Printed Historical Texts

A collection of historical printed texts containing illustrated narratives and scholarly works from notable figures in history.

Quarta impressio ornatissima: continens omnes Galeni ...

Van the jerk man a lasarus, Jan Philipsz Schabaelje, 1646 text sheet Text sheet with a series of prints about the parable of the rich man and the poor Lazarus. At the top left initial I. This magazine is part of an album. paper letterpress printing

Quarta impressio ornatissima: continens omnes Galeni ...

Gheschiedissis in Judah, from Athalia and Joas; Den Grooten Figuer Bibel (...). Text sheet at a series of prints about the history of Joas and Queen Atalja. At the top left Initial I. This magazine is part of an album.

Galeni Omnia quae extant opera ...

Quarta impressio ornatissima: continens omnes Galeni ...

Ornamento delle belle & virtuose donne, title page (verso). Binder: Lloyd, Wallis & Lloyd (British, active London after 1821). Dimensions: Overall: 7 1/2 x 5 7/8 in. (19 x 15 cm). Publisher: Matteo Pagano (Italian, 1515-1588) , Venice. Date: 1554.Published by Matteo Pagano, Italian, 1515-1588, Venice, bound by Lloyd, Wallis & Lloyd, British, active London after 1821. From top to bottom, and left to right:Dedication page printed in black with initial woodcut letter "Q". Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

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

Galeni Omnia quae extant opera ...

Galeni Omnia quae extant opera ...

Hirschbergischen warmen Bades...foreword

Hirschbergischen warmen Bades...foreword

Illustration from Biblia cum concordantiis, plate 74 from Woodcuts from Books of the XVI Century 1514 France. Woodcut on paper . Unknown artist

From the Wysen uyt the east; Den Grooten Figuer Bibel (...). Text sheet at a series of prints over the sages from the east. At the top left Initial M. This magazine is part of an album.

Galeni Omnia quae extant opera ...

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

Three Dutch -language threshold lights, Antonius Smyters, 1605 Text sheet with three Dutch -language threshold lights, in two columns. The right column starts with an ornament edge of Fleurons and a decorated initial S. The text sheet is part of an album. Rotterdam paper letterpress printing Text sheet with three Dutch -language threshold lights, in two columns. The right column starts with an ornament edge of Fleurons and a decorated initial S. The text sheet is part of an album. Rotterdam paper letterpress printing

Esdras, f. B1, 1537, 1537, Southwarke, Publisher, Jmprynted for James Nycolson, Bible

Rotterdam, Velde, Jan van de (I), Spieghel der schrijfkonste, Fondement-Boeck, Castle of the Fondement-Boeck, The castle of the Fondement-Boeck with a Dutch poem in five lines. Below that an ornament with two fantasy figures holding a shield. The sheet is part of an album., print, text sheet, album sheet, prints, height 210 mm, width 315 mm, height 42 mm, width 81 mm, Northern Netherlands, 1568 - 1623-09-10, writer, 1605 - 1605, paper, letterpress printing, letterpress, woodcut, Publication (Event), Publication, publisher

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

Description of writing the Italian letter (fourth continuation) and the beginning of Dutch letters, Jan van de Velde (I), 1608 text sheet Folio E1R with the fourth continuation of the instruction how the Italian letter should be written, starting with a small decorated initial H. then the start of the description of the Dutch letters, starting with a small initial O. The magazine is part of a album. Amsterdam paper letterpress printing

Revelations Iesu Nasijn Verriesenisse; Den Grooten Figuer Bibel (...). Text sheet at a series of prints about appearances from the risen Christ. At the top left Initial D. This magazine is part of an album.

Rotterdam, Velde, Jan van de (I), Mirror of the art of writing, Foundation Book, General instruction for this book. Fundamental information on how to make a good pen, Instructions for making a reed pen, page 2 of 2, Text sheet with instructions on how to make a good reed pen, page 2 of 2. The text sheet is part of an album., text sheet, album sheet, prints, height 210 mm, width 315 mm, Northern Netherlands, 1568 - 1623-09-10, writer, 1605 - 1605, paper, letterpress printing, Publication (Event), Publication, publisher

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

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

German -language Foreword, 1635 German preface with the salutation: Zum favorite lesson. The text starts with a decorated initial O. The magazine is part of an album. Utrecht paper letterpress printing German preface with the salutation: Zum favorite lesson. The text starts with a decorated initial O. The magazine is part of an album. Utrecht paper letterpress printing

Galeni Omnia quae extant opera ...

