date: 1491. Dimensions: 65 x 64 mm (image/block); 301 x 212 mm (sheet). Woodcut in black, and letterpress in black (recto and verso), on cream laid paper. Origin: Italy. Museum: The Chicago Art Institute, Chicago, USA.

The Gheschiesis of Absalon; Den Grooten Figuer Bibel (...). Text sheet at a series of prints about the history of David and Absalom. At the top left Initial A. This magazine is part of an album.

De morbis contagiosis libri septem / Julien Le Paulmier.

Les Singuliers et Nouveaux Portraicts... page 4 (recto). Binder: Chambolle-Duru (French, 19th century). Designer: Federico de Vinciolo (Italian, active Paris, ca. 1587-99). Dimensions: Overall: 8 1/16 x 6 5/16 in. (20.5 x 16 cm). Publisher: Jean Le Clerc , Paris. Sitter: Frontispiece portrait of Henri III, King of France and Poland (1551-1589); Portrait of Louise de Lorraine-Vaudemont (French, Nomény 1553-1601 Moulins) , Queen of France. Date: 1588.Designed by Federic de Vinciolo, published by Jean Le Clerc, Paris, bound by Chambolle-Duru, French, 19th century.Dedication printed in black with decorative woodcut initial "M". Above the text is a frieze ornamented with a foliage pattern. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Van Ahasueros and the Coninginne Esther (title on object) Den Grooten Figuer-Bibel (...) (series title), Text sheet with a series of prints about the history of Ester. Top left initial A. This magazine is part of an album., Jan Philipsz Schabaelje, Alkmaar, 1646, paper, letterpress printing, h 257 mm × w 340 mm

The Victory of the Scipios at Illiturgo from Historiae romanae decades (Roman History), Plate 49 from Woodcuts from Books of the 15th Century. Monogrammist F (Venice, late 15th century); printed by Johannes Rubeus (Italian, active 1480-1519); published by Lucantonio Giunti (Italian, 1457-1538); original text by Livy (Ancient Roman, 64/59 B.C.-17 A.D.); portfolio text by Wilhelm Ludwig Schreiber (German, 1855-1932). Date: 1493. Dimensions: 57 x 76 mm (image); 318 x 218 mm (sheet). Woodcut in black, and letterpress in black (recto and verso), on cream laid paper, tipped onto cream wove paper mat. Origin: Italy. Museum: The Chicago Art Institute, Chicago, USA.

Page from 'La Mer de Histoires' 1536 Anonymous, French, 16th century One of twenty leaves with woodcut illustrations from 'La Mer de Histoires', Paris 1536. A translation of 'Rudimentum Noviciorum' by Brandis Lubeck, 1475.. Page from 'La Mer de Histoires' 700413

Cosmographiae introductio , America, Discovery and exploration

Page of text emphasizing the ancient pseudo-science of physiognomy which tries to determine a man's character from his outward resemble to animals

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De morbis contagiosis libri septem / Julien Le Paulmier.

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