From Achab and Naboth; Den Grooten Figuer Bibel (...). Text sheet at a series of prints about the history of Achab, Izebel and Nabot. At the top left Initial A. This magazine is part of an album.

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

Description and writing example of the English letters, Simon Frisius, After Jan van de Velde (I), 1605 Folio H2V with a description and a writing example of the English letters. The magazine is part of an album. print maker: HaarlemRotterdampublisher: Rotterdam paper letterpress printing / engraving Folio H2V with a description and a writing example of the English letters. The magazine is part of an album. print maker: HaarlemRotterdampublisher: Rotterdam paper letterpress printing / engraving

Aretaeus Cappadox. Libri septem ...

Warning, page 5; EXHAYERY OF SERIES Waerschouwinge aen All the misbruyckers of the Heyligen Echtenstaets (...); Les Abus du Mariage. Warning on five pages: Page 5. The magazine is part of an album.

Of the Twaelf Patriarchs; Den Grooten Figuer Bibel (...). Text sheet at a series of prints over the twelve tribal fathers of Israel. This magazine is part of an album.

Galeni Omnia quae extant opera ...

Censure of the historian and bibliophile Gaspar Ibáñez de Segovia (1628-1708), Marquis of Mondéjar. "Historia de la Conquista de México, población, y progresos de la América septentrional, conocida por el nombre de Nueva España" (History of the Conquest of Mexico, population, and progress of northern America, known by the name of New Spain). Edition published in Barcelona, 1756. Printing house of Lucas de Bezares y Urrutia. Historical Military Library of Barcelona. Catalonia, Spain. Author: Antonio Solís Rivadeneyra (1610-1686). Writer. Chronicler of the Indies and Spanish historian.

Of Ahasueros and the Coninginne Esther; Den Grooten Figuer Bibel (...). Text sheet at a series of prints about the history of ester. At the top left Initial A. This magazine is part of an album.

OPUS TRIVIUM E DIVINA CANONISA CIVILIQUE LEGIBUS CONTEXTUM AD MORES COMPONENDOS ... 1500 - INCUNABLE - ULTIMA PAGINA. Author: JOHANNES BROMYARD (c. 1326-1352). Location: SENADO-BIBLIOTECA-COLECCION. MADRID. SPAIN.

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

Description and write example of the Roman square letter; Instruction of the romeyscher square letter; Spieghel der wristin. Folio B2R with a write example entitled: dissectio literarum latinarum. The description starts with a small initial O. The blade is part of an album.

Quarta impressio ornatissima: continens omnes Galeni ...

Introduction to the four elements; Of the four elements; Den Grooten Emblemata Sacra, consisting of more than four hundred by Belsche figures, as des old as des Nieuwen Testaments. Text over the four elements. The text catches with a decorated initial O. The magazine is part of an album.

Description of writing the Italian letter (continued), Jan van de Velde (I), 1608 text sheet Folio D1V with the continuation of the instruction how the Italian letter should be written. The magazine is part of an album. Amsterdam paper letterpress printing

Vande changes and 'Tnut daer WT Onstaen; Den Grooten Figuer Bibel (...). Text sheet at a series of prints about the actions of the apostles. At the top left Initial A. This magazine is part of an album.

Isaac Judaeus, Omnia opera Ysaac...

Instruction to make a reed pen, page 2 of 2, Jan van de Velde (I), 1608 text sheet Folio A1V with an instruction on how to make a good reed pen, page 2 of 2. The text sheet is part of an album. Rotterdamspublisher: Amsterdam paper letterpress printing

Description and writing example of the Roman square letter, Simon Frisius, Jan van de Velde (I), 1605 Folio B2R with a writing example entitled: Gronds and Fondament der Romeynscher Square letter. The description starts with a decorated initial O. The magazine is part of an album. print maker: HaarlemRotterdampublisher: Rotterdam paper letterpress printing / engraving Folio B2R with a writing example entitled: Gronds and Fondament der Romeynscher Square letter. The description starts with a decorated initial O. The magazine is part of an album. print maker: HaarlemRotterdampublisher: Rotterdam paper letterpress printing / engraving

Gheschiedissis in Israel, from Achab and Elias; Den Grooten Figuer Bibel (...). Text sheet at a series of prints about the history of Achab and Elijah. At the top left Initial I. This magazine is part of an album.

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

Text sheet at the print of the Execution of Reinier van Oldenbarnevelt, David Coorenwinder and Adriaan van Dijk, 1623; Cort Verhael and the waer-like figure of the judiciary shit in s'graven-hoech / about seeckere convespirers / his conspiration door God's prospects at the age of 6. February 1623.tekstblad at the print of the executions of the Reinier van Oldenbarnevelt, David Coorenwinder and Adriaan van Dijk , March 29, 1623, on the scaffold on the green zoo in The Hague.

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

Photo collection Government information service. History, Bookworks, De Groot Hugo, Mare Liberum. undated

Van de Twaelf Patriarchen, 1646 text sheet Text sheet with a series of prints about the twelve Family Fathers of Israel. This magazine is part of an album. paper letterpress printing

Essempio di recammi, page 26 (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.

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

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

Rotterdam, Velde, Jan van de (I), Haarlem, Frisius, Simon, Mirror of the art of writing, Foundation-Book, Instruction of the Roman round letter, Description and writing example of the Roman round letter, Folio B2v with a writing example entitled: Foundation and foundation of the Roman round letter. The sheet is part of an album., print, text sheet, album sheet, prints, height 63 mm, width 241 mm, height 210 mm, width 315 mm, 1575 - 1628, print maker, printmaker, 1605 - 1605, paper, letterpress printing, engraving, engraving (printing process), woodcut, Work conception, Northern Netherlands, 1568 - 1623-09-10, after a design by, writer, Publication (Event), Publication, publisher

Four explanations for performances about the Kingdom of Israel; Histories under the Konincklicke governments; Den Grooten Emblemata Sacra, consisting of more than four hundred by Belsche figures, as des old as des Nieuwen Testaments. Four explanations in representations on the Kingdom of Israel, numbered 53 to 56. The text catches with a decorated initial H. The magazine is part of an album.

Gheshare in Israel, Van Achab and Elias, Jan Philipsz Schabaelje, 1646 text sheet Text sheet with a series of prints about the history of Achab and Elijah. At the top left initial I. This magazine is part of an album. paper letterpress printing

Alkmaar, Schabaelje, Jan Philipsz, Brekegeest, Simon Cornelisz, The Great Figurine Bible, On the Baptism and Conquest of Christ, Text sheet for a series of prints about events from the lives of John the Baptist and Christ. Top left initial A. This sheet is part of an album., text sheet, album sheet, prints, images, height 257 mm, width 340 mm, 1592 - 1656-04, writer, 1646 - 1646, paper, letterpress printing, woodcut, printer, Publication (Event), Publication, publisher

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

Of rehabeam and Ieroboam; Den Grooten Figuer Bibel (...). Text sheet at a series of prints about the history of Jeroboam and Rechabeam. At the top left Initial N. This magazine is part of an album.

Hirschbergischen warmen Bades...foreword

Instruction when writing the Dutch letters (sixth continuation) and a short message from the current hands, Jan van de Velde (I), 1605 Folio H1R with the sixth continuation of the instruction when writing the Dutch letters and a short message about the Dutch current hands. The texts start with the two decorated initials H and D. The magazine is part of an album. Rotterdam paper letterpress printing Folio H1R with the sixth continuation of the instruction when writing the Dutch letters and a short message about the Dutch current hands. The texts start with the two decorated initials H and D. The magazine is part of an album. Rotterdam paper letterpress printing

Libro quarto. De rechami per elquale se impara in diuersi modi lordine e il modo de recamare...Opera noua, title page (verso) ca. 1532 Alessandro Paganino Italian Published by Alessandro Paganini, Italian, active 16th century.Author's remarks to reader printed in black with larger and bolder initial "A".. Libro quarto. De rechami per elquale se impara in diuersi modi lordine e il modo de recamare...Opera noua, title page (verso). ca. 1532. Woodcut. Alessandro Paganino (Italian, active Salò, Toscolano and Venice, 1511-38)

Answer to the Roman Pad kwil in Gouda, 1598; Anxiously responded to the pregoten Pasquille ter Goude Ghepect / daer de logen is punished: and the author begect.answer to the novan nursery that was stuck in Gouda on the Church by on April 22, 1598. Text in 7 Verses or 9 Rules Each in Dutch .

HOMER (9th century BC). Greek writer. First page of a bilingual edition in Latin and Greek of the Homer's 'Odissey', published in Basel in 1567. SPAIN. CATALONIA. Barcelona. Barcelona University Library.

Text sheet at a map of the siege of Breda, 1624, 1624 text sheet Text sheet at an unknown map of the siege of Breda by the Spanish army under Spinola, from 27 August 1624 to 5 June 1625. Two sheets each with 2 columns of text in Dutch. On the Legends 1-25 and A-I right magazine. The card itself is missing. paper letterpress printing Breda

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

Alkmaar, Schabaelje, Jan Philipsz, Brekegeest, Simon Cornelisz, The Great Figurine Bible, Of the Kings of Persen, Text sheet in a series of prints about the Persian kings. Top left initial C. This sheet is part of an album., text sheet, album sheet, prints, height 257 mm, width 340 mm, 1592 - 1656-04, writer, 1646 - 1646, paper, letterpress printing, woodcut, hand-colouring, printer, Publication (Event), Publication, publisher

Karl, Prince of Lorraine.

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

From Adam and Eva; Den Grooten Figuer Bibel (...). Text sheet at a series of prints about creation and the fall. This magazine is part of an album.

Of the prophets; Den Grooten Figuer Bibel (...). Text sheet at a series of prints about twelve prophets. At the top left Initial P. This magazine is part of an album.

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

Alkmaar, Schabaelje, Jan Philipsz, Brekegeest, Simon Cornelisz, The Great Figurine Bible, About the Faith and its twelve Articles, Text sheet with a series of prints about the Apostles' Creed. Top left initial H. This sheet is part of an album., text sheet, album sheet, prints, height 257 mm, width 340 mm, 1592 - 1656-04, writer, 1646 - 1646, paper, letterpress printing, woodcut, hand-colouring, printer, Publication (Event), Publication, publisher

Rotterdam, Velde, Jan van de (I), Mirror of the art of writing, Foundation Book, Reverend wise and highly learned Mr Peeter Carpentier, Dedication to Peeter Carpentier, Text sheet with dedication to Pieter de Carpentier. The text begins with a decorated initial E. The text sheet is part of an album., text sheet, tekstblad, albumblad, prints, prenten, height 210 mm, width 315 mm, Noord-Nederlands, 1568 - 1623-09-10, writer, 1605 - 1605, paper, papier, letterpress printing, boekdruk, houtsnede, Publication (Event), Publicatie, publisher

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

MAR DE DUDAS R/31339. Author: FERNAN PEREZ DE GUZMAN (1370-1460). Location: BIBLIOTECA NACIONAL-COLECCION. MADRID. SPAIN.

Extract uyt den Brieffanden Lieutenant Admiraal Tromp ... The celebrated Martij 1653 .. One-sided printed sheet of paper, with a story about the 3-day naval battle in 1653. Dated; R.O.: Anno 1653.

Instruction when writing the Dutch letters, Jan van de Velde (I), 1605 Folio F2R with an instruction when writing the Dutch letters. The text starts with a small initial N. The magazine is part of an album. Rotterdam paper letterpress printing Folio F2R with an instruction when writing the Dutch letters. The text starts with a small initial N. The magazine is part of an album. Rotterdam paper letterpress printing

Hirschbergischen warmen Bades...foreword

Text sheet at the map of the siege of Breda (left half), 1637, 1637 text sheet Text sheet at the map of the siege of Breda by the Staatse Army under Frederik Hendrick, July 23 - October 10, 1637. Tekstblad (left half) with a description of the events in 3 long columns. Amsterdam paper letterpress printing Breda

Of lost Schaep, Penninck, and lost sone; Den Grooten Figuer Bibel (...). Text sheet At a series of prints about the similarities of the lost sheep and the lost coin and of the lost son. At the top left Initial S. This magazine is part of an album.

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

Les Singuliers et Nouveaux Portraicts... page 3 (verso). 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.Extract of Privilege printed in black with decorative woodcut initial "P". The address at the bottom of the page has been rubbed out. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

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

Van Baptism and Keroorh Christi, Jan Philipsz Schabaelje, 1646 text sheet Text sheet with a series of prints about events from the life of John the Baptist and Christ. At the top left initial A. This magazine is part of an album. paper letterpress printing

Van Den Propheet Ionas, Jan Philipsz Schabaelje, 1646 text sheet Text sheet with a series of prints about the history of Jonah. At the top left initial T. This magazine is part of an album. paper letterpress printing

Triumphal of Willem van Oranje, text sheet 5-8; Currus Triumphalis Illustris / Triumphal of Willem van Oranje.text Sheet with the Columns 5-8 Associated with the Solicitous Representation of the Virtues of Prince Willem van Oranje.

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

Van de Propheten, Jan Philipsz Schabaelje, 1646 text sheet Text sheet with a series of prints about twelve prophets. At the top left initial P. This magazine is part of an album. paper letterpress printing

Essempio di recammi, page 26 (recto) 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. Closing remarks (continued) with bolded and larger initital letters at start of each new section.. Essempio di recammi, page 26 (recto) 357722

La Gloria et l'Honore di Ponti Tagliati, E Ponti in Aere, title page (verso). Dimensions: Overall: 8 1/4 x 6 1/8 in. (21 x 15.5 cm). Publisher: Matteo Pagano (Italian, 1515-1588) , Venice. Date: 1556.Published by Matteo Pagano, Italian, 1515-1588, Venice.From top to bottom, and left to right:Dedication page printed in black with illustrated woodcut initial "I". Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Alkmaar, Schabaelje, Jan Philipsz, Brekegeest, Simon Cornelisz, Den Grooten Figuer-Bibel, Van den Propheet Ionas, Text sheet with a series of prints about the history of Jonah. Initial T at the top left. This sheet is part of an album., text sheet, tekstblad, albumblad, prints, prenten, height 257 mm, width 340 mm, 1592 - 1656-04, writer, 1646 - 1646, paper, letterpress printing, woodcut, printer, Publication (Event), Publication, publisher

Description and writing example of four Dutch general hands, Jan van de Velde (I), 1605 print. text sheet Folio F1R with a description and a writing example entitled: Vierderley Nederlantsche Principal Gemeyne Hands. The text starts with a small initial D. The magazine is part of an album. Amsterdam paper engraving / letterpress printing calligraphy

"Les Estats, Empires, Royaumes et Principautez du Monde" (The States, Empires, Kingdoms and Principalities of the World), by D. T. V. Y. (Pierre d'Avity, 1573-1635). State of the Kingdom of Portugal, summary. Edition printed in Geneva by Samuel Chouët, 1665.

Text sheet at the Allegory on the Regenburger Amnestie, 1640-1641; Uytleging at d'emblema, or rain burger Amnestia. Text sheet with an explanation in verse shape belonging to the allegory on the proposed regeneration amnesty, peace talks in Regensburg to terminate the thirty-year war, 1640-1641. Page with text over two pages. Coming from the Pamphlet Radelijcke Bedeckinge, by P. Foreri, 1641.

First page of text in the anatomical book, 'De corporis humani fabrica libri septem' (Basel: Johannes Oporinus, 1543); By Andreas Vesalius (1514-1564),

USATGES DE BARCELONA Y CONSTITUCION DE CATALUÑA - BARCELONA - 1495. Location: CONGRESO DE LOS DIPUTADOS-BIBLIOTECA. MADRID. SPAIN.

La più alta parte, che si vegga del Monte, con sua alberi, e capella, Pl. A. Moroni, Lino. text. Prints. 1612. Spencer Collection. Verna (Monastery)

Amsterdam, Claesz., Cornelis, Velde, Jan van de (I), Frisius, Simon, Spieghel der schrijfkonste, Instructie vande Spaensche Letter, Description of the Spanish letter and a writing example of the Spanish Lettera Redondilla Llana, verso - stamped, Folio C1r with an instruction of the Spanish letter and a writing sample entitled: Fundamento della Letra Espanola Redondilla. The sheet is part of an album., print, text sheet, album sheet, prints, height 68 mm, width 233 mm, height 260 mm, width 370 mm, 1575 - 1628, print maker, printmaker, 1605 - 1605, paper, papier, engraving, engraving (printing process), letterpress printing, Work conception, Northern Netherlands, 1568 - 1623-09-10, after a design by, writer, Publication (Event), Publication, publisher

